MI Hunting Podcast

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

March 18, 2024 122 mins

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 202...

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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 

By sure to add Conservation News in the subject line. 

 

Stories Covered:

Arctic Grayling reintroduction effort

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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

 

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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 

   

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January 29, 2024 37 mins

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 

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January 15, 2024 71 mins

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 

   

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January 8, 2024 52 mins

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 i...

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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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December 11, 2023 40 mins

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 gro...

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December 4, 2023 95 mins

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 l...

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November 13, 2023 48 mins

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 

   

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October 30, 2023 48 mins

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

 

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October 23, 2023 71 mins

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 

   

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October 16, 2023 51 mins

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://ww...
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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

 

 

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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 

 

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September 25, 2023 58 mins

Deer season is almost upon us. Time to get in that last minute scouting done. In this episode I break down a few of my hunting areas on what I am looking for when it comes to scouting public land. 

Topics covered in this episode:

Key in on food 

Focus on terrain 

Treestand locations

Water sources 

Pinch points

E-Mapping

 

Music: 

Vampire Vamp30 - AM

By bhzimmy 

 

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September 17, 2023 82 mins

This Episode is a special one. My daughter Keira is the guest of honor as we celebrate her very for buck hunt. Plus the announcement of the release of www.mihuntingpodcast.com

Topics Covered on this episode:

Release of new website

Change to wanting to hunt deer

Target practice

Firearm safety

The Hunt

Emotions of the harvest

First gut pile

Mentorship

 

Music: 

Vampire Vamp30 - AM

By bhzimmy 

 

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Calvin Dennis with Scent Hunter Tracking joins me on this episode breaking down data collected from the 2022 season tracks. Some interesting data when it comes to means of take and the equipment used. 

Topics Covered on this episode:

What's new with the company

Updates to state regulations

Breaking down the data

Funny dog stories

Links: to find a Scenter Hunter Tracking or tracker in your area

Facebook Scent Hunter Tracking

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August 20, 2023 49 mins

Deer season is quickly approaching and there is always plenty to do before opening day. This episode I cover Items that I am focusing on to get ready for the upcoming season.  

Topics covered In This Episode:

  • Food Plot Planting
  • Bow Setup And Tuning
  • Gearing Up With New Equipment
  • Scouting 
  • Treestand work

Music: 

Vampire Vamp30 - AM

By bhzimmy 

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