In the Fall 2021 Michigan Out-of-Doors podcast, MUCC Habitat Volunteer Coordinator Makhayla LaButte discusses the award-winning On the Ground wildlife habitat improvement program, upcoming volunteer habitat improvement events and the conservation partnerships that have helped grow the program in recent years.

Fall 2021

MUCC Executive Director Amy Trotter talks with Mike Avery on hour three of this week's radio show about Proposal G, the Consent Decree, wolves, social vs. biological science determining regulations and much more. Tune in and give it a listen!

Fall 2022

Michigan Out-of-Doors podcast catches up with Chris, Eric, Adam and the crew from the Hunting Film Tour in Ann Arbor. Tonight, the film tour will be in Grand Rapids, MI. Don't miss it!

The Hunting Film Tour

A new survey shows that most Michiganders support hunting for food, but not for trophies. So we talk with Gourmet Gone Wild's Taylor Renton about "trophy meat" and hunting for food.

Ep. 016 - Trophy Meat and Gourmet Gone Wild

MUCC's Drew YoungeDyke and Logan Schultz recount their bowhunting and bearhounding adventures while Sarah Topp previews upcoming wildlife volunteer projects. 

Ep. 017 - Bowhunting and Bearhounding

Drew and Logan chat with Michigan United Conservation Clubs Executive Director Dan Eichinger about conservation, the history of the organization, duck hunting and college hockey.

Ep. 18 | Michigan United Conservation Clubs Executive Director Dan Eichinger

Drew and Logan make fun of anti-hunters trying to stop bear hunting in the Upper Peninsula and opposing bowhunting and deer culls in urban areas. 

Ep. 19 l Why Ann Arbor Should Allow Bowhunting

Logan, Drew and MUCC Wildlife Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Topp cover every thing from why you should take pictures of your food to public land, deer hunting, wolves and politics. 

Ep. 20 - The Kitchen Sink

We take a look back at all MUCC has accomplished in 2015, and take a look forward to 2016.

Ep. 21 - 2015 In Review

We recap the ATA show, discuss our favorite podcasts, and talk about wolf delisting in the Bipartisan Sportsman's Act, the standoff in Oregon and banning chocolate in bear bait. 

Episode 22 - Bipartisan Sportsman's Act, Bear Baiting and Public Land

MUCC Executive Director Dan Eichinger joins the podcast to discuss why commercial net-pen aquaculture would be terrible for Great Lakes fishing and what we're doing about it.


Episode 23 - Aquaculture and Fish Poop

In Part 1 of our podcast series from the Field & Stream Outdoor Life Deer & Turkey Expo, we joined the MI Buck Pole crew in their booth to talk about females in hunting, the meaning of trophy and more!

MI Buck Pole | Deer and Turkey Expo (Part 1)

We talk with Jon Southworth of the Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association and Clint Miller from River Rats Trapping Supply about trapping and common misconceptions about it. 

Trapping | Field & Stream Deer & Turkey Expo Part II

We caught up with Michigan-based Darton Archery, Pop's Loose Moose and Buck Fever at the Field & Stream Outdoor Life Deer & Turkey Expo to talk bowhunting, food plots and deer scents.

Episode26 | Darton Archery, Pop's Loose Moose, Buck Fever

This episode contains two interviews: one with Doug Doherty of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation from Outdoorama, and one with Maven Outdoor Equipment from the Deer & Turkey Expo. 

Episode 27 | Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation & Maven Outdoor Equipment

After following the lead of the state legislature and taking the summer off, Michigan Out-of-Doors podcast is back! We talk the new issue of the magazine, bear hunting and what policy issues Michigan United Conservation Clubs is hard at work on!

Episode 29 - New Magazine and Current Policy

Michigan United Conservation Clubs Deputy Director Amy Trotter talks education in this month's podcast. With summer just around the corner, the Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth Camp will soon be in full-swing with campers spending one-week stints learning about the environment around them fishing, shooting .22s and receiving their Hunter Safety Certificate. There are still Riley scholarships available for students who meet the criteria. Check out the mucc.org/camp site for more details.

