1983 Deer Opener, Houghton Lake, MI

[@mikefick5466]

Fred was a great guy! We used to go out of our way to watch him. He definitely brought alot of people into our sport! I was 13 at the time this showed aired

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Awesome, Thank You for Sharing!

[@matthoward8546]

A lot of kids got to live vicariously through this show...it took us on an adventure ever weekend.

[@scoutingadventures4222]

That was great. I love these old programs. They showed hunting as it really is. Now a days I feel like sometimes it's just too much Hollywood type productions.

[@rzl07375]

Thanks for posting, takes me back to when I was a young boy watching this show with my dad.

[@paulbetka2966]

rzl07375 Yup ✝.. Thursday evening church. Nice to see the old show ✌😍

[@fredoakes7441]

Thanks for posting these Zach. Your dad was so easy to watch and I never missed a show. You were lucky to have him as a dad. Thanks again..Fred

[@pkope6849]

Thank You Zach!!👍👍

[@kam75]

We hear you...he was a Thursday night staple in our house up here in Ontario. He's never really gone if you find a way to remember him..like these moments in time.

[@ctagfish]

I loved your Dads show.... I moved from Mich in 1984 and the only thing I missed was my Family and your Dad's Show... Thanks For Posting....

[@graymikep64]

Me too. Thanks Fred for the memories.

[@PENNYWISE6969]

Just watching this I can tell he was a great parent.

[@AyeWeOutThere]

This is awesome! Thank you Zach!

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

You are welcome, thanks for watching!

[@thedenny3136]

Glad I can watch your dad. I looked forward to his show every week with my dad growing up. Hope all is well for you. #misshimdearly

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

It is what yo make of it! All is well, I hope the same for you!

[@bf7504]

I have a turkey call signed by your father. me and my father always enjoyed his show we would watch when i was growing up in houghton lake michigan. very cool video

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Thanks!

[@marillahills91]

Thanks for sharing these I love em. I live in Manistee county mi

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Glad you like them! Thanks for commenting!

[@livenfree]

Zachary What kind of feelings do seeing your dad on these bring? Probably a mix of joy and sadness. Thank God for KZbin!

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

It does bring mixed emotions, some are sad, some are angry, some are good, some are other. Fortunately the Good far outweighs the bad and that allows me to be able to post these and move on. :)

[@earlyetman2258]

Thanks for posting this Zach! Our family never missed an episode, your dad was a great host! You were only two years ahead of me, my first opener was in 1985, first 6 point buck was in 1986 near Irons, MI! Those were the days!

[@jayc6747]

Lol look no one has a cell phone in there hands 😂 , keep up with the videos great job 👍👍👍👍

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Thanks, I will. Please Like, Share and Subscribe!

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

A classic guest appearance by Zach himself! LOL Great show!

[@rawbacon]

Used to hunt up in this area when I was younger, we'd go up to an old family friend's cabin. Some beautiful area up there........I just visited our old friend in February, he gave me all the guns he still had. He figures he's done hunting.......Sad seeing people from your youth getting near the end of their life.

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Very True, but it also important to pass the lessons along knowing time is short.

[@Bringyourquivertotheriver]

thanks for posting ! great stuff !!!!

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Your Welcome!

[@bs431980]

Awesome vids

[@SuperSlappy25]

sorry for your loss

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Thanks. :)

[@shockere2176]

This was the day I was born. My dad wasn't using his "right" head on valentines day. hahaha

[@derrickhass]

I miss practical sportsmen and your dad. You still in Bath area? I hunt the state land near by>

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

Yes I am still in the area, just outside Bath. I am guessing you hunt about Rose Lake Area.

[@jamiebattersby2160]

Now it's one Hunter per square mile so sad cuz it's so much fun up there like I said I heard a total of 5 shots on opening day one was me and one was my buddy

[@bdokey2]

I like the current M. O. show but I think I enjoyed the Fred Trost M.O. shows more...

[@jamiebattersby2160]

Zack by any chance do you remember where what part of Houghton Lake you were in and what state land you were on do you remember the roads you were on thanks Jamie

[@Michigan-Outdoors]

No, sorry

[@mike81399]

👍

[@Outlaw-Josey-Wales]

I'm glad we don't have to wear those dumb tags on our back's anymore

[@brendarobinson2315]

Houghton Lake is not Lake Michigan it would be Lake Huron get your Lakes right