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 By jimifan        To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

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 By jimifan    To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

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 Increasing number of people doing wildlife land management? Spring Food plot planting Timing Crop termination practices Spring seed selection Fall Food plot timing Crop termination practices Fall seed selection   Music:  country riff - AM By jimifan        To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

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        To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

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        To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

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      To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

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   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/   To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

Another fun episode talking hunting traditions and stories. Joining in on this one is Ryan Holczman. Grab a beer and 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      To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

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      To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

Hunting has change a lot over the years and yet parts of it haven't. Joining on this episode is my dad and long time friend Bob Johnson. This is a good old sit down telling hunting stories and discussing hunting in general.    Topics covered in this episode: Hunting Big Mature Bucks Michigan's past of small buck Hunting Controversies  Canadian hunting Bear Hunting Moose attack   Music:  country riff - AM By jimifan      To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

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 By jimifan      To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

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.     We Wish You A Merry Xmas by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Music:  Vampire Vamp30 - AM By bhzimmy      To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

We are into December and that means the late season. Muzzleloader season has come to a close and it is time to take the bow back to the woods. In this episode I give an update to my hunts over the past couple weeks. Then I break down My strategy for the late season.    Topics covered in this episode: Recap the regular riffle season Muzzleloader deer lost observations in the woods Secondary Rut Keying in on food Access route and ground scent Use of Conquest Scents Evercalm      Music:  Vampire Vamp30 - AM By bhzimmy      To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

For the 2023 South Dakota trip Duane is behind the gun looking to harvest a Black Hills whitetail and he made it happen. Gary Draper the man behind the idea to make these trips joins the conversation as we make our way home back to Michigan.   Topics covered in this episode: First hunt in South Dakota Duane's' black hills whitetail Differences between South Dakota and Michigan hunting Looking back at hunting in years past What we love about hunting    Music:  Vampire Vamp30 - AM By bhzimmy      To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

The Whitetail rut can be the best hunting ever or it can feel like the worst. This episode I breakdown the hunts from my 2023 Rut-Cation. Plenty of lessons learned this year.    Topics covered in this episode: Recap hunts from the past week Calling to bucks  Doe Lockdown Changes in deer behavior during the rut   Music:  Vampire Vamp30 - AM By bhzimmy      To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

As I progress as a hunter I am pushing my skills and hunting more aggressive as the season rolls on. Late October is what I believe a great time to push your limits and make bold moves on the buck you are after. It comes with increased risk but also with that higher reward.    Topics covered in this episode: Recap hunts from the past week Hunting a bumped buck shorten the funnel of movement In season scouting   Music:  Vampire Vamp30 - AM By bhzimmy      To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

Joining me for this episode is my cousin Corey, as we look back at growing up hunting. Our fathers were instrumental in both of our youths, building strong foundations for a love of hunting. We also look to the future on what will be for the years to come.   Topics covered in this episode: How we started hunting Stories from past years Current hunting outlook Goals for the future   Music:  Vampire Vamp30 - AM By bhzimmy      To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

Having particular hunting gear will not guarantee a you a big buck... but it can help you in that pursuit. This episode I breakdown my hunting gear I will have out in the woods this season.   Topics covered in this episode: Missing a big buck Bow and arrow setup New Camo  Saddle and pack setup last minute comfort items.     Music:  Vampire Vamp30 - AM By bhzimmy    Links to the companies in the episode:   Prime Archery https://www.g5prime.com/   Origin  https://originusa.com/collections/hunt?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NE+%7C+Search+%7C+Brand+%7C%7C+Phrase+Match+%7C+Origin&utm_content=origin%20camo&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm66pBhDQARIsALIR2zCNGh1LLZFQejonofUlqn9ft6oSCh7wzUkwTgeRgWCxO9dNuFm8kSAaArALEALw_wcB   Tuebor Saddles https://tueborsaddles.com/   Gold Tip arrows https://www.goldtip.com/hunting-arrows/airstrike-series/   VPA https://vparchery.com/     To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

The first week of the archery season is behind us and this are just getting better. This episode I break down some of my hunts from the early season. Covering what went well, what went wrong, and how I am using that information going forward.   Topics covered in this episode: Hunting over water  Aggressive moves on observation sits Playing the wind Using intel to make a plan Moving in on fresh sign     Music:  Vampire Vamp30 - AM By bhzimmy    To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

It is the bow opener here in Michigan! Bill Freet joins me for this episode as we discuss the outlook for the early season. Then we do a deep dive on bow setups and tuning.  Topics covered in this episode: Bills background with hunting Early season outlook and strategy  Bow selection and setup Arrow setup and tuning     Music:  Vampire Vamp30 - AM By bhzimmy    To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com