MOOD Podcast May 2018

In this month's podcast, a new face to Michigan United Conservation Clubs, Morgan Warda, introduces herself, her plan for the wildlife cooperatives program and details some of the events she has planned for her first summer aboard.

June 2018

In this month’s podcast, Michigan United Conservation Clubs Deputy Director Amy Trotter recaps our Annual Convention, goes over resolutions that passed and talks about what they mean for MUCC staff and the year ahead.

July 2018

In this month's podcast, MUCC Executive Director Dan Eichinger talks about cormorant control and what measures are being taken to help protect the Great Lakes fisheries from a bird that has made a comeback to the point of being detrimental to our natural resources.

August 2018

In this episode, OTG Program Manager Hunter Salisbury discusses upcoming events, and the future of the On The Ground program.

September 2018

In this month's podcast, Michigan Out-of-Doors Editor Nick Green talks upland hunting from his tailgate at grouse camp. Mike and Nick also delve into how sportsman portray themselves to others through the pictures we take, the stories we tell and how some simple actions can help to keep our traditions and heritage alive.

October 2018

Executive Director Dan Eichinger talks about the November elections and what it means for the future of conservation in Michigan.

November 2018

In this December/January Michigan Out-of-Doors podcast, editor Nick Green talks about Michigan United Conservation Clubs efforts during the lame duck session — the victories, failures and priorities moving into 2019. Green and talks with Avery about Avery's resolution to expand the number of rods allowed when trolling and how the grassroots process will shape the resolution.

January 2019

New MUCC Executive Director Amy Trotter discusses priorities for 2019 moving forward, challenges of non-profit management and new partnership opportunities.

February 2019

In the Summer Michigan Out-of-Doors Podcast, MUCC Camp Director Max Bass talks about the upcoming camp season, facility improvements and what youth can expect when they spend a week at the Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth Camp. If you are interested in sending a youth to Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth Camp, visit  http://www.mucccamp.org/.

Summer 2019

MUCC Executive Director Amy Trotter talks about the organization's grassroots policy process, what it takes to change policy, how to submit a resolution and the culmination of the organization's policy process each June at Annual Convention.

Fall 2019

In this season's Michigan Out-of-Doors Podcast, MUCC Education Director Shaun McKeon talks about the organizations education and outreach initiatives including Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth Camp, school presentations, show season and much more.

Michigan Out-of-Doors Podcast Winter 2020

In this season's Michigan Out-of-Doors Podcast, MUCC field team members Morgan Warda, Emma Nehan and Makhayla LaButte each talk about their respective program areas and what they are doing during these unprecedented times to engage people virtually. For more information about our Wildlife Cooperatives, On the Water or On the Ground programs or to join in on some of our virtual contests, please visit mucc.org.

April 2020

In this summer's Michigan Out-of-Doors Podcast, MUCC Executive Director Amy Trotter dives into the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, its history, its importance and why conservation needs voters to VOTE YES on Nov. 3 to make some much-needed changes to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund.

August 2020

The Michigan Out-of-Doors Podcast is the voice of conservation in Michigan. Brought to you by Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC), which has been publishing Michigan OutofDoors Magazine since 1947, the Michigan Out-of-Doors Podcast is a look behind the scenes of the most pressing issues for hunters, anglers and trappers in Michigan. The Michigan Out-of-Doors Podcast will also feature regular guests from Michigan's conservation community and the outdoor industry to have casual, sometimes humorous, in-depth conservations about what's going on in Michigan from the Department of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Commission and the Legislature, to interesting people and programs working to improve hunting, fishing, and trapping in our state. Only the Michigan Out-of-Doors Podcast can bring you the latest hunting, fishing, trapping and conservation news in Michigan from the people making it, perfect for making your drive to work, morning run or any downtime feel like you're at deer camp, all on demand!

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