Nick Grillo of Michigan Brand Meats is my first guest this week. Nick talks about the history of that family owned company.

He's followed by Jack Ammerman of the Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative. Jack reminds us pheasant season is just around the corner.

Hour two kicks off with long range shooter Paul Phillips. Paul describes finding EHD in the deer herd at his southern Michigan lease property.

Then, John Upp, the creator of the 41 Great Lakes cartridge has an update on that wildcat round.

The hour wraps up with Sgt. Mike Mshar of the Michigan DNR. Mike answers the question of whether a person can shoot a deer suffering from disease.

Hour three features Lance Valentine of The Walleye Zone. Lance talks about fall walleye fishing and more.

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

We kick off the new month this week on Outdoor Magazine radio.

First, Mike Horswill talks about processing your own venison.

Then, Bill Hahn from Jay's Sporting Goods has details on some great partnerships there this fall.

The second hour features UP fishing guide Connor Baccus.

Conservation lobbyist Bill Jackson is up next with details on the new "Michigan Leaders for Conservation" group.

Next, Scott Baker of Michigan Sportsment Against Hunger joins me for the Ask Avery segment.

We're talking waterfowl hunting in hour 3 with guide Jeff Godi of The Michigan Experience.

Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice venison recipe.

Dennis Poet is my first guest this week. He talks about the new Michigan Outdoors Report TV show.

Then, Dan Ulfig has an update from the Michigan Wildlife Council.

Hour two kicks off with Jerry Wydner from the Hunter Safety System.

He's followed by Scott Kietzman of Linwood Taxidermy.

Hour three features Brent Rudolph of the Michigan DNR. Brent talks about the Michigan elk herd.

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