Duran Martinez - AM Outdoors Radio Show

THIS WEEKS LINEUP 1/31 - 2/1/2009

This week, AM Outdoors will feature Lee and Tiffany Lakosky. They join us to talk about Gettin’ Close and their new show, “The Crush.”

Dr. George will talk about the dangers of hypothermia. Following up with last weeks topic of ice fishing safety and dangers.

We’ll go up to Ironwood, Michigan and hear about the legend of the Stormy Kromer hat and how it fits into Michigan history today.

Lance Valentine from Walleye 101 will talk about his upcoming seminars and we’ll have fishing reports and ice conditions from around the state.

 Don’t forget, Spring turkey applications are due February 1st!

Join us this weekend for AM Outdoors on the Michigan Talk Network!

Podcasts of this weekends show will be available on Monday at http://www.michigantalknetwork.com/podcasts.html 

Thanks for visiting!

-Duran Martinez

JANUARY 31st, 2009

Ice fishing tournament @ Pine Lake          7:00am - 1:30pm

Written By Scott Trelstad

AM Outdoors Guest 1/24 - 25 2009 

Scott’s Hunting Tips- How to pick a guide.

Finding an outfitter for your hunting trip

*First, pick a hunt that you are physically able to do

*Pick the game animal that you are truly interested in hunting

The Hunt for the Outfitter

* Word of Mouth is the best.  Fellow hunters that have already hunted with the outfitter.  Friends or friends of friends won’t hold back.  They will tell you the good and the bad.

*Outdoor shows.  A good place to meet the outfitter first hand and answer all your questions face to face.  Also give you a first hand look at his photos and get references.

*The Internet.  Here you can check out their web page and photos.  A lot of them have references on their web site.  If you are really interested in this outfitter, call him and get references that are not on the web page.

*Get a list of State or Providence Professional Guide/Outfitter Association listings on the Internet.

*Prior to talking to any outfitter, sit down and make a list of questions you want answered.

Questions to Ask

*TOTAL price

*Any costs not in the brochure, such as:

   -Pick up & return to the airport

   -Do we have to rent a car

   -Other transportation cost once in camp

   -Are accommodations part of the package

   -Hotel room prior to or after hunt

   -License Fees, Archery Stamps

   -Average Tip for the guides

   -Meat Processing, Game Caping,Container for Shipping Meat & Cape

*Hunting private or public land

*Wounded game - If animal is not found, do you still get to hunt or is your hunt over

*Fair chase hunt or is it a High fence hunt

*If you are on a archery hunt, ask if the outfitter and his guide are archery hunters themselves

*Ask for a “What to Bring” list from the outfitter

*If you don’t get the right answers from one outfitter, check out 2 or 3 other guides that guide for the trophy animal you are after.  Book with someone you feel comfortable with.

**Again, call as many references as you can.

What to ask the References

*Did the guide supply all services that were advertised

*What week did they hunt & would they hunt that week again

*Were they successful, if not, did they have a shot opportunity during their stay

*Ask if they have been on other hunts with outfitters that they would recommend

ALWAYS pack your manners and Good Luck Hunting

Scott

Another Late One 

Who says I sleep? I came home to this tonight. I am very thankful that listeners take the time to share information with the rest of us.

Thanks Paul

Paul,

I did watch the afore mentioned  video. I was completely amazed at what the body can endure. I encourage the rest of the AM Outdoors family to watch and learn.

I have gone through the ice when I was younger. Over a ravine that was over my head. My biggest concern at the time was keeping my 870 Wingmaster .410 dry, and if my dad was gong to be mad. Guess what? Both are here, safe, and so am I. Thankfully!

A Letter Shared 

Duran,

I’ve sent you a video from YouTube titled “What to do when you fall through the ice”.  A MUST WATCH !  It was produced in Canada by the Discovery Channel, (I think) and a Thermal Physiologist, “a top researcher on hypothermia and the impact of cold on the human body”.  It tells you minute by minute what your body’s going through, how long you can last, how long your window of opportunity to get out is, how to get out, and what to do if you cant.  

If you didn’t receive it, you can find it at:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysnKtuUTt8k    

Its title is: “what to do if you fall through the ice”

A couple years ago, while ice fishing on Saginaw bay, an older guy showed me something he carries with him, and had used to help pull someone out with.  It was a softball with a hole drilled through it.  100′ of small diameter, but strong cord ran through hole and knotted, rest wound around ball, or coiled separately.  Has enough heft to be thrown, or can be rolled with rope wrapped around it. It would be nice if everyone carried one.

I’ve been through the ice before, young and dumb, thin ice, 20 feet of water below me.  Luckily I was able to get out quickly and fairly easily. I learned my lesson, and now wait for “safe” ice.  I also have fished on the Saginaw river and have never felt comfortable, even with 10″ of ice.  I just don’t trust it, I don’t like the current moving under me.

Here’s a short rant:

There wont always be someone to help you though.  ”Shoulder to Shoulder” on Saginaw bay, or Lake Simcoe is 1/4 mile apart, with a little wind you may never be heard or seen.  GOOD ICE PICKS $10,  OUTER CHEST POCKET,  3” OR 3′ of ice,  ALWAYS!!!!!!   If you have friends or family who wont buy them, buy them for them, check them and nag them until they carry them every time.  What kind of grip are you going to get on a flat piece of ice with your mittens or gloves?  Peoples families are counting on them, financially, and otherwise to come home.  I wouldn’t want my daughter growing up without a dad, with mom struggling to make ends meet, because dad didn’t want to spend $10 on something he may never use!!!

Keep up the good work, I enjoy your show

Paul Sonnenberg

Grand Ledge