THE LATEST

They’ve Arrived!

Oh blessed event… Though 2 weeks post dates, our little snappers have arrived. It was Saturday morning, September 14, 109 days after Mrs. T so gracefully deposited her eggs deeply into the sand before returning to the creek, leaving her...

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Southern Michigan’s Limited Firearms Zone is celebrating its 10th anniversary

By the early 20th Century, there were very few whitetail deer found in southern Michigan, which resulted in...

A Night’s Tail

Only in backwoods living would such a story be told. Most would not admit it happened in their home. However,...

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Michigan’s Liberty Hunt offers a wonderful opportunity to introduce kids to the wonderful world of deer hunting.

Michigan’s first Liberty Hunt was held in 2001, which would allow kids aged 16 and younger as well as adults...

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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...

THE LATEST

They’ve Arrived!

Oh blessed event… Though 2 weeks post dates, our little snappers have arrived. It was Saturday morning, September 14, 109 days after Mrs. T so gracefully deposited her eggs deeply into the sand before returning to the creek, leaving her...

Featured image for “They’ve Arrived!”

Featured image for “Southern Michigan’s Limited Firearms Zone is celebrating its 10th anniversary”

Southern Michigan’s Limited Firearms Zone is celebrating its 10th anniversary

By the early 20th Century, there were very few whitetail deer found in southern Michigan, which resulted in closing the annual deer season in that region for quite...

A Night’s Tail

Only in backwoods living would such a story be told. Most would not admit it happened in their home. However, in the interest of full disclosure and finding the humor...

Featured image for “Michigan’s Liberty Hunt offers a wonderful opportunity to introduce kids to the wonderful world of deer hunting.”

Michigan’s Liberty Hunt offers a wonderful opportunity to introduce kids to the wonderful world of deer hunting.

Michigan’s first Liberty Hunt was held in 2001, which would allow kids aged 16 and younger as well as adults with qualifying disabilities, to participate in the special two-day deer...

Featured image for “A Rainy-Day Disaster”

A Rainy-Day Disaster

When I walked outside early this morning, I closed my eyes and smiled as I drew that first breath of the cool morning air. When I opened my eyes and...

HUNTING &
OUTDOORS

Hunting deer in sights

Foul Weather Gobblers Can Be A Challenge

“Busy As A Bee” Season

All That and a Bag of Chips!

STORIES &
ADVENTURES

Successful hunter posing with his prize

A Rainy-Day Disaster

Grunt