MI Hunting Podcast
Born and raised in Northern Michigan and here to share stories with friends and lessons learned as a hunter in Michigan. An average Michigander with the love for the outdoors. We will discus hunting, gear, tactics, wild forage, fishing, hiking, camping, fur harvest, and much more.
Episodes
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 - AMBy jimifan
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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
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Stories Covered:
Rare gray wolf killed, not seen in southern Michigan for 100 years, ' How did it get here?'
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
Musi...
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!
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If you have a news story you think should be covered in a future segment sent them to mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com
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Stories Covered:
US House Pa...
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...
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
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
Musi...
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 - AMBy jimifan
To keep up with the podcast or to reach ...
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
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 - AMBy jimi...
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 im...
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.
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...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...
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 lo...
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 - AMBy bhzimmy
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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:
Vam...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 - AMBy bhzimmy&n...
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 - AMBy bhzimmy
Links to the companies in the episode: &nbs...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 Vamp3...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 - AMBy bhzimmy
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