Michigan out of doors

I always like browsing this site and watching Canadian hunting shows. As a kid though growing up in the late 80s early 90s I watched mega (for the time) fishing shows on the TNN network (yes it was a channel and not a wrestling promotion) like Bill Dance Outdoors, Hank Parkers Outdoor Magazine and the In-Fisherman more than cartoons. In the summers I was the equivelant of a rink rat on the GM Pro Bass Trail thanks to my Dad so I was well aware of who Bob, Big Jim and Rocky were. I was also lucky enough to get PBS Detroit on cable and watch my first hunting and fishing show Michigan Out of Doors. It was the only hunting show I knew about for a long time.

Well about a year ago I stumbled onto their YouTube channel and was amazed. Same awesome show and they are still doing 3-4 full 30 min shows a month. Started catching up on episodes a few weeks ago again thought I'd post this. For those who remember or who have never heard about it, check it out.

Growing up and watching Fred Troust was a staple in my house. I want to say it was on Thursday night. When Fred left the show it just wasn't the same.

Michigan out of doors is still on TV. Thursday night at 8:00 pm and Saturdays at 11 am I believe.

I can remember The Red Fisher Show at Scuttlebutt Lodge being my favorite. It was the start of the fishing and hunting shows,at least,here in Canada. It can still be found on YouTube. I swear ol'Red and his guests were half hammered when they did those shows. They were hilarious.

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Originally Posted by trimmer21

I can remember The Red Fisher Show at Scuttlebutt Lodge being my favorite. It was the start of the fishing and hunting shows,at least,here in Canada. It can still be found on YouTube. I swear ol'Red and his guests were half hammered when they did those shows. They were hilarious.

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Up that was a classic. Back when it was about the fish and not the product promotion.

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[COLOR=#333333]I always like browsing this site and watching Canadian hunting shows. As a kid though growing up in the late 80s early 90s I watched mega (for the time) fishing shows on the TNN network (yes it was a channel and not a wrestling promotion) like Bill Dance Outdoors, Hank Parkers Outdoor Magazine and the In-Fisherman more than cartoons. In the summers I was the equivelant of a rink rat on the GM Pro Bass Trail thanks to my Dad so I was well aware of who Bob, Big Jim and Rocky were. I was also lucky enough to get PBS Detroit on cable and watch my first hunting and fishing show Michigan Out of Doors. It was the only hunting show I knew about for a long time.

[COLOR=#333333]Well about a year ago I stumbled onto their YouTube channel and was amazed. Same awesome show and they are still doing 3-4 full 30 min shows a month. Started catching up on episodes a few weeks ago again thought I'd post this. For those who remember or who have never heard about it, check it out.

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I watched TNN as well, great hunting and fishing shows. I really enjoyed Buck Masters hosted by Jackie Bushmen, one of the best deer hunting shows I have ever seen. To bad they don't make em like they use too.

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Originally Posted by North of Seven

I always like browsing this site and watching Canadian hunting shows. As a kid though growing up in the late 80s early 90s I watched mega (for the time) fishing shows on the TNN network (yes it was a channel and not a wrestling promotion) like Bill Dance Outdoors, Hank Parkers Outdoor Magazine and the In-Fisherman more than cartoons. In the summers I was the equivelant of a rink rat on the GM Pro Bass Trail thanks to my Dad so I was well aware of who Bob, Big Jim and Rocky were. I was also lucky enough to get PBS Detroit on cable and watch my first hunting and fishing show Michigan Out of Doors. It was the only hunting show I knew about for a long time.

Well about a year ago I stumbled onto their YouTube channel and was amazed. Same awesome show and they are still doing 3-4 full 30 min shows a month. Started catching up on episodes a few weeks ago again thought I'd post this. For those who remember or who have never heard about it, check it out.

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I watch this show on a regular bases since i am just over the border in the Sarnia area. A good show but a little hokey but very down to earth. Another good Michigan show is Under The Radar.

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Originally Posted by trimmer21

I can remember The Red Fisher Show at Scuttlebutt Lodge being my favorite. It was the start of the fishing and hunting shows,at least,here in Canada. It can still be found on YouTube. I swear ol'Red and his guests were half hammered when they did those shows. They were hilarious.

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I met Red Fisher about 18 years ago at the barber getting our hair cut. I think he passed away a few years later. Very nice man !

Red fisher was before my time, but the father in law always calls a Sunday hangover a "red fisher", because you just lay on the couch watching red fisher haha

I met Red at the sportsmens show many years ago and he signed my copy of his poems. He was "in his cups" at the show and a 40 pounder of CC was tucked under the counter.lol..........................Daniel

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Originally Posted by gooseman

Growing up and watching Fred Troust was a staple in my house. I want to say it was on Thursday night. When Fred left the show it just wasn't the same.

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Same here! But I remember the show with Mort Neff and Howard Shelley!
I remember the shows Fred did, taking on the scent industry. The lawsuit pretty much did the show in, until Fred regrouped and started The Practical Sportsman...those were the days when the outdoor shows actually taught you something!

I once posted 6 videos of Fred Trost's Michigan Outdoors, and other old hunting shows, on YouTube. This was about the time of Fred's interest in the scent industry. Anyway, I was warned about copyright so had to remove them. Still watch them from time to time.

I liked Fred because he never pretended to be an expert. As he learned about things so did the rest of us. His investigation into deer scents was very enlightening and I credit that to helping me become a better deer hunter.

Wasn't Fred a lawyer by trade? I know his attack on the scents industry is what really done him in financially.

I too enjoyed Michigan Outdoors but I have really fond memories of the Red Fisher Show. I used to watch him as a kid on CHCH 11 Hamilton. I even have his poem book somewhere around here.

I tried to find some Red Fishers shows on YouTube but couldn't find any. Has anyone found any?

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Wasn't Fred a lawyer by trade? I know his attack on the scents industry is what really done him in financially.

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Fred went to law school after the lawsuit. He claimed that one of the reasons why he lost the suit was due to poor legal representation.

I used to eagerly await Saturdays just to watch Red. One episode he said "make sure to tune in next week, we're going on a bear hunt"
I never slept all week. Saturday came and they were on a bear hunt. Back then no one showed bear hunts. Well we seen the bait, we seen the stand set up, we seen bear crap, we seen commercials, we listened to the poem. "well folks that's it, no bear even seen! WTF that's the way hunting goes sometimes. I was deflated and disappointed.
I met Red years later on a Pelee Island pheasant hunt (in front of the hotel) He came and filmed his closing show in front of our pickup full of pheasants, 10 guys 100 birds! Of course none of us 10 got in the camera frame. Only Red and our ficken birds! Anyway I gave him shyt for pulling the wool over my eyes on that bear episode! Anyway he wrapped up filming and headed - you know where!