Great hunting memories in introducing a lady to a trophy swamp gobbler

Tom LounsburyHunting Stories & Adventures, Spring Fling, Tips for Beginners

The spring temperature, though cool, wasn’t uncomfortable and the ink black sky filled with bright stars and a partial moon gave just enough light to find my way through the dense cover with a lady following close behind. Pastel yellow and violet hues hinting in the eastern sky let me know we would be setting up at just the right time and we were in for some good weather. Our destination was a hunting blind on the high ground in a heavily wooded swamp, the perfect setting for a mid-May turkey hunt in the Thumb. … Read More

Duck… Duck… Goose… Is Spring Finally On The Loose?

Rebecca MorganConservation & Wildlife Management, Fishing, Spring Fling

One might question this, especially with the late snow and ice this year, more intense the further north you go.  However, there have been some signs, and in the interest of being an optimist, I will side on hope! More gobbler sightings, and the return of some migratory birds definitely point to spring. On the warmer days, especially when there’s a little sunshine present,  more vibrant bird songs fill the air. One can’t help but smile, especially after another long winter, with recent storms hopefully behind us. But perhaps one of our most pleasing encounters … Read More