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Mike Russell
Mike Russell is KTAR's resident outdoorsman. His passion for the outdoors is the engine behind KTAR's hit show Get Outdoors with Mike Russell. Get Outdoors focuses on the world of hunting, fishing, camping and conservation. Mike's special features, The Outdoor Minute and the KTAR Timeline, can be heard each weekday on two of Arizona's highest rated shows, Arizona's Morning News and Arizona's Evening News. Mike hurries home each night to his amazing wife of 11 years, Jodi, and their two children Jillian (9) and John (7). His 95 pound puppy, Champ, is always there to greet him as well. The thought of loading up the truck for some fishing, hunting and camping keeps Mike motivated throughout the week. When he can't hit the lake or get out on a hunt, well, let's just say that none of us want to see that.

  • Get Outdoors: A new way to prepare your wild turkey
    Get Outdoors: A new way to prepare your wild turkey
    Mike Russell | April 21, 2015 5:04 pm

    Stop cooking your game the same old way. Let Chef Eddie Matney help you up your kitchen game…game.

  • A gun owner's take on the viral NYC guns with history ad
    A gun owner’s take on the viral NYC guns with history ad
    Mike Russell | March 24, 2015 9:03 pm

    I have just a few thoughts on last week’s video by the anti-gun group called States United to Prevent Gun Violence.

  • Rob Hunter did well helping a suicidal veteran
    Mike Russell | August 14, 2014 12:08 am

    Rob Hunter did something great on Wednesday. We have covered the VA scandal in great detail over the past few months. We have spoken with the major players in D.C. and have taken our listeners inside the VA by interviewing those that have intimate knowledge of the system. But that is all it has been: […]

  • Get Outdoors: Airlines are hooking anglers in the wallet!
    Mike Russell | July 31, 2014 10:07 pm

    We’ve been nickel and dimed by the airlines for years now — baggage fees, drink fees, seat fees and yes, pillow fees.

  • Get Outdoors: When you enter the ocean, you drop in the food chain
    Get Outdoors: When you enter the ocean, you drop in the food chain
    Mike Russell | July 30, 2014 5:07 pm

    Holy…what…wait…THAT JUST HAPPENED! Let’s get something straight: When you are not on land, you are no longer the boss! Never is this more evident than when the crazies are out spearfishing. This video proves my point perfectly. If you are planning some fun-filled spearfishing adventure in the near future, please consider the following: 1) There […]

  • Shark bowfishing is a thing? Sign me up!
    Shark bowfishing is a thing? Sign me up!
    Mike Russell | July 29, 2014 10:07 pm

    SHARK! Wait! I’ve often sung the praises of an activity that combines two of my passions, bowhunting and fishing. Yes, bowfishing. But I had no clue that a third passion of mine had entered the game — SHARKS! Apparently shark bowfishing is possible and quite popular. Here’s a scary thought for all of the helicopter […]

  • Get Outdoors: Why your doctor should prescribe a healthy dose of fishing
    Get Outdoors: Why your doctor should prescribe a healthy dose of fishing
    Mike Russell | July 28, 2014 7:07 pm

    Bass Pro Shops has put together a list of the health benefits of fishing. Just tuck these away for the next time your spouse complains about you fishing too much. Benefits to your heart The American Heart Association recommends that adult spend at least 30 minutes per day participating in an activity of “moderate intensity.” […]

  • Get Outdoors: Rolling Stone's gun study misses target
    Get Outdoors: Rolling Stone’s gun study misses target
    Mike Russell | July 25, 2014 5:07 pm

    They have done it! After years of exhaustive research, Rolling Stone magazine has finally published its findings on the five most dangerous guns in America. How can we ever thank them? Is there a Nobel Prize for research? If so, these guys need a nomination now! I hope you are picking up on my sarcasm. […]

  • It's time to dive...for free!
    It’s time to dive…for free!
    Mike Russell | May 8, 2014 7:05 pm

    I think back on all of the wonderful gifts that my wife has bought me over the years and I can honestly say that the BEST gift was scuba diving lessons.

  • The NRA on Arizona legislation, run on ammunition
    Mike Russell | March 28, 2014 11:03 am

    There are several pieces of legislation working through Arizona’s Legislature. We needed to get a handle on all these issues and eliminate some of the noise.