We're kicking off the new year this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.

First, Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet talks about the state of archery today.

Then, "Mr. Angler Quest", Brad Dupuie talks about the upcoming boat show season.

Hour two kicks off with Jay Woiderski of the Black Lake chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow. He talks about the sturgeon restoration program and wintertime spearing for pike and muskies.

Interim MUCC Executive Director Mike Mitchell joins me next to talk about the status of that organization and what the future might bring.

We're talking ice fishing and more in Hour 3 with Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame member Mark Martin.

The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great venison recipe.

We're wrapping up the year this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.

First, Travis Bohy of Jay's Sporting Goods talks about ice fishing.

Then, Ben Nielsen from Showspan has details of the upcoming Ultimate Fishing Show in Novi, Michigan.

Hour two kicks off with Gary Morgan from Wild Game Dynasty. Gary has great advice on bobcat hunting.

Karl Ieuter of Ieuter Insurance is up next talking about your vehicle insurance while on the ice.

Brent Rudolph from the Michigan DNR wraps up the hour with this week's Ask Avery segment.

More on ice fishing in hour 3 with Jake Romanack of the Fishing 411 TV Show.

Wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a nice venison stew recipe.

We kick off this week's show with long time beagle expert Corky Legue. He talks about running cottontail rabbits with beagles.

Then Beth Gruden from the Michigan Wildlife Council has an update on the Here for Generations campaign.

Jim Felgenauer is my first guest in hour 2. He has details about perch spearing on Lake St. Clair.

Eric Hilliard from the Michigan DNR is up next to talk about the Pure Michigan Hunt.

We're talking Michigan wolves in hour 3 with biologist Brian Roell.

Then, wild game chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice venison recipe.