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Walking on top of the snow is a lot easier than wading through it

Being a farm kid six decades ago, I decided to take up fur-trapping during the winter to supplement my meager allowance I received for doing daily chores. My trapping primarily took place in our nearby orchard (for fox and raccoons)...

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Fickle weather during December deer hunting adventures

December, in my mind, is the ficklest month of the year when it comes to weather. There are times the...

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The Mobile Hunting Movement

Time and technology have a way of changing the way we do things. Well, at least for those willing to...

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Michigan’s most popular opening day – November 15th

The truth be known, I never bought a Michigan hunting license of any kind until just before the firearms deer...

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A missing dog found while anticipating opening day

Going into a countdown for the November 15 opening day of Michigan’s Firearms Deer season is a tradition of mine,...

THE LATEST

Walking on top of the snow is a lot easier than wading through it

Being a farm kid six decades ago, I decided to take up fur-trapping during the winter to supplement my meager allowance I received for doing daily chores. My trapping primarily took place in our nearby orchard (for fox and raccoons)...

Featured image for “Walking on top of the snow is a lot easier than wading through it”

Featured image for “Fickle weather during December deer hunting adventures”

Fickle weather during December deer hunting adventures

December, in my mind, is the ficklest month of the year when it comes to weather. There are times the transition of fall into winter can get a bit confusing,...

Featured image for “The Mobile Hunting Movement”

The Mobile Hunting Movement

Time and technology have a way of changing the way we do things. Well, at least for those willing to embrace change and learn something new that is. Of course,...

Featured image for “Michigan’s most popular opening day – November 15th”

Michigan’s most popular opening day – November 15th

The truth be known, I never bought a Michigan hunting license of any kind until just before the firearms deer season in November 1963. Being a Thumb farm kid back...

Featured image for “A missing dog found while anticipating opening day”

A missing dog found while anticipating opening day

Going into a countdown for the November 15 opening day of Michigan’s Firearms Deer season is a tradition of mine, and I was in that mode with only 4 days...

HUNTING &
OUTDOORS

Hunting deer in sights

Michigan’s most popular opening day – November 15th

Ladies-only pheasant hunt

Michigan celebrates 100 years of pheasant hunting

STORIES &
ADVENTURES

Successful hunter posing with his prize

A missing dog found while anticipating opening day

A Snowy Deer Recovery

Ladies-only pheasant hunt

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

The Mobile Hunting Movement

The Science of Buck Fever

A Snowy Deer Recovery

TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS

A Glimpse Of Bear Camp

The Chamber of Flashbacks – “Stop, Drop & Roll!”

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

STORIES &
ADVENTURES

Successful hunter posing with his prize

A missing dog found while anticipating opening day

A Snowy Deer Recovery

Ladies-only pheasant hunt

HUNTING &
OUTDOORS

Hunting deer in sights

Michigan’s most popular opening day – November 15th

Ladies-only pheasant hunt

Michigan celebrates 100 years of pheasant hunting

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

The Mobile Hunting Movement

The Science of Buck Fever

A Snowy Deer Recovery

TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS

A Glimpse Of Bear Camp

The Chamber of Flashbacks – “Stop, Drop & Roll!”

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

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

Atlanta Muzzle Loading Adventures

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Bow Hunting On A Budget

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A Bear Hunt That Sparked A Friendship

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Anticipating when the wonderful birds of spring finally arrive in Michigan

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Wild Game Dynasty December 3rd Muzzleloader Buck-2022

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The “Vampire Buck” – A rare & very unique trophy

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The Sweet Flavor Of Spring

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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The Greatest Adventure In The Woods

Mentoring our youth can be one of the most rewarding things you can do as a hunter. Investing time in…

Robert Weller

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Popular deer rifles and calibers in southern Michigan’s Limited Firearms Zone

By: Tom Lounsbury. November 15th is definitely a very special and popular day for a whole lot of Michigan deer…

Tom Lounsbury

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Exploration Adventures in Yooper-land

There is a unique sense of entering an isolated, slower-paced and back-to-nature atmosphere after crossing the Mackinac bridge into the…

Tom Lounsbury

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The Essence of Black Bear Hunting.

By: Tom Lounsbury. The May application period will be here before we know it with a deadline for applying…

Tom Lounsbury

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What happened when I stopped baiting deer?

I stopped shooting 4 & 6 point bucks & started shooting 8 & 10 point bucks. I also started seeing…

Jim Kushner

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Gearing up and getting ready for the fall hunting seasons – that time is here

By: Tom Lounsbury. Mid-August is the perfect time to take a good look at your hunting gear and make…

Tom Lounsbury

FISHING

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The Big Pay Off

I’m not talking about greenbacks here. I’m referring to the occasional benefits reaped from the fishing stream, despite myself. Those…

By: Rebecca Morgan

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Live Streaming for Nature’s Screen Time

Enjoying the great outdoors far outweighs time spent watching TV. When choosing between the fishing tube or the boob tube,…

By: Rebecca Morgan

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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