It's been a while since I wrote a blog on here. I've been extremely busy with hunting and all.

I just wanted to say Merry Christmas to everyone with an emphasis on Christ-mas. Remember the reason that we celebrate Christmas is because of the birth of our savior Jesus Christ.

Local Youth, Gabriel Nienhuis, will be on the radio this Saturday morning as a special guest on The Outdoor Show. Gabriel will be telling his story of success during this past weekend's Youth Deer Hunt.

You can listen from 7:00am until 8:00am on 1450AM - WHTC - Holland's Hometown "Outdoor" Station. Joining the conversation will be Doug Kamphuis of Kamp Outdoors. Doug has many items of interest for the outdoorsman/ hunter. Check out his website at www.kampoutdoors.com

Was anyone successful during the Youth Deer Hunt this past weekend?

I know of a few success stories involving youth from the Zeeland area. You can check out the photos and stories at www.moreactivities.org

If you've got a succes story from this past weekend, post your pics on this website so everybody can check it out.

Wow, I'm excited.

The Hunting Seasons have begun. On Monday, September 15, the Small Game Seson kicked off. Tomorrow, Thursday, September 18, the Early Antlerless Season begins and runs through, Monday, September 22. The Youth Waterfowl Season runs this weekend, Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21.

I'm so excited because my son is going on his first duck hunt this weekend with Cut 'em Close Duck & Goose Hunts. Joe DeWeerd is an awesome guy to hunt with. I'll let everybody know how it went next week.

   With all of the opportunities coming up with all the Hunting Seasons opening during the month of September, take the initiative to introduce someone to a Michigan Heritage. There are plenty of opportunities with the Youth Waterfowl Season and the Youth Fireartm Deer Season. There are also season openers such as the Early Waterfowl Season and the Small Game Season that occur in September. This year, we have an Early Anterless Deer Season in September as well.

   West Michigan Firearms Education is conducting another (CCW) Personal Protection Course ending on Saturday, September 13. This is a course teaching Personal Protection in the Home. The training in this course qualifies for the necessary training to apply for a concealed pistol license in the State of Michigan. Most importantly, you will learn about personal protection and having a personal protection plan. This isn't just another pistol shooting course.

Find out more from Cut 'em Close Duck & Goose Hunting this Saturday from 7 to 8am by listening to The Outdoor Show on 1450 - WHTC.

   Joe DeWeerd of Cut 'em Close Duck & Goose Hunting will be answering your questions live, on the air, from 7:00am until 8:00am. If you can't tune in on Saturday morning, check out the recorded program by going to www.moreactivities.org

The Chick-Owa Outdoor Celebration satisfied its participants.

   Many who attended came out for the shooting activities. Participants were able to shoot many different firearms including Rifles, Pistols, Shotguns, and Black Powder. Because there was so much interest in the shooting activities, many missed out on the workshops on Duck and Goose Hunting and Trapping. Keep your eyes on www.chickowa.org for more activities, events, and educational opportunities coming up this season.

Are you getting anxious to do some shooting? Why wait until the Hunting Seasons open?

There is a Bowling Pin Shoot at 5:00pm at The Chick-Owa Sportsman's Club this Wednesday the 13th and the Outdoor Family Celebration this Saturday.

The Outdoor Family Celebration kicks off at 1:00pm and goes until 9:00pm in the evening. There will be all kinds of fun activities for all ages including shooting games (bring your guns along), A Falconry Presentation by Falconshire Raptors, a Pig Roast, and Five Stand (Sporting Clays from a Trap Line - Don't forget your shotgun)

Jack, from the Schwinn Shop in Zeeland is going to be on The Outdoor Show this Saturday morning from 7:00am until 8:00am. He'll be on the air with Tom and Heidi on The Outdoor Show on 1450AM - WHTC

They'll be talking about bikes and biking, imagine that! Call in and ask Jack a question @ 395-1450. He'll be on the air live from 7-8am.