Up North Journal Podcast

Perchville USA, Mike and Dan take you to the winter festival in Tawas Michigan this week as they walk the streets of town giving you the low down on the happenings there.  Deer and predation study being conducted by Mississippi State University on the deer herd in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Which predator has the most impact on the deer herd What weather conditions play into the deer herd What the weather conditions do to each predator and how that plays into the deer herd What are the implications of the study A live Polar Bear Plunge!  Mike and Dan cover the event live from Perchville! 

Up North Journal Throwback Thursday Episode 38

This week Dan and Mike headed to the Huntin' Time Expo in Grand Rapids Michigan and managed to talk with a few people about hunting, furs and trees! Dan talked with Dave Wilkins of Droptine Outdoor Adventures about a few hunts that might peak your curiosity. Looking for an out of state spring turkey hunt, Kansas might be the trick For those guys who are taking the family to Disney in the late summer before school starts, well a Florida gator hunt might be the ticket while the family visits the mouse. What is on Dave's personal bucket list? A North American Moose hunt and an African Cape Buffalo hunt. Get in touch with Dave at:  www.huntdroptineoutdoors.com Mike chats with a member of the Michigan Fur Trappers and Predator Callers Association about why fur prices are so low. What's the cause for the low fur prices Is there any relief in sight Other alternatives to selling your furs at a low price Tanning your prize furs The 2016 National Fur Trappers Convention in Kalamazoo Michigan August 18-20 Mike and D

Up North Journal Throwback Thursday Episode 37

Dan gives a shout out for his dad.... Benefit 4 Kids annual banquet Giving wish trips to kids with life altering challenges Interview with Steve Hearing the President of B4K What they do for kids Some of the great prizes they raffle off! Where does the money come from and go How to get involved with B4K Dream Weaver Charity Salmon Tournament www.B4K.org Wish Kid Jake Jaworski who was granted a wish trip Took a fishing trip to Oklahoma Fished with Jimmy Houston What this trip meant to him and his family Took a nice buck in Texas on a recent hunting trip Speared a nice pike this season through the ice Newest Up North Journal Team Member Cody Dawson! Our UNJ Resident Fisherman! Cody's fishing background Getting ready for his first ice fishing experience Talking ice fishing with a long time listener Ken Scicluna Fishing the Saginaw River Pay attention to ice conditions Cody gets his own personal guide Bridge to Bridge Ice Fishing Tourament What bait and lures to use for walleye on the river New size limits

Up North Journal Throwback Thursday Episode 36

ATA wrap up and Badlands Film Festival Delorme Navigation booth helps us get into the Badlands Film Festival Josh Moremen's two films in the festival Badlands Film Festival at the Palace Theatre of Louisiville Talking about the venue Rhonda Rowsy makes an appearance Timelapse and slider videos Noticing the little things in videos Discussing our favorite shots and films from the festival The making of a recurve bow film Watching others success in films Understanding the emotion of outdoor films because you've experienced something similar Being inspired by something you watch GoPro series films 2nd Annual Outdoor Podcast Channel podcaster meet and greet at the HardRock Café Mara discuss' Chip Spaulding's fashion tastes Garmin's new Virb action camera New Vortex Optics gear Dan gives his take on his wife attending the ATA for the first time The organization of the ATA show and their transportation system for getting to the show Why are outdoorsmen and women so brand loyal? Why do we wear company logos Is it

Up North Journal Throwback Thursday Episode 35

Overall experience of ATA 2016 Mara meets Jim Shockey. Dan was a little preoccupied and nervous Great travel weather! Outteck party on opening night Dustin Lynch puts on a concert Hanging out with friends of ours in the outdoor industry Comparison to the Harrisburg show Day one of ATA Meeting all of our supporters and sponsors of Up North Journal Dan gets beat in a recurve bow shoot-off by Mara! G5 Booth to interview Mark Hammer about the "Hammer Buck" the biggest Ohio whitetail taken in 2014 which scored 254 inches of antler! Antler Action a string activated deer rattle, new product by Mark Hammer Deer on a String, a new deer urine product from Michigan innovator The Outdoor Podcast Channel 2nd annual meet and greet! We hosted a mixer with several outstanding podcasters We got to meet some future podcasters of the outdoor industry that are looking to make their mark on the outdoor world We hosted the event at the Hard Rock Café of Louisville Sponsored by Montana Decoys and Wasp Broadhead Mara's first vi

