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Michigan now has a 3 month ban on hunting coyotes in the spring due to social pressure from anti hunting groups. If you have a news story you think should be covered in a future segment send them to mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com Be sure to add Conservation News in the subject line. Story Covered: Coyote hunting now banned in Michigan for three months, while pups are still in the den https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/15/shortened-coyote-hunting-season-protect-pups/72986536007/ To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

Western North Carolina passed new black bear, and deer hunting season dates despite the majority of comments disapprove of the change. If you have a news story you think should be covered in a future segment send them to mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com Be sure to add Conservation News in the subject line. Story Covered: New WNC black bear, deer hunting seasons pass despite public disapproval https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2024/03/05/nc-wildlife-passes-bear-hunting-expansion-despite-public-disapproval/72454104007/ To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

House of Representatives Passes WILD Act, securing funding for wildlife habitat projects. If you have a news story you think should be covered in a future segment send them to mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com Be sure to add Conservation News in the subject line. Story Covered: U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PASSES WILD ACT https://wildlife.org/u-s-house-of-representatives-passes-wild-act/ To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

Apex predators not a quick fix for restoring ecosystems, 20-year CSU study finds If you have a news story you think should be covered in a future segment send them to mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com By sure to add Conservation News in the subject line. Story Covered: Apex predators not a quick fix for restoring ecosystems, 20-year CSU study finds https://warnercnr.source.colostate.edu/apex-predators-not-quick-fix-for-restoring-ecosystems/ To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

A Pennsylvania man who uses drones to try to locate wounded deer shot by hunters so they can retrieve their carcasses has been convicted of violating state hunting laws. If you have a news story you think should be covered in a future segment send them to mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com By sure to add Conservation News in the subject line. Story Covered: Man who uses drones to help hunters recover deer carcasses to appeal conviction https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/man-drones-hunters-recover-deer-carcasses-appeal-verdict-107499940 To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

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 2024 season Music: country riff - AM By jimifan To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

A local fisherman was charged last May following a National Park Service investigation into the August 2022 change at the mouth of the popular river, which empties into Lake Michigan at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. 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: Man convicted of diverting Sleeping Bear Dunes river by hand https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2024/02/man-convicted-of-diverting-sleeping-bear-dunes-river-by-hand.html Music: country riff - AM By jimifan To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

Re-introduction efforts lead to first open fishing season for Artic Grayling in Michigan 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 https://www.michiganpublic.org/environment-climate-change/2024-02-12/nearly-2000-arctic-grayling-released-in-three-michigan-lakes-as-part-of-reintroduction-effort To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

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 https://www.michiganpublic.org/environment-climate-change/2024-02-12/nearly-2000-arctic-grayling-released-in-three-michigan-lakes-as-part-of-reintroduction-effort Man Convicted Of Diverting Sleep Bear Dunes https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2024/02/man-convicted-of-diverting-sleeping-bear-dunes-river-by-hand.html Pennsylvania Man Fined for using drone to “Hunt” https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/man-drones-hunters-recover-deer-carcasses-appeal-verdict-107499940 Do Wolves fix ecosystems- CSU debunks Claims https://warnercnr.source.colostate.edu/apex-predators-not-quick-fix-for-restoring-ecosystems/ Music: country riff - AM By jimifan To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

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 00:00 Introduction 01:47 Upcoming Events 05:31 Open Seasons 06:51 Winter Fishing 14:04 Hunting Opportunities 21:28 Winter Scouting 25:31 Habitat Work 30:06 Closing Remarks Music: country riff - AM By jimifan NORTHWEST MICHIGAN NDA BRANCH BANQUET https://deerassociation.com/event/northwest-michigan-nda-branch/ Trekin Outdoors 2024 Banquet http://www.trekinoutdoors.com/2024-hunting-banquet.html#/ Whitetails Unlimited Deer Camp Tour https://www.whitetailsunlimited.com/events/banquets/traverse-city-mi-michigan-northwest-deer-camp/ RMEF TRAVERSE BAY CHAPTER BANQUET https://www.rmef.org/events/ @DeerAssociation @TrekinOutdoorrs @rmef To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

