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Welcome back to the Outdoor Podcast!

In Episode 2, we're talking about one of Michigan's biggest outdoor traditions — the 40th Annual Woods-N-Water News Outdoor Weekend!

Dave and Tim sit down with Keel from Woods-N-Water News to talk about how this event grew from a small local show into a massive 40+ acre outdoor celebration that brings together hunters, anglers, families, kids, vendors and outdoor enthusiasts.

This year's event takes place September 11–13, 2026, at the Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds in Imlay City, Michigan.

We talk about:

🔥 40 years of Woods-N-Water

🐶 The famous puppy tent

🏹 Hunting and archery vendors

🎣 Fishing and outdoor attractions

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Why the event is built around families

🦌 Deer, elk and turkey scoring

🌶️ The 40th Annual Chili Cook-Off

⚙️ Power equipment and outdoor displays

💰 The huge garage sale

🎟️ Youth hunt license giveaways

🏕️ What makes the show different from other outdoor events

😂 Plenty of Dave & Tim comedy along the way

The first 100 people attending Friday will also have the opportunity to receive licenses for the youth Liberty Hunt.

EVENT INFORMATION:

📅 September 11–13, 2026

📍 Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds — Imlay City, Michigan

🎟️ Friday: 3 PM–8 PM

🎟️ Saturday: 9 AM–7 PM

🎟️ Sunday: 9 AM–5 PM

💵 One-day admission: $10

💵 Three-day admission: $18

👦 Children under 10: Free

If you're into hunting, fishing, camping, archery, outdoor gear — or just looking for a great family weekend — this is one you don't want to miss.

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This show is made possible by the support of XOP Outdoors, Spartan Camera, Carbon Express, Block Targets, Element Outdoors, and Gas Bow Strings.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the Outdoor Podcast

00:35 Welcome to Episode 2

00:44 Woods-N-Water Outdoor Weekend

01:07 Why the show is so special

02:04 40 Years of Outdoor Weekend

02:36 From 2.5 Acres to 40+ Acres

03:02 Making the Event Family Friendly

03:56 The Famous Puppy Tent

05:24 Why You Need to Get There Early

05:54 Saturday Is THE Day

06:03 Sunday Continues to Grow

06:49 BowHunterPlanet Booth & Deals

07:27 2026 Event Information

08:05 What You'll Find at the Show

09:05 What's Keel's Favorite Part?

09:59 Youth Hunt License Giveaway

10:50 Bringing Retail Back to Outdoor Shows

11:16 Outdoor Gear, Garage Sales & More

11:54 Keeping the Event Family Friendly

12:09 Celebrating Michigan's Outdoor Heritage

13:00 The Cigar Lounge Idea 😂

13:55 What Does AI Know About BowHunterPlanet?