Ep. 91: Spring Scouting Basics
We are quickly heading into summer and time is running out for spring scouting. On this episode I breakdown my strategy when it comes to spring scouting.
Topics Covered:
E-Scouting and map layers
Scouting cover and terrain
Scouting food sources
Music:
country riff - AM
Byjimifan
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Ep. 90: April Conservation News Desk
On this episode we head over to the Conservation News Desk to get caught up on some of the news in the outdoor space.
If you have a news story you think should be covered in a future segment sent them to mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com
By sure to add Conservation News in the subject line.
Stories Covered:
Rare gray wolf killed, not seen in southern Michigan for 100 years, ' How did it get here?'
https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2024/04/rare-gray-wolf-killed-not-seen-in-southern-michigan-for-100-years-how-did-it-get-here.html
Southern Michigan dead wolf mystery deepens; records suggest it was trapped
https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-environment-watch/southern-michigan-dead-wolf-mystery-deepens-records-suggest-it-was#:~:text=Obtained%20by%20Bridge%20Michigan%20through,south%20of%20its%20known%20habitat.
DPHHS warns of illness linked to morel mushroom consumption
https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/dphhs-warns-of-illness-linked-to-morel-mushroom-consumption
Fish out of water story ends with 77,000 young salmon in the wrong water
https://www.npr.org/2024/04/04/1242762152/fish-out-of-water-story-ends-with-77-000-young-salmon-in-the-wrong-water
Music:
country riff - AM
Byjimifan
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Ep. 89: Spring Habitat With Ironway Andrew Milliron
With spring green up it is that time to think about your properties habitat improvements. Andrew Milliron returns to discuss spring habitat and food plot strategies.
Topics Covered:
Ironway and services provided
Spring Food plot planting Timing
Crop termination practices
Spring seed selection
Fall Food plot timing
Crop termination practices
Fall seed selection
Spring timber work
Food plots vs bedding/cover
Dealing with over browse
Food plots
Timber/cover
Signs of over browse
Music:
country riff - AM
By jimifan
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Michigan Coyote Hunting Ban In Effect
Michigan now has a 3 month ban on hunting coyotes in the spring due to social pressure from anti hunting groups.
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Story Covered:
Coyote hunting now banned in Michigan for three months, while pups are still in the den
https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/15/shortened-coyote-hunting-season-protect-pups/72986536007/
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New WNC black bear seasons pass despite public disapproval
Western North Carolina passed new black bear, and deer hunting season dates despite the majority of comments disapprove of the change.
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Story Covered:
New WNC black bear, deer hunting seasons pass despite public disapproval
https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2024/03/05/nc-wildlife-passes-bear-hunting-expansion-despite-public-disapproval/72454104007/
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House Passes WILD Act
House of Representatives Passes WILD Act, securing funding for wildlife habitat projects.
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Story Covered:
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PASSES WILD ACT
https://wildlife.org/u-s-house-of-representatives-passes-wild-act/
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Do Wolves Fix Ecosystems? CSU Study Debunks Claims
Apex predators not a quick fix for restoring ecosystems, 20-year CSU study finds
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Story Covered:
Apex predators not a quick fix for restoring ecosystems, 20-year CSU study finds
https://warnercnr.source.colostate.edu/apex-predators-not-quick-fix-for-restoring-ecosystems/
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Pennsylvania Man Fined for using drone to “Hunt”
A Pennsylvania man who uses drones to try to locate wounded deer shot by hunters so they can retrieve their carcasses has been convicted of violating state hunting laws.
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Story Covered:
Man who uses drones to help hunters recover deer carcasses to appeal conviction
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/man-drones-hunters-recover-deer-carcasses-appeal-verdict-107499940
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Ep. 87: Breaking Bad With Matt Witkop
We all love to deer hunt. But it can be like trying to impress the girl you like that has no interest in you. Sometimes it just doesn't love you back. This episode Matt Witkop joins me to discuss how he goes about turning around a bad deer season. There is a lot we discuss on this one.
