Up North Journal Podcast

Join us on this Minicast as we discuss a coyote's ability to hunt in pairs and a technique that I've never heard of before. 

On this PSE Tech Tip with Bobby Vargas we discuss how to tune your broadheads to your hunting setup.

We are live from the front porch of Cabela's in Saginaw Michigan. A few mentions of who we know that has killed a deer in archery season this weekend of the Michigan archery opener Cool trail camera photo Weather leading into archery season Getting ready for this season Weather stations, are they worth using for your food plots? Idaho land sale closes off hunters Forestry land sold to Texas billionaires  Closed now to public hunting Land locks other public land Backcountry Hunters and Anglers along with Michigan United Conservation Club helping to preserve public hunting lands PSE released their 2017 hunting bow and target bow lineups this week New Evolve 31 and 35 Aluminum risers New cams that have adjustable letoffs Wedgelock limb pocket system on some hunting bows Deerlab now offers moon phase information as a tool for tracking deer with your trail cam photos Hunting tradtitions Mike cuts all of his hair off Getting hunting gear scent free for season New PSE RDX 400 crossbow in the arsenal for late

On this Minicast Mike talks about trying to control scent in a hunting area while building a deer blind while using tools that run on gas. 

Mike gives a great idea on how to save money when painting your deer hunting blinds.

Episode 62 Bow shoot Thursday Groundhog Frida Benefit 4 Kids Kicking Bear Jakes Event News Alabama hunter numbers Michigan deer hunting changes Mikey's Game Bag Arrow Fletching Outdoor Archery Extavaganza!

On this Minicast we talk about keeping your tools ready to use when working on an outdoor project in the middle of the woods.

On this PSE Tech Tip with Bobby Vargas we talk about eye dominance and why it is so important to know which eye is your dominant eye.

Mike is on the road and Dan has him call in to do the show Fall is in the air Up north felling like fall Mike building a deer blind Mike and Dan taking the third week off of work to do some bow hunting at their respective camps Full moon hunting? Fall deer sightings Dan did some squirrel hunting Leaves are turning Mike's deer blind project Deerzebo Octagon shape Blind is up and almost completed 3 bow windows and 4 gun windows Future food plot on the honey hole Proximity to bedding areas Blind will have a urinal Hunting mature deer What does it take to push them off your property Danny talks to deer! He has a yearling buck that gets close to him Deer teases the dogs Hunter gets attacked by a doe Talking about what spooks big bucks Use the science and technology to your advantage Mike's trip north with supplies for the blind Mike overloaded the jeep and trailer to head north White knuckled trip Danny remembers overloading a trailer Mike blew a tire last week on the trailer What does Mike listen to on the

On this Minicast we each give our take on Michigan's Youth Deer Season.

On this Minicast we cover some of the problems we've had while purchasing our hunting licenses.

Episode 61 End of Michigan Turkey Season Lansing Gander Mountain Archery Event Over 100 vendors 3-D shoot Archery Sale Pro Staff Our Hunting Year in Review Today's Perception of Hunting Outdoor News Rabid Raccoon causes havoc costing South Carolina over $43,000! Wyoming Wolf Hunt Mikey's Game Bag Groundhog Taxidermy Fly Fishing Email of the Week:  Jim from Sweden Goose Banding Event

On this Minicast we talk about the issues of eye dominance and using an eye patch for youngsters learning to shoot archery.

On this PSE Tech Tip with Bobby Vargas we talk about how to choose the right release aid for you and your archery setup.

Cody Dawson wins local Ohio Fishing Tournament the Mega Bass Alum Creek Tournament. Encountered a ton of rain Wearing Cabelas Guide Series Gear to keep dry. Caught a good fish right off the bat Caught another good fish right before the end Didn't think they had enough to win but placed first by .1lb!!!! Everything went right! First big fish was bigger than he thought! Talking about Michigan's new state record small mouth bass! Champion Baits Getting ready for hunting season Oakland County 4H Wildcasts Archery Team Started new season 18 kids shooting this season Bowfest fundraiser Purchasing targets and a tent Robin is looking forward to her first hunting season coming up Hunting with a bow for deer for her first sesason Scouting properties Using trail cameras Expectations of what she is going to shoot if given the opportunity Expectations of field dressing a kill Trail Camera Problems Solved New Bushnell camera not working Customer service was great! Worked through problems and got it working Trail ca

On this Minciast we talk about what we need to do to work together and pass on our hunting heritage.

On this Minicast we talk about how to check for fractured limbs on your bow or crossbow along with checking for bad carbon arrows.

Episode 60 Memorial Day Where did it start What it means to me Saturday Turkey Hunting Hunter Courtesy Sunday Fishing with the kids Boat rescue Piebald deer sighting Monday Turkey Hunting Newborn fawn Great Lakes National Cemetery Outdoor News Ohio turkey hunt numbers Door Destroying Deer Game Bag:  Leave the little animals alone Email of the Week: Listener from Sweden asks us questions We ask listener from Sweden questions

On this Minicast we talk about using a PhoneSkope camera adapter with a Vortex Razor spotting scope to shoot video with and take photos with. 

On this PSE Tech Tip with Bobby Vargas, we talk about how to know when you need to purchase a new string for your bow along with basic string care.