We kick off this week’s show talking deer hunting with Kevin Vistisen of the Deer Hunter Podcast. Kevin has details of his bow season harvest, the state of deer hunting in Michigan today and he has great advice for firearm season hunters.

Scott Kietzman of Linwood Taxidermy is my first guest in hour 2. He talks about field prep for the taxidermist, different types of whitetail mounts and how to choose the right pose for a shoulder mount.

Justin Tomei from MUCC is up next with reaction to the state elections and how that might affect hunters and anglers.

Fishing icon Mark Martin is my guest in the third hour this week. Mark talks about fall fishing, including a recent catch of a monster musky. He also describes his love for deer hunting and compares it to walleye fishing.

We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great venison recipe.

First, Rob Miller of Miller’s Deer Tracking talks about using a dog to recover fatally wounded whitetails.

Then Tom Campell has a preview of the December issue of Woods-n-Waternews.

Hour two kicks off with Glen Duncan of Duncan’s Outdoor Shop. He has last minute advice on sighting in your deer rifle.

Lt. Joe Molnar from the Michigan DNR is up next. The Lieutenant talks about staying safe and legal during the firearm season.

Hour three features Captain Mark Pieniozek of Reel Fishn. Mark has great advice on fishing for big Saginaw Bay walleye in December.

We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This time its a very nice venison recipe.

We’re wrapping up the month of “Rocktober” this week on Outdoor Magazine Radio.

First, Matt Poet of Jay’s Sporting Goods joins me to talk about getting ready for firearm deer season.

Then, Brent Pike of the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on their “Here for Generations” campaign.

Hour two kicks off with Rich Chrzan from Killer Food Plots. He talks about their line of scents and attractants for the upcoming whitetail rut.

Captain Russ Clark of Seahawk Charters in St. Joe, Michigan is up next. Russ says the low river water is causing some problems for steelhead anglers.

The “Ask Avery” segment this week is handled by Sgt. Mike Mshar from the Michigan DNR.

Hour three features Paul Phillips. Paul is one of the best extreme long range shooters in the world. He has great advice for Michigan firearm hunters.

We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week its my favorite venison recipe.