Topics Covered:
Deer Hunting Regs
Background in hunting
Past hunting success
Recap 2023 Deer Season
Turning around a Bad year
Outlook for the 2024 season
Music:
country riff - AM
By jimifan
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Man Convicted Of Diverting Sleep Bear Dunes
A local fisherman was charged last May following a National Park Service investigation into the August 2022 change at the mouth of the popular river, which empties into Lake Michigan at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Stories Covered:
Man convicted of diverting Sleeping Bear Dunes river by hand
https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2024/02/man-convicted-of-diverting-sleeping-bear-dunes-river-by-hand.html
Music:
country riff - AM
By jimifan
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Artic Grayling Make A Comeback After 87 Years
Re-introduction efforts lead to first open fishing season for Artic Grayling in Michigan
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Stories Covered:
Arctic Grayling reintroduction effort
https://www.michiganpublic.org/environment-climate-change/2024-02-12/nearly-2000-arctic-grayling-released-in-three-michigan-lakes-as-part-of-reintroduction-effort
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Ep. 86: February Conservation News Desk
On this episode we head over to the Conservation News Desk to get caught up on some of the news in the outdoor space.
If you have a news story you think should be covered in a future segment sent them to mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com
By sure to add Conservation News in the subject line.
Stories Covered:
Arctic Grayling reintroduction effort
https://www.michiganpublic.org/environment-climate-change/2024-02-12/nearly-2000-arctic-grayling-released-in-three-michigan-lakes-as-part-of-reintroduction-effort
Man Convicted Of Diverting Sleep Bear Dunes
https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2024/02/man-convicted-of-diverting-sleeping-bear-dunes-river-by-hand.html
Pennsylvania Man Fined for using drone to “Hunt”
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/man-drones-hunters-recover-deer-carcasses-appeal-verdict-107499940
Do Wolves fix ecosystems- CSU debunks Claims
https://warnercnr.source.colostate.edu/apex-predators-not-quick-fix-for-restoring-ecosystems/
Music:
country riff - AM
By jimifan
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Ep. 85: Winter Hunting And Fishing Opportunities
It has been a bummer year for your normal winter activities for Michigan, but that doesn't mean there are not plenty of options to pursue these winter months. This episode I cover what I plan for these strange winter months. When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.
Topics Covered:
Upcoming events
Current seasons open for Michigan
Fishing
Squirrel hunting
Coyote Hunting
Winter scouting and Habitat work
Closing remarks
00:00 Introduction
01:47 Upcoming Events
05:31 Open Seasons
06:51 Winter Fishing
14:04 Hunting Opportunities
21:28 Winter Scouting
25:31 Habitat Work
30:06 Closing Remarks
Music:
country riff - AM
By jimifan
NORTHWEST MICHIGAN NDA BRANCH BANQUET
https://deerassociation.com/event/northwest-michigan-nda-branch/
Trekin Outdoors 2024 Banquet
http://www.trekinoutdoors.com/2024-hunting-banquet.html#/
Whitetails Unlimited Deer Camp Tour
https://www.whitetailsunlimited.com/events/banquets/traverse-city-mi-michigan-northwest-deer-camp/
RMEF TRAVERSE BAY CHAPTER BANQUET
https://www.rmef.org/events/
@DeerAssociation
@TrekinOutdoorrs
@rmef
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Ep. 84: Hunter Profile And Hunting Traditions With Ryan Holczman
Another fun episode talking hunting traditions and stories. Joining in on this one is Ryan Holczman. Grab a beer, sit back, and enjoy.
Topics Covered:
First Hunting Memories
Hunting Camp Traditions
APRs Over The Years
Successful Hunting Stories
Unsuccessful Hunting Stories
Ice Fishing Woes
Duck Hunting Plans
Music:
country riff - AM
By jimifan
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New Indiana State Record Burbot!
New State record burbot was caught out of lake Michigan this past January. this marks the third record burbot for Indiana in the past 15 month.
Source: https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/12/ohio-hunter-whitetail-deer-poaching-investigation
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Ep. 88: March Conservation News Desk
On this episode we head over to the Conservation News Desk to get caught up on some of the news in the outdoor space. Plus the announcement of MI Hunting Podcasts first GIVEAWAY!
To enter head to:
www.mihuntingpodcast.com
If you have a news story you think should be covered in a future segment sent them to mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com
By sure to add Conservation News in the subject line.
