Our History
Michigan Out of Doors T.V. can trace its roots back to the early 1950’s and the pioneer of Outdoor TV Mort Neff. The show has always been about the sportsmen and women of this great state and highlighting our unbelievable natural resources here in Michigan. Editing 52 shows a year is unheard of in Outdoor television, but with the variety Michigan has to offer there is no end to the stories left to be told.
PBS
Michigan Out of Doors airs on all Michigan PBS stations in a primetime spot on Thursday nights and again on Saturday in most locations. The show is also shown on PBS in northern Ohio, northern Indiana, northern Illinois, northern Wisconsin and throughout Canada on a cable station.
With the help of PBS and our sponsors, Michigan Out of Doors T.V. hopes to promote and preserver the Outdoor lifestyle for years to come here in our great state.
Jimmy Gretzinger
Jimmy Gretzinger grew up in the northwestern part of our great state in the town of Ludington. He was always on the water or in the woods growing up and learned many of his outdoor passions from his father and friends. After high school Jimmy was off to Michigan State University where he received a degree in audio and video production. Once an opening became available Jimmy jumped at the chance to join the Michigan Out of Doors team in 1998. In 2001 Jimmy became the Executive Producer of the show and loves the chance to travel the state and highlight the sportsmen and women of Michigan.
His interests in the outdoors are varied as you may imagine, getting to dabble in all the outdoor pursuits. However, of late the spring turkey season and chasing grouse and woodcock have seemed to really light his fire. Of course deer hunting in all its forms holds a special spot for this Michigan hunter. Growing up on Lake Michigan means that summers were the time to fish, and getting to travel all over the state has really broadened his fishing horizons a lot over the years.
Jimmy’s job is to keep the show current, fresh, up to date and educational to the Michigan Sportsmen and Women. With a rich history behind him tracing back to the early 50’s he has his hands full trying to keep Michigan Out of Doors the premier outdoor show in the state. But, what a fun challenge to have, and what a great state to do it in.
Jenny Ciolek
Co-host and producer, Jenny Ciolek, grew up in Ortonville, Michigan as part of a family of avid hunters and anglers. Being raised on a farm with five brothers, Jenny developed a love of the outdoors at an early age. Family outings often included pheasant hunts, river fishing for salmon and steelhead, and pursuing deer during archery season. Jenny earned a degree from Michigan State University in Accounting.
Jenny began her career in outdoor television in 1999 when she became the Co-Host (and later Associate Producer) of Michigan Out-of-Doors TV. Like her teammates, she travels the state, producing segments that tell the great stories of our fellow outdoorsmen & women here in Michigan.
Jenny has a passion for meeting new folks every week and getting to know new Michiganders in her travels. Her favorite stories to tag along on include: ice fishing, bow hunting for deer, women’s adventures and anything that helps get kids involved in the outdoors. Today, Jenny resides in St. Clair County with her husband, and enjoys turkey, deer and small game hunting, and jigging for walleyes.
Jordan Browne
Jordan Browne grew up in the South-Central part of Michigan, spending most of his adolescence near of the town of Ionia. Growing up on small trout stream with abundant wildlife, Jordan’s obsession with the outdoors started at a young age. He, along with a few buddies, began filming deer hunts at age 14.
After graduating High School, Jordan attended Michigan State University where he received a degree in Finance. While attending college, Jordan began working as a part-time as a cameraman for Michigan Out-of-Doors TV. Shortly after graduation, he took on a more fulltime role with the show as an Associate Producer.
Jordan has had the good fortune to hunt almost everything Michigan has to offer, as well as other species throughout the country. Deer hunting remains his number one, but he also enjoys coyote, turkey, pheasant, shed antler and small game hunting. When it comes to fishing, trout and steelhead take center stage, but not far behind are salmon, walleye, and bass.