Duran Martinez - AM Outdoors Radio Show

THOUGHTS AND CONCERNS FOR AM OUTDOORS

Okay, to apologize for hunting is like apologizing for winning the lottery. To have a little time to enjoy Michigan’s great outdoors is like a rebirth of sorts. The industry I have worked in and loved for the past 16 years  has changed dramatically. And now I wonder if my love for AM Outdoors will be enough to sustain it.

I don’t fear the quality of the show nor is content a concern. But because of the trend that radio has produced, my fear for longevity comes from the amount of advertisers and paying sponsors. The voice in field of dreams told Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) to “build it, and he will come.” I feel that I have built this show to the best of my ability and still, I wait. Until I get the nerve to retype what I have just deleted, I will wait some more.

HUNTING NEWS

Since last we spoke (I typed, you read), it seems that “the rut” is in full swing. Despite the warm weather the bucks are making their play for hot does like swinger at a singles bar. Just today I watched a crazy acting doe do a couple of laps in a cut bean field and then take off into the woods. Ten minutes later a year and a half old buck, took off on a sprint across the field into the woods after her. All of the grunting and screaming n the world didn’t stop him, he was on his way.

I called up friend and past guest “John” to get his take on the warm weather and the effect it might have on the rut. In plain terms he said this. Better yet, I will paraphrase because it was a conversation between a couple of friends. His take was, “if the situation was right and you were both on the same page, there would be no question of time or temperature, you would just do it, right?” With a huge chuckle, I said “Yes!” Case closed. The time is definitely right for the deer, the temps just have them moving at a bit slower pace during the day. That’s not to say that the night time is not the right time so to speak. Cooler temps will have deer activity at a higher rate than will the warmer temps. Deer tend to be a little less active when you have days like we have had this week.

THIS WEEKS SHOW (so far)

This week my new friend Russ Mason will join us from the field. Russ is the new Chief of the Wildlife Division of the Michigan DNR. We will discuss the current state of Michigan’s deer herd and find out what might be on the horizon for the hunters of the Great Lakes State.

We will also have Mike Kujawski from the “Buck Bag.” Another new Michigan company trying to make it in the outdoors industry. Make sure to check these guys out on the Internet at www.buckbag.net. We’ll also have a chance for you to win one for yourself!

FINAL THOUGHTS

Whatever the cards have in store for this show, time will ultimately tell. Until then, I thank you for all that you have done. I hope that we will be able to continue and keep a voice for Michigan’s outdoors men and women alive and growing.

-Duran