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The Chamber of Flashbacks – coming soon!

If you’ve ever been to a WGD hunting camp, you may be familiar with the name Ross Chambers, affectionately known as Palley. Though a highly skilled guide, Ross is also known for providing comedic relief in camp from time to...

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Fine memories of handgun hunting adventures with “Lorraine”

Cover Pic: Author and his 1987 Thumb 8-point buck he shot with “Lorraine” on the first opening morning handguns were allowed...

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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...

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Folding knives are a safe and handy way to carry a sharp edge

The first knife I ever carried was a small, bone-handled pocketknife with a single two-inch blade. This occurred a couple...

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Preseason readiness for fast approaching deer hunting adventures

When my wife Ginny and I put most of our farm into grassland programs, our focus was providing proper habitat...

THE LATEST

The Chamber of Flashbacks – coming soon!

If you’ve ever been to a WGD hunting camp, you may be familiar with the name Ross Chambers, affectionately known as Palley. Though a highly skilled guide, Ross is also known for providing comedic relief in camp from time to...

Featured image for “The Chamber of Flashbacks – coming soon!”

Featured image for “Fine memories of handgun hunting adventures with “Lorraine””

Fine memories of handgun hunting adventures with “Lorraine”

Cover Pic: Author and his 1987 Thumb 8-point buck he shot with “Lorraine” on the first opening morning handguns were allowed for deer hunting in Michigan’s Shotgun Zone. In 1974 I...

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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 fly-in- fishing trip to one of my favorite lakes in...

Featured image for “Folding knives are a safe and handy way to carry a sharp edge”

Folding knives are a safe and handy way to carry a sharp edge

The first knife I ever carried was a small, bone-handled pocketknife with a single two-inch blade. This occurred a couple years before I even started school, and I was allowed...

Featured image for “Preseason readiness for fast approaching deer hunting adventures”

Preseason readiness for fast approaching deer hunting adventures

When my wife Ginny and I put most of our farm into grassland programs, our focus was providing proper habitat for wild pheasants, and in so doing it worked to...

HUNTING &
OUTDOORS

Hunting deer in sights

The Chamber of Flashbacks – coming soon!

Folding knives are a safe and handy way to carry a sharp edge

Enjoying The Outdoors The Air Rifle Way

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

Hook and line adventures during the Dog Days of summer

Foraging is a great and popular outdoor pastime

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

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

The Chamber of Flashbacks – coming soon!

Folding knives are a safe and handy way to carry a sharp edge

Enjoying The Outdoors The Air Rifle Way

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

Hook and line adventures during the Dog Days of summer

Foraging is a great and popular outdoor pastime

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

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

Michigan Bucks and Bears

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Pursuing wintertime bushytails

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The ever-unique atmosphere of spring turkey hunting

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Hail To Thee Ole Michigan Grouse

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A Fine Opening Day For Michigan Pheasants

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Pike Fishing – Even Better Table Fare!

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Summertime plinking while dealing with the “red menacing horde “

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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Scout Now For Upcoming Fall…& Why!

By: John Eberhart. For each of the three instructional whitetail bowhunting books my son Chris and I wrote, my 4…

John Eberhart

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A Rainy-Day Disaster

When I walked outside early this morning, I closed my eyes and smiled as I drew that first breath of…

Robert Weller

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Let’s Go Hunting!

By: Jim Kushner. I recently had a conversation with a couple of fellow deer hunters. One is fairly new to…

Jim Kushner

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It Is Why We Hunt

By: Jim Kushner. In my opinion it’s really about the enjoyment of hunting and what really makes it fun for…

Jim Kushner

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Arrowheads – A Steady Evolution

Being able to create fire was, without question, the main element for helping prehistoric humans to begin climbing up the…

Tom Lounsbury

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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

FISHING

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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

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The First Annual Free Cass River Rough Fish Derby was a great day for all

The Dead Waters of the Cass River has a lot of local history associated with it. Its…

By: Tom Lounsbury