THIS WEEKS SHOW 10/24 - 10/25
Tom Nelson - “The Calm Before the Rut”
Have you noticed a drop in deer activity? Did they all just disappear? Or is it a case of too many bow hunters taking the field in the early weeks of October.
Tom Neslon, Host of The American Archer on the Outdoor Channel will bring his thoughts on “the calm before the rut.” Tips on hunting Michigan’s number one big game animal in the latter parts of October to the full rut month of November.
Dick Seehase - Your Local QDMA Chapter/Venison Donations
Dick Seehase will join AM Outdoors to offer information on getting involved with a local Quality Deer Management program and also offer information on starting your own program to help maintain a healthier deer population in any area that you hunt.
Brian “Bro” Brosdahl - Fall Pan fish Fishing / Pre-Ice Scouting
From the early days of AM Outdoors, “Bro” has been our number one go to guy for pan fish fishing on AM Outdoors. I met Bro coming out of the Lansing Gander Mountain and chased him down across two parking lots to a local Wal Mart to find out who he was!
He is truly one of the top ice fishing pros in the country. Bro will give some inside tips on finding the big bluegills, perch and crappie after the leaves have fallen and will also give tips on scouting pre ice conditions.
I hear you complaining! You know the ice and snow are coming, so why not be prepared.
Lonnie Buck (Yes, That’s His Name) - Scoring Your Trophy Deer or Turkey
Official scorer for Boone & Crockett, Pope & Young and Longhunters, Lonnie will talk about scoring your trophy deer. What “green scoring” means and how long you have to wait for an official score to be made. He’ll also have some info on scoring your turkey. Think you have a “Booner?” Check out the show for the official word on scoring.
Don’t forget to email your show ideas to: outdoormailbag@gmail.com
GET THE GEAR!
Finally! The new gear for AM Outdoors has been created. Everybody has a logo they can identify with. Michael Waddell and the “Bone Collector”, Nike and the “Swoosh” and so on.
I thought that we needed to come up with something that fit the style of radio we do here at AM Outdoors. One word came to mind…”Non-Typical!”
NON-TYPICAL
We talk about hunting, fishing, family, gun rights and occasionally…GOD! How dare we talk about any of those things on the radio, right? In today’s politically correct society, we must be out of our minds to talk about such things as the second amendment and freedom of speech. Not to mention that there is particular political agenda here. I have my thoughts, but that’s NOT what this show is about. Therefore, non-typical.
WHAT’S IN A NAME
Here’s the breakdown that will remove the mystery. Please don’t share this with anyone. Direct them to www.amoutdoorsradio.com to remove all doubt. Keep them guessing in the meantime..
Shirts are $12.95 and can be delivered to your door if you live outside the Lansing area. $10.00 if you get them in person. I would rather not have to charge for them, but since I have to buy anything like this for the show, I have to. This keeps future orders coming should anyone actually want them. Shoot me a call at (517)712-3529 if you’re interested.
Shoot Straight and Tight Lines,
-Duran
THIS WEEKS SHOW 9/19 - 9/20
David Olmstead
Talk about a great guy. David Olmsteasd will feature new products from Old Faithful Outdoor Products. Their new “Buckmister” is a programmable scent dispersal system that allows you to program your scent release ahead of time. Now you can put scent in the air when your ready. Check them out online and get registered to win your very own from Old Faithful Outdoor Products and AM Outdoors.
JERRY ALLEN
Jerry is the author of “Blood in Motion: A forensic guide to blood tracking.” Find out what different colors of blood mean. “Do bubbles on your arrow mean a lung shot?” Not always. Find out what else it could really be.
Jerry is also a distributor of “Blue Star.” This chemical helps you find the smallest bloodtrails, even in the rain. I have used this in the past and believe me, it works! Check Jerry out on our “lynx” page.
JOHN EBERHART
John is one of our favorite guests. Listen to learn how to hunt public land even when other hunters line the woods. John will give some insight on getting down and dirty where the big bucks live.
John has written several books and produced several DVDs on hunting pressured whitetails. Don’t miss John speak on finding deer where no one else looks. Visit his website through the link on our “lynx” page.
THIS WEEKS SHOW 9/12 -9/13
DAN ARMITAGE - THE BUCKEYE SPORTSMAN
Professional outdoor writer and outdoor radio show host, Dan Armitage is one of the few Buckeyes ever allowed on AM Outdoors.