Another fun episode talking hunting traditions and stories. Joining in on this one is Ryan Holczman. Grab a beer, 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 To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

New State record burbot was caught out of lake Michigan this past January. this marks the third record burbot for Indiana in the past 15 month. Source: https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/12/ohio-hunter-whitetail-deer-poaching-investigation To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

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! To enter head to: www.mihuntingpodcast.com 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: US House Passes WILD Act https://wildlife.org/u-s-house-of-representatives-passes-wild-act/ WNC bear season extended https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2024/03/05/nc-wildlife-passes-bear-hunting-expansion-despite-public-disapproval/72454104007/ Coyote 3 month hunting Ban in Michigan https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/15/shortened-coyote-hunting-season-protect-pups/72986536007/ State of emergency for totality eclipse https://www.livenowfox.com/news/2024-total-solar-eclipse-why-some-states-have-issued-warnings-ahead-of-celestial-event Music: country riff - AM By jimifan To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

Potential Ohio state record whitetail has been ceased by the Ohio DNR for a investigation of poaching. The stakes are high as this would be the largest whitetail taken on Ohio and has the potential to be the number three typical buck in North America. Source: https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/12/ohio-hunter-whitetail-deer-poaching-investigation To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

Colorado's decision to cancel the April mountain lion season This decision does not come from sound management recommendations but due to pressure from anti hunting groups that target emotion. But it doesn't end there. There is a all out band on the use of electronic calls for mountain lions. Source: https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/colorado-shortens-mountain-lion-hunting-season/ To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

Highlighting Michigan Deer Management Initiative to take place this spring. There are a number of challenges facing deer hunting in Michigan. The DNR, Tribal Representatives, as well as a group from the general public will discuss these challenges in hopes to present recommendations going forward. To learn more follow the link below https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/newsroom/releases/2024/01/17/dnr-launches-deer-management-initiative-to-tackle-contemporary-challenges

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 Link https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/newsroom/releases/2024/01/17/dnr-launches-deer-management-initiative-to-tackle-contemporary-challenges Colorado Cancels April Mountain Lion Season Link https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/colorado-shortens-mountain-lion-hunting-season/ Ohio Record Buck Under Poaching Investigation Link https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/12/ohio-hunter-whitetail-deer-poaching-investigation Indiana State Record Burbot https://ftw.usatoday.com/2024/01/lake-michigan-serves-up-record-burbot-for-indiana-angler Music: country riff - AM By jimifan To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

Segment from Ep 74 reviewing Tuebor Hemlock Saddles

Segment from Ep 74 reviewing USA made Origin Hunting Camo.

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 improve Key Events: Lake Ann Brewery Big Buck Night https://www.lakeannbrewing.com/events/ Whitetails Unlimited Deer Camp https://www.whitetailsunlimited.com/events/banquets/traverse-city-mi-michigan-northwest-deer-camp/ RMEF Traverse City Chapter Banquet https://events.rmef.org/shop/traversebay2?utm_source=rmef.org&utm_medium=events_page Music: country riff - AM Byjimifan To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website:www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

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. Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM By bhzimmy To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website: www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

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 Link https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/newsroom/releases/2024/01/17/dnr-launches-deer-management-initiative-to-tackle-contemporary-challenges Colorado Cancels April Mountain Lion Season Link https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/colorado-shortens-mountain-lion-hunting-season/ Ohio Record Buck Under Poaching Investigation Link https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/12/ohio-hunter-whitetail-deer-poaching-investigation Indiana State Record Burbot https://ftw.usatoday.com/2024/01/lake-michigan-serves-up-record-burbot-for-indiana-angler Music: country riff - AM Byjimifan To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website:www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

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 ground scent Use of Conquest Scents Evercalm Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM Bybhzimmy To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website:www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

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 love about hunting Music: Vampire Vamp30 - AM Bybhzimmy To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website:www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com

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 Bybhzimmy To keep up with the podcast or to reach out to the show head on over to any of the links below Website:www.mihuntingpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIHuntingpodcast Instagram: @mihuntingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mihuntingpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz01Qhr2QQVArBsSyC329A Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1607835 Email: mihunting@mihuntingpodcast.com