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Watch Your Step!

Who knew that baiting bears in Michigan’s upper peninsula was such a perilous endeavor? It’s not just the abundant wolf population that poses a threat in the wild. Trivia question: Is there quicksand in Michigan? Just ask Ross. To paraphrase,...

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Nothing can beat fall fishing in Michigan

The origin of the name “Michigan” is derived from the Native American (Chippewa) word, meicigama, which means “great water”. Known...

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The Chamber of Flashbacks – Sploosh!

No one makes a Grand Entrance quite like Ross Chambers. Gary and Ross were to meet up to pregame for...

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While You Were Sleeping

Did you ever stop to think about what goes on in the great outdoors at night? Thanks to trail cams,...

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Take a kid hunting – it is very important to the future of hunting

My wife Ginny and I always look forward to Michigan’s special Liberty Hunt, when our home literally becomes “deer camp”,...

THE LATEST

Watch Your Step!

Who knew that baiting bears in Michigan’s upper peninsula was such a perilous endeavor? It’s not just the abundant wolf population that poses a threat in the wild. Trivia question: Is there quicksand in Michigan? Just ask Ross. To paraphrase,...

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Featured image for “Nothing can beat fall fishing in Michigan”

Nothing can beat fall fishing in Michigan

The origin of the name “Michigan” is derived from the Native American (Chippewa) word, meicigama, which means “great water”. Known as the Great Lakes state, Michigan offers wonderful fishing opportunities...

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The Chamber of Flashbacks – Sploosh!

No one makes a Grand Entrance quite like Ross Chambers. Gary and Ross were to meet up to pregame for bear hunting season, with much preparation to be done. His...

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While You Were Sleeping

Did you ever stop to think about what goes on in the great outdoors at night? Thanks to trail cams, we have at least a hint of a notion. This...

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Take a kid hunting – it is very important to the future of hunting

My wife Ginny and I always look forward to Michigan’s special Liberty Hunt, when our home literally becomes “deer camp”, which entails a festive atmosphere and taking kids out deer...

HUNTING &
OUTDOORS

Hunting deer in sights

While You Were Sleeping

Take a kid hunting – it is very important to the future of hunting

The Chamber of Flashbacks – coming soon!

STORIES &
ADVENTURES

Successful hunter posing with his prize

Dependable ‘Chuck rifles – tools for a great summertime outdoor adventure

When Turkeys Go Silent

Uncle Bob’s Memorial Turkey

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

Preseason readiness for fast approaching deer hunting adventures

Dependable ‘Chuck rifles – tools for a great summertime outdoor adventure

“Turkeyology 101”

TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS

Take a kid hunting – it is very important to the future of hunting

Hook and line adventures during the Dog Days of summer

Foraging is a great and popular outdoor pastime

STORIES &
ADVENTURES

Successful hunter posing with his prize

Dependable ‘Chuck rifles – tools for a great summertime outdoor adventure

When Turkeys Go Silent

Uncle Bob’s Memorial Turkey

HUNTING &
OUTDOORS

Hunting deer in sights

While You Were Sleeping

Take a kid hunting – it is very important to the future of hunting

The Chamber of Flashbacks – coming soon!

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

Preseason readiness for fast approaching deer hunting adventures

Dependable ‘Chuck rifles – tools for a great summertime outdoor adventure

“Turkeyology 101”

TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS

Take a kid hunting – it is very important to the future of hunting

Hook and line adventures during the Dog Days of summer

Foraging is a great and popular outdoor pastime

GUNS

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Dependable ‘Chuck rifles – tools for a great summertime outdoor adventure

My first hunting trip to Canada 40 years ago might surprise most folks. It wasn’t…

By: Tom Lounsbury

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Enjoying The Outdoors The Air Rifle Way

The first air guns/rifles appear in history during the 1580’s. They were mainly used by…

By: Tom Lounsbury

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Ode to the magnificent rimfire “Double Deuce”

There is little doubt that the most popular rifle and handgun cartridge in this country…

By: Tom Lounsbury

GUEST AUTHORS

Beagling

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Ode to the magnificent rimfire “Double Deuce”

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Grunt Calls, are they worth using?

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Arrowheads – A Steady Evolution

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Foul Weather Bow Hunting – Being Prepared Is Key

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Quarting Berries – A Summer Pastime

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Nothing can beat fall fishing in Michigan

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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The Biography of a handcrafted knife

When there is a need to track and/or retrieve a big game animal in camp we usually find an entourage…

Wild Game Dynasty

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Michigan Black Bear Hunting Over Bait (w/podcast)

By: Tom Lounsbury. (left) Hornady slug found in fall of 2018 while baiting for bear…embedded into bear bait log. Slug…

Tom Lounsbury

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‘Twas bear season

This winter I had the privilege of chatting with Richard P. Smith, outdoor writer/photographer, just before he headed off to…

Wild Game Dynasty

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Michigan’s Deer Seasons Are Fast Approaching

By: Tom Lounsbury. As I write this, August has arrived, which means summer is winding down and fall will soon…

Tom Lounsbury

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Have Wolves Destroyed The (Michigan) Deer Population?

By: Carol Stiffler. Lou Bennett owns 20 acres of land east of Newberry and says he’s fed deer herds there…

Wild Game Dynasty

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Michigan Bucks and Bears

By: Richard P. Smith. Do you want to see more bucks or bears in Michigan during the future? Before you…

Richard P Smith

FISHING

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Nothing can beat fall fishing in Michigan

The origin of the name “Michigan” is derived from the Native American (Chippewa) word, meicigama, which means “great water”. Known…

By: Tom Lounsbury

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Essential Gear For A Fly-In Fishing Trip

Well folks, the day has come and it is time to start going through my gear to prepare for another…

By: Robert Weller

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Hook and line adventures during the Dog Days of summer

Most folks often assume the Dog Days get their name from the mid to late summer’s dry and hot weather…

By: Tom Lounsbury