Dan will cover fall kayak fishing and also talk about hunting Ohio bucks on private land. A unique opportunity for you to be matched up with a landowner and hunt for Ohio whitetails.
I also lay the “smack” down on Dan and put a challenge to him and his Buckeye football team. Hopefully my Wolverines will come though and will keep me safe from donning the crimson and silver in a shameful photo for the world to see.
Dan Kimmel will share some tips for fall smallmouth and largemouth tactics. Listen for the hot-spots in Michigan that will produce big smallmouth bass and the huge largemouth bass. Find out where they live and how to pull them right out of there underwater living room.
ALEX RUTLEDGE - HUNTER’S SPECIALTIES PRO STAFF
Alex is an amazing outdoorsman. A world class turkey caller and deer hunter, Alex will share tips on hunting the elusive fall turkey. Alex can vocalize exact turkey calls without the use of a diaphragm or box call.
Get tips on the right type of calls to make as well as great whitetail vocalizations. Alex will also share some tips that can help you find the big bucks in your area. We don’t mind sharing, but you have to listen to the show!
WIN MY GEAR - THIS WEEKS PRIZES
This week we will offer up for grabs a package of “The Reign” broadheads as well as a ScenTote boot bag to keep your boots scent free this hunting season.
FINAL THOUGHTS - THANKS TIM NESTER!
This week, Operations Manager and good friend Tim Nester, has moved on from his duties with the Michigan Talk Network.
Tim was tireless when it came to furthering the reach of AM Outdoors. Originally AM Outdoors aired on The Game 730 AM WVFN in Lansing. Shortly before our second birthday Tim put the little outdoors show on four stations as the newest addition to the Michigan Talk Network. Starting with WTRX in Flint, WNEM in Saginaw, and WMMI in Mt. Pleasant. Later, Tim would go on to add eight more stations to the AM Outdoors family.
Although the future for AM Outdoors is not certain, we will continue to do the best we can to make this the best outdoors radio show on the air. We will also continue to reach out to other markets in the state and beyond.
For all of the hard work and listening to a host who is as paranoid as they come about his product, I have to say “thanks!” You have been there as a friend, coworker and psychologist. We will miss you here at AM Outdoors.
-Duran Martinez
This Weeks Show 9/5 - 9/6
RICHARD P. SMITH
One of my favorite recurring guests, Michigan author, photographer, columnist and expert hunter Richard P. Smith joins us to talk about his newest book in the Great Michigan Deer Tales series.
The fifth installment in the ongoing series covers monster bucks from all of the Great State of Michigan. From Luce county in the Upper Peninsula to the full rut trophies that keep coming from Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale counties, relive the stories that will live within the hearts an memories of hunters everywhere.
John Devney - Delta Waterfowl
Senior Vice President of Delta Waterfowl, John Devney, will talk about the 63rd annual Point Mouilee (Moo-Yay) waterfowl event taking place Sept. 12th and 13th. John will also give insight as to what Delta Waterfowl is doing to protect the future of waterfowl and waterfowl hunting.
Excalibur Crossbows
With Michigan off to our first chance for crossbow use during all seasons that a bow or firearm may be used, there is still a lot of questions about crossbows and the myths that come with them.
Hear first hand from Catherine Troubridge and Rob Dykeman what they recommend for future crossbow hunters as they clear the air about what crossbows “can and cannot” do.
TOM NELSON
Good friend and recurring guest, Tom Nelson joins us with more tales from his hunts while out filming the Wolf Creek Productions shows, The American Archer” and “Deer City USA.”
Here about big bucks in the city and get his thoughts on crossbow hunting in Michigan.
FINAL THOUGHTS
As Michigan finds itself fastly approaching it’s first archery deer season that crossbows are legal for [most] everyone to use, we find controversy looming around us.
Some Michigan bow hunters find themselves caught up in the fears of hunters armed with crossbows lurking in the woods waiting to take that miracle 100 yard shot to knock down “The Booner.” Other stick and stringers who already have come to grips with the invasion of the compound bow, loathe the thought of the crossbow and all it stands for.
Whatever the case we as outdoorsmen and women need to unite and educate each other instead of dividing into our own special interests. Gun hunters and bow hunters, waterfowlers and bear hunters, anglers and trappers all have to join together.