Stories Covered:
US House Passes WILD Act
https://wildlife.org/u-s-house-of-representatives-passes-wild-act/
WNC bear season extended
https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2024/03/05/nc-wildlife-passes-bear-hunting-expansion-despite-public-disapproval/72454104007/
Coyote 3 month hunting Ban in Michigan
https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/15/shortened-coyote-hunting-season-protect-pups/72986536007/
State of emergency for totality eclipse
https://www.livenowfox.com/news/2024-total-solar-eclipse-why-some-states-have-issued-warnings-ahead-of-celestial-event
Music:
country riff - AM
By jimifan
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Record Ohio Whitetail Under Investigation
Potential Ohio state record whitetail has been ceased by the Ohio DNR for a investigation of poaching. The stakes are high as this would be the largest whitetail taken on Ohio and has the potential to be the number three typical buck in North America.
Source: https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/12/ohio-hunter-whitetail-deer-poaching-investigation
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Colorado Cancels April Mountain Lion Season
Colorado's decision to cancel the April mountain lion season This decision does not come from sound management recommendations but due to pressure from anti hunting groups that target emotion. But it doesn't end there. There is a all out band on the use of electronic calls for mountain lions.
Source:
https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/colorado-shortens-mountain-lion-hunting-season/
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Michigan Deer Management Initiative
Highlighting Michigan Deer Management Initiative to take place this spring. There are a number of challenges facing deer hunting in Michigan. The DNR, Tribal Representatives, as well as a group from the general public will discuss these challenges in hopes to present recommendations going forward.
To learn more follow the link below
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/newsroom/releases/2024/01/17/dnr-launches-deer-management-initiative-to-tackle-contemporary-challenges
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Ep. 83: January Conservation News Desk
On this episode we head over to the Conservation News Desk to get caught up on some of the news in the outdoor space.
If you have a news story you think should be covered in a future segment sent them to mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com
By sure to add Conservation News in the subject line.
Stories Covered:
Michigan Deer Management Initiative
Link https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/newsroom/releases/2024/01/17/dnr-launches-deer-management-initiative-to-tackle-contemporary-challenges
Colorado Cancels April Mountain Lion Season
Link https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/colorado-shortens-mountain-lion-hunting-season/
Ohio Record Buck Under Poaching Investigation
Link https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/12/ohio-hunter-whitetail-deer-poaching-investigation
Indiana State Record Burbot
https://ftw.usatoday.com/2024/01/lake-michigan-serves-up-record-burbot-for-indiana-angler
Music:
country riff - AM
By jimifan
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Ep. 81: Deer Season Wrap Up
The 2023 Deer season has come to a close. This year was the season of hard lesson learned. On this episode I breakdown what went well and what went wrong, and how I will take those experiences into the 2024 deer season. Also Highlight current open seasons and up coming local events.
Topics covered in this episode:
Late Antlerless Doe Harvest
Upcoming Events
Current Michigan Hunting and Fishing seasons
Deer season recap
Areas to improve
Key Events:
Lake Ann Brewery Big Buck Night
https://www.lakeannbrewing.com/events/
Whitetails Unlimited Deer Camp
https://www.whitetailsunlimited.com/events/banquets/traverse-city-mi-michigan-northwest-deer-camp/
RMEF Traverse City Chapter Banquet
https://events.rmef.org/shop/traversebay2?utm_source=rmef.org&utm_medium=events_page
Music:
country riff - AM
Byjimifan
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EP. 80: 12 Days Of Christmas Hunters Edition
12 days of Christmas hunter Christmas List. I have always said for someone that is a hunter then buying gifts for them should be easy..... Just get them hunting stuff, but if isn't always that easy. I break down 12 good gift ideas for hunters.
Music:
Vampire Vamp30 - AM
By bhzimmy
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Ep. 83: January Conservation News Desk
On this episode we head over to the Conservation News Desk to get caught up on some of the news in the outdoor space.
If you have a news story you think should be covered in a future segment sent them to mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com
By sure to add Conservation News in the subject line.
Stories Covered:
Michigan Deer Management Initiative
Link https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/newsroom/releases/2024/01/17/dnr-launches-deer-management-initiative-to-tackle-contemporary-challenges
Colorado Cancels April Mountain Lion Season
Link https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/colorado-shortens-mountain-lion-hunting-season/
Ohio Record Buck Under Poaching Investigation
Link https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/12/ohio-hunter-whitetail-deer-poaching-investigation
Indiana State Record Burbot
https://ftw.usatoday.com/2024/01/lake-michigan-serves-up-record-burbot-for-indiana-angler
Music:
country riff - AM
Byjimifan
To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below
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