About this episode

The episode features discussions on Michigan's hunting season, elk tags, fishing in Lake Huron, and outdoor cooking.

This week's show kicks off with the "Bear Whisperer", Johnny Bowler talking about the Michigan hunting season. Then, Ed Beckley tells the story of getting a Michigan elk tag. Hour two features Captain Steve Hubert of Chumbucket Charters in northern Lake Huron. Steve talks about that constantly evolving fishery. Dustin Isenhoff of the Michigan DNR wraps up the hour talking about the bear and elk license process. Noted outdoor writer and Michigan Outdoor Hall of Fame member Richard P. Smith joins me in the third hour to talk bear and deer hunting. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great recipe.

People in this episode

Host: Mike Avery

Guests: Johnny Bowler, Ed Beckley, Captain Steve Hubert, Dustin Isenhoff, Richard P. Smith, Chef Dixie Dave Minar

Topics covered

• hunting
• elk
• bear
• fishing
• outdoor cooking
• Michigan

Keywords

• Michigan hunting
• elk tag
• bear license
• fishing Lake Huron
• outdoor recipes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chumbucket Charters, Michigan DNR

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