It was easy enough to let the wolves in sheep’s clothing known as the Humane Society of the United States come into to our state and throw millions around to protect the morning dove. The most abundant game bird in North America was protected from hunters in Michigan only to be hunted in Indiana and Ohio. We as hunters and anglers fought amongst ourselves allowing the HSUS and it’s lies convince voters that morning doves should not and would not be hunted in Michigan.
On a personal note, I was originally not for crossbow hunting in Michigan. Although I am still skeptical, I plan on learning for myself the capabilities of the crossbow and welcome new opportunities to rebuild our future for Michigan’s hunter.
-Duran Martinez
THIS WEEKS SHOW 8/15 - 8-16
AUGUST AND EVERYTHING AFTER
I can’t believe we are half way through August and September 1st will bring the official kickoff of hunting season in Michigan with the early goose season.
The good thing is that I have joined a 3-D archery league and my skills for the sweet sport of archery are getting fine tuned. Unfortunately, you will never get “buck fever” from a Rhinehart target at 20 yards. As realistic as a McKenzie or Glendel may be, it will never give you that rush that you get when that big buck comes running under your treestand at 15 yards. But that is exactly why we do what we do. The thrill of knowing that you could get spotted and the deer of a lifetime could be gone. Even the chance to take a wise old doe is a challenge that keeps me heading back to the woods time and time again.
THIS WEEKS SHOW
Every show is a challenge. Whether it’s getting the right guest or finding the right topic. The challenge to make everyone happy is also one of the most difficult things to do as well. Knowing how impossible of a task it is, I still try and keep our listeners informed.
This week we will speak with Scott Grange from Browning Firearmsof Morgan, Utah about the new Maxus shotgun. According to Browning, this is the “most reliable, softest shooting auto-loader ever.”
Scott will talk about the properties of this new shotgun and why it is going to make such an impact in the world of firearms. We will also discuss some of the history behind John M. Browning’s Auto 5. For over 100 years the Auto 5 shotgun was the standard for all other auto-loaders to follow.
Captain Fred Post from Michigan Cruise and Snooze Charters will recap our fishing trip on the Tittabawassee river with our guide Ken Post, TEAM AMO member Bill Elliott and myself. This was my first ever trip on a fan boat and I highly recommend that you book your trip soon. Captain Post is offering a special deal for members of the AM Outdoors listening audience. Click on the link and find out how to save $50.00 on your guided trip!
MICHIGAN OPEN CARRY/ SECOND AMENDMENT MARCH
President of Michigan Open Carry, Brian Jeffs, will also join us in the second hour of the show. Michigan Open Carry, an organization that educates our citizens on the right to open carry firearms in here in the state.
Brian is also very involved with the Second Amendment March that will take place both in Michigan and Washington D.C. next year.
FINAL THOUGHTS
As America has progressed we have seen many changes. Changes that our forefathers fought and died to make a reality. Freedom from opression and tyranny in government. Freedom to chose religion or not worship at all. The right that every man, woman and child be equal, regardless of race, creed or color. And the right to keep and bear arms. To protect ourselves from intruders both foreign and domestic.
All of the things that are guaranteed within the Constitution of the United States seem to now be subject to interpretation by those we have elected to represent us in government. Our second amendment rights are being chipped away a little at a time. What ever ground we lose is ground that we will not be able to recover.
-Duran Martinez
AM OUTDOORS - STATE WIDE!
Since the guys at Synergy Soup Interactive have got me going on this blog thing, I just can’t seem to stop!
I just wanted to let everyone know that with all of the hard work and love that has gone into this show, we are now syndicated in the State of Michigan on the Michigan Talk Network.
Still based out of the Lansing studios of The Game 730 AM - WVFN, AM Outdoors airs live on Saturday mornings from 8-10 AM. We encourage all listeners in all areas to tell their stations that they want AM Outdoors in their area. I feel we have a great show with even better guests.
We are proud to welcome the following stations to the AM Outdoors family: WODJ AM 1490 - Muskegon, WMMI 830 AM - Mt. Pleasant, News Radio 1250 WNEM - Saginaw, Sports Xtra 1330 WTRX - Flint.
We are happy to be a part of these stations programming and look forward to adding more as we progress with our little show.
Please feel free to send any questions or comments to me directly at duran.martinez@citcomm.com. If you love or hate the show, I want to know. If you have a topic or a concern, I want to know. We cannot grow unless we hear from you.
Special thanks to my tireless producer Brock and a few choice people that have helped us get to where we are at. THANK YOU ALL!