Up North Journal

Episode 58, Groundhog Day, Turkey Season, Bear and Elk Permits, New Archery Range, Broadhead Test, News, Game Bag, Emails

Sun, 11 May 2008 20:47:00 +0800

This week we give our version of Groundhog day, and we cover our upcoming Turkey Season. We also talk about the bear and elk permit applications, and a new archery range in the area. We are starting to receive products for our archery broadhead field tests. Next we cover the outdoor news of the week and Mkey talks about taxidermy in this weeks Game Bag. Finally I answer some emails from this week.

Episode 57, Up North Weekend, Wild Fire, News, Game Bag, Camo Pattern, Bows, Deer Hunting

Sun, 04 May 2008 22:13:00 +0800

This week we discuss our up north adventure, a recent wild fire in Michigan, and various topics in the outdoor news segemtn. Mikey talks about cheap fly tying supplies, and I answer an email conerning camo pattersn, compound bow choice and deer hunting in Michigan.

Episode 56, 1 Year Anniversary, Ohio Turkey Hunting Trip

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:56:00 +0800

We celebrate our one year anniversary of the podcast, and we give you a rundown of our 4 1/2 day turkey hunting trip to Ohio with my boys and brother in law.

Episode 55, Turkey Week, Checklists, NASP, News, Olofson Case, Game Bag, Emails, Trapping Video

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:35:00 +0800

This week we get packed up for our week of turkey hunting out of state and go over some checklists. We then talk about the NASP in our schools, and cover the outdoor news of the week. I give an over view of the Olofson case involving a gun malfunction. Mikey talks about downloading targets for the range in the Game Bag this week. Finally I discuss a trapping video that dispells the myths around trapping and we cover some emails of the week.

Your Gun Rights At Stake!

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:06:00 +0800

It is imperative that you listen to this 2 minute podcast regarding YOUR 2nd ammendment freedoms! This could happen to YOU!!!!

Episode 54, Outdoor Saturday, Jays Sporting Goods, Self Guide Trout Trip Interview, Gamebag

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:17:00 +0800

This week we spend the Saturday on a road trip and head to a huge sporting goods store in the process. We talk with a friend who went to Arkansas on a self guided trout fishing trip. In game bag Mikey talks about a recent duck die off in Michigan and about his new rotating fly tying vice he bought over the weekend. We also cover the outdoor news of the week and some other tidbits of outdoor info.

Episode 53, Geocaching, Sucker Fishing, Boat First Time In Water, News, Fly Tying Vices, Spring Panfish flies, Montana Turkey Decoys

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:19:00 +0800

This week we go geocaching, sucker fishing, and we also put our boat in the water for the first time this spring. We also cover outdoor news for the week and Michael talkes about fly tying vices and spring panfishing flies in Mikey's Game Bag. And finally I discuss my preliminary evaluation of the new 2D Montana Turkey Decoys.

Episode 52, Turkey Seminar, Gun Range, News, Turkey Decoy Setups, Elk Hunt

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:32:00 +0800

This week we discuss our weekend Turkey Seminar and our trip to the gun range to pattern guns. We cover the outdoor news of the week and Mikey's Game bag is full of turke tactics. Then we go over a possible fall Elk hunt.

Episode 51, Coyote Hunt, Gun Range, Taxidermy, News, Turkey Accessories, Field Test

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:27:00 +0800

This week we get out on a monring coyote hunt, then we go to the gun range, and we also cover the outdoor news of the week. Mikey covers Turkey hunting accessories in the Game Bag. and finally I talk about some of the products we are field testing.

Episode 50, Spring is Here, Interview, Ohio Turkey Scouting, Friction Call Strikers, Field Test

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:49:00 +0800

This week we discuss some of the indicators of spring arriving, then we have an interview with a friend who did a self guided deer hunt in Missour. Mike talks about friction call strikers and the differences between them in Mikey's Game Bag. I wrap up the show by talking about some new items we are going to field test.

Episode 49, Outfitter Show, Hunters Safety, Field Tests, Game Bag, Mapping

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:50:00 +0800

This week we take you to an Outfitters Show and my youngest son's hunters safety class. We also launch a new part of the show covering field tests, and of course our outdoor news of the week. Mikey has turkey calls and decoys in Mikey's Game Bag and I cover topo mapping.

Episode 48, Coyote Tips, Outdoor Shows, Turkey Calls, and Turkey Tactics

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:41:00 +0800

On this weeks show we discuss some coyote hunting tactics, and recent outdoor shows. We have our outdoor news of the week along with Mikey's Game Bag. He talks about turkey calls this week and we finish up with some pre season turkey tactics.

Episode 47, New Blogsite, Turkey Hunt, Ice Fishing, Coyote Hunt

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:34:00 +0800

This week we debute our new blog sites, and discuss the upcoming turkey season. We also talk about our weekend ice fishing trip along with a night coyote hunt. We also have Mikey's Game Bag and a few tips for the week.

Episode 46, Coyotes, Ice Fishing, Rifle Scope, UV Blocker, Turkey Season, Wood Duck Boxes Part 3

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:37:00 +0800

This week we tried to coyote hunt, but the weather kept us home, we did get out to ice fish tough. We also sighted in a new scope and we will discuss our trip to scout for turkey. We also have our news of the week along with Mikey's Game Bag.

