Join the guys in the Cabin as they check in with the owners of Blade's Bait and Tackle in Michigan's upper peninsula. This will be their first year of being open all year long. We will find out what they have to offer for the great outdoors for the summer season. How did Blade and Lacy get their start in the outdoors What led them to starting one of the upper peninsula's largest bait and tackle stores What types of gear do they have How did they decide to go to being open during the soft water season What services will they offer this summer What does the future hold for expansion Looking forward to the U.P. Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo in November

Join the guys in the Cabin tonight as Danny gives us an inside look at his first time to Africa to hunt animals of a lifetime. Danny takes us through the list of game he was able to take along with what he thought about the overall experience. Getting the gear together for the trip The air flight to Africa Getting to the outfitter's camp  A look at the lodging facilities They lay of the land for hunting and getting prepped for the first day of hunting First day hunt and two animals down A hunt that didn't go as expected and a lesson learned The redemption hunt The end of a Kudu hunt Talking about what gets done with the animals after they are taken The food from the field Takeaways from the hunt and lessons learned

Join the guys tonight as they talk with Dave Wilkins and his daughter Morgan about Danny fulfilling his bucket list dream hunt! Yes Danny is going to Africa after years of dreaming about it. Listen in to see what Danny had to go through to get ready for his trip and how he is feeling just a week away from flying out! How this hunt all came about Danny's dream hunt What he had to do to get ready What is he going to hunt What is Danny expecting  

Spring food plots are getting ready to be planted soon. We check in with Lincoln Rohn of PackerMaxx to talk about what's new with his company along with what you can do to help your local deer herd this season. Up North Journal Anniversary and a special dedication for this show for a close friend of Lincoln Rohn's What is new for Best Outdoors and PackerMaxx Five 2 Outdoors and how it plays into Best Outdoors How this special acquisition came about How the show season went for PackerMaxx Talking about something to try for a food plot this season Using screens Making an island out of screens Making a soft edge on a food plot Perspective as an older outdoorsman and how we don't let things bother us anymore. 

Tonight we are getting Jiggy with it with Katelyn Beaver of Beavers Lures about the fishing jigs she makes. We are also Talking with Morgan Eagleowski of Visit Escanaba and her involvement in the U.P. Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo. How does a 20 year old female start her own fishing lure company What is Beavers Lures How is Morgan involved with Visit Escanaba How did she get her start as an Event Coordinator for the area What does the U.P. Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo consist of this year What types of lures does Beavers Lures offer How to pick a lure Colors and styles of lures What other events and accommodations does Escanaba offer How does working with local business' help the community and local business' Working with fishing charter captains around Michigan Beavers Lures coming to Meijer stores this year Getting to know Katelyn and Morgan with our four questions.....

Tonight we are talking with The Airborne Angler of Michigan. We are discussing how he uses his aircraft to help fellow outdoorsmen, especially during the Michigan ice fishing season! Who is the Airborne Angler How does he use his aircraft to help save lives on Saginaw Bay during Michigan's ice fishing season How are his photos used How did he get his start Who was the first Airborne Angler What other uses are there for his photos for Michigan's outdoorsmen  What is Camp Fish Tails What is his biggest walleye taken to date Our four questions for new visitors to the UNJ Cabin

Tonight we are bringing in our first guest from Canada! We are talking with Ontario's own Happy Camper Kevin Callan! We will get the inside info on what drives him to take long distance canoe trips all over Canada! We met Kevin next to a bunch of rabbits in East Lansing A story from Kevin's car ride with a rabbit judge! How bends are there in a river How he got started in canoeing Portage in English or Portage' in French, what is the correct pronunciation  Geography differences of a canoe Kevin's three sisters and how he managed to survive their antics His relationship with his father Skipping Boy Scouts and going fishing Keynote speaker for the Boy Scouts His band Santa's Syphilis  How the outdoors helped him Recharging ones self in the outdoors Goal driven in the outdoors of thriving in wilderness situations Why is picking the correct campsite on the water so important? The first car a green Montego Is taking an ax with you like taking a banana on a boat? Solo trips vs trips with a few good friends Asked twice to be on the TV show Alone How to make great camp coffee What was the worst storm encountered on the water and how red ants saved his life How did he get the name The Happy Camper and the Whiz Easy turns into a whistle His trip to Scotland and what he found out when he met his family  Picking out a canoe and a paddle Canoe and paddling museum His involvement with conservation and getting others involved in the outdoors Our four questions where we get to know more about Kevin  

Spring planting isn't far off, so we need to check in with Robie Pruitt of Antler King about what we can do to kick off our food plot success this year! Soil Test for proper ph Frost seeding Over seeding Partnership with Up North Journal Seed products to plant Minerals and how to use Attractants and how to use Show season and a few questions about some things that show season leaves with us.

Tonight we are talking with the creators of the Biggest Outdoor Expo in Michigan's Upper Peninsula! We will get the inside scoop on what year two of the U.P. Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo will bring to Michigan's Upper Peninsula! How did the hunting show idea come to be? How the show came into being within just 6 months? The town of Escanaba and the attendees loved it! 4500 Attendees The anticipation of year two Who are the vendors that are committed to coming? What to expect for year two Getting to know the creators and promoters of the event

The guys are talking with Swamp Buck Camo tonight to see just what makes Swamp Buck Camo tick. President Jason Hepfler gives us a behind the scenes look into how they got their start and what you can expect from their camo gear! By the way, it's not just for hunting! Check out their fishing apparel as well! Jason's background into the hunting scene Starting as a kid Who taught him about the outdoors What hunting was like as a youth in Wisconsin Family traditions How hunting led to thinking about camo What was the thing that triggered the start of Swamp Buck Camo? How it all started Where did he get help from What were some of the things to overcome The camo offerings now What makes Swamp Buck Camo stand out from the rest What are some of the features of their camo apparel  The flannel shirt line of gear. How did the flannel line start What did Jay Gregory have to do with it? What colors are available How did the fishing side of the line come into play? What does Swamp Buck Camo offer in the fishing line now Our four questions that give a little insight into who Jason Hepfler is