Up North Journal Throwback Thursday Episode 34

Welcome to 2016 The real story about the "Hole in the Horn Buck", How did the hole get there? Ohio giant #2 non-typical overall found dead near train tracks Came to rest in a bar on the wall after going to a taxidermist and remained there for years How the hole got there! Preseason archery training Strength training Shooting inside into a form bag to perfect your form Using a mirror to watch your form Using a backstop for safety Starting with a dozen arrows and mark them Mark them to find flyers while shooting Hunt with arrows that group the best Practice shooting out of a treestand if possible What do we need for our first time out ice fishing? Good set of warm insulated waterproof boots Layered clothing that is wind resistant Multiple pairs of gloves and hand warmers Head cover for face and ears Ice rods & tip ups, dipping spoon, auger or spud, bait & lures, sled or bucket, lead clip weight to set line depths Fishing license Looking into 2016 Upcoming outdoor shows 2016 ATA show in Louisville

Up North Journal Throwback Thursday Episode 33

Last Winter Recap Ice Fishing in February QDMA Banquet Looking to form a deer co-op, forming a plan Looking ahead to this ice fishing season Bridge to Bridge ice fishing tournament with Cabela's Mara's tournament fishing in early spring in Ohio Fishing Lake Erie and big water danger Last Spring Recap Dan's slow start to turkey season but overall was a very successful season for multiple reasons Mara's turkey season had to be worked around college classes but was successful Mike's season ruined by work obligations Comparing Ohio and Michigan Turkey Season lengths Trail Cam deer management project What other things does trail cams help with? Starting a deer co-op Mara's trail cam experience Last Summer Recap Dan's wife's two year battle with a trout Ohio trip to Cabela's for the Archery Classic Mara Joins the Up North Journal Team Bowfest at Spot Shooter Archery Mara becomes a mentor for a young female archer Show season Ohio Tournament fishing for Mara throughout the summer Summer bowfishing equipment La

Throwback Thursday Episode 32

This PSE Tech Tip with Bobby Vargas, we talk about where all of PSE's products are made. They are all made in the USA!

Muzzleloader Misfire Make sure your muzzleloader is clean before you head out for the hunt Remington Model 700 muzzleloader cleaning Misfire on big buck Muzzleloader cleaning tools for the field Safety pin for your nipple   Cabela's Pro Staff Manager bags first mule deer in first year of hunting Amanda Popp Cabela's Pro Staff Manager takes hunter's safety with her daughter Daughter encourages her to take up hunting Mother Daughter hunt together Amanada hunts on family property What distances are good for the scope you're using Rifle scope's proper eye relief and mangnification for your hunting setup Custom built 25-06 deer rifle Mule deer and Whitetail crossbreed Field dressing your first deer Chicken Fried Elk Steak Final deer hunt of 2015 Muzzleloader wrap up in Michigan No deer, more squirrels Hunting standing corn Unexpected warm weather for December hunt  

This PSE Tech Tip with Bobby Vargas, we talk about how to practice for an upcoming archery tournament.

What is Benefit 4 Kids? How do they help children with life challenges who want to have an outdoor wish? How can you help? How you can make a donation How does this affect the kids and their families? Talking first ice icefishing tactics with Hall of Fame Fisherman Mark Martin How to be successful on first ice? How to be safe while on the ice? What challenges and dangers do we face on big water and fast moving rivers? What do Mark Martin's icefishing schools consist of? Why is weather so important to keep track of? How did Mark get his start in the outdoors? What did his father think about him becoming a professional fisherman? What was his most memorable fishing trip? What is his favorite way to prepare a table full of fish to eat? We talk with Jennifer Emmendorfer the Marketing Specialist of the Saginaw Michigan Cabela's Outpost How is the Christmas Season going for the Saginaw store? What are some of the upcoming events that you can attend in the Saginaw store? Bridge to Bridge icefishing tournament H

On This PSE Tech Tip with Bobby Vargas, we talk about how to choose the right equipment for tournament shooting and 3-D shooting.