Episode 45, New Barska Scope, Weasle Traps & Wood Duck Boxes, Ice Fishing Interview, News, Mikey's Game Bag, NWTF Banquet

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 23:05:00 +0800

This week we went to the rifle range to sight in Michael's new scope. We finished building some weasle traps and wood duck boxes and interviewed a person about a weekend ice fishing trip on Houghton Lake. Mikey goes over duck box placement in the Game Bag. I talk about our annual NWTF banquet and finally find out how you can get your hunting story published.

Episode #44, Special Announcement, Outdoor Show, Truck Tent, UV Blocker, Young Hunter Organization, News, Wood Duck Boxes, Ohio Turkey Trip

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 16:30:00 +0800

Episode 43 New version

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:37:00 +0800

Episode 42, Public Hunting on Private Land, Rabbit Hunt, New Hunting Goodies, Turkey Permits, Lead Ammo Bans, Building Box Traps, Female Hunters

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:03:00 +0800

This week we venture out on private land leased by the state for public hunting. We discuss some new hunting goodies we bought. Get your Michgan turkey permits in! In the news we discuss 3 more states considering lead ammunition bans. Michael talks about building box traps for small fur bearing mammals, and lastly we discuss female hunters!

Episode 41, Poachers, Squirrel Hunt, Presidential Candidates, Fly Fishing, and Coyotes

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:11:00 +0800

This week we discuss poachers and a squirrel hunt we were recently on. Then I talk about how the major presidential candidates stand on the 2nd ammendment and gun control. Mikey talks about how to get started in fly fishing and finally I discuss an upcoming coyote hunt.

Special Edition Interview

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:41:00 +0800

On this episode we interview 4 students from Howell High School here in Michigan. They recently attended a competition at the state capital dealing with contsitutional law and issues. They placed 3rd in that competition for the entire state. One of the questions they were given was on the 2nd ammendment and gun control. Listen to the interview to see how they responded.

Episode 40, New Years Day Hunt, Ice Fishing, Michael's Big Fish Tale, Snow Fleas, Taxidermy

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 21:10:00 +0800

Happy New Years! This week we go out on a rabbit hunt and take my daughter out for her first hunt. Then we go ice fishing and take along my youngest boy for his first ice fishing trip. Michael tells a fish tale, we also have some outdoor news, and of course Mikey's Game Bag. Then we talk a little taxidermy.

Episode 39 What Did You Get For Christmas, New Hunter Interview, Ice Fishing Trip, A Day Rabbit Hunting, New Blog Site

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:09:00 +0800

On this week's show, we talk about what we got for Christmas, and talk with a new hunter. Then we take you on our first icefishing trip of the season, and on our first rabbit hunt of the season. Michael talks about his new gun and scope on Mikey's Game Bag, and I talk about a new blog we started for the show.

Episode 38 Winter Squirrel Hunt, Steel Shot, News, Mikey's Game Bag, My Christmas Gift To You

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 20:06:00 +0800

This week we discuss a late season squirrel hunt with a new friend, we also talk about some considerations to using steel shot. We have our usual outdoor news of the week, and Mikey's Game Bag. Lastly, I have my gift to you the listeners, an old story with a new twist.

Episode 37 Weather Too Bad To Hunt, Permanent Deer Blind Tip, Main Stream Media's Image of Hunters, Electronic Predator Calls

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:59:00 +0800

On this weeks show we discuss how the bad wether is affecting our hunting in Michigan, we also discuss a listener's picture of his deer blind and some tips we got from it. I then discuss what the mainstream media is doing to our image as hunters and shooters. In Mikey's Game Bag, he gives a good tip on making an electronic game call, and finally I give a couple of new web-sites that I have come across lately.

Episode 36 Hunting Bargains, Muzzleloading Season, Ice Fishing, Hunting Season Summary, Late Season Goose Hunting Spreads

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:44:00 +0800

This weeks show runs the gammit. We discuss hunting bargains and sales, late season muzzleloading hunt, and looking forward to ice fishing season. Mikey talks about setting up for a late season goose field hunt. Finally I thank everyone for what this show means to us and downloading the show.

Episode 35, Muzzleloading Deer Season, Gun Auction, Things To Do In The Off Season, Call Coozy

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 20:45:00 +0800

This week we discuss the end of the firearm deer season in Michigan, and the begining of muzzleloading season. We talk about a gun auction we attended this weekend, and other things you can do in the off season in the winter. Mikey talks about call coozys in Mikey's Game Bag.

Episode 34 Thanksgiving Hunting Ducks and Deer Old School, Comerants, and Taking Care of Your Bounty

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:17:00 +0800

On This weeks show we talk about our Thanksgiving duck hunt and our old school style deer hunt. Mikey talks about what he found on the lake this week and finally I talk about taking care of your deer between the field and home.

Episode 33 Deer Season 2007, New Record Buck?, Outdoor News, Deer Calls, Remington's New R-15

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 20:24:00 +0800

This week we go over our first 4 days of firearm deer hunting in Michigan, we also discuss the possiblity of a new world record Buck, and other outdoor related news items. In Mikey's Game Bag he goes over what a snort wheeze call is and finally I discuss the R-15 varmit rifle as well as the impression people have of us hunters.

Episode 32, Michigan Deer Camp Update

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:14:00 +0800

On this episode, we discuss the opening 2 days of Michigan firearm deer season, and how we are doing at our camp.

Episode 31 Vetrans' Day, Bow Hunt, Firearm Deer Season, Game Bag, Moon Phase Hunting

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:48:00 +0800

This weeks episode we thank vetrans for preserving our right to hunt, we also talk about this weeks bow hunts. We give a few tips for firearm deer season, news, Mikey's Game Bag and a little more info on hunting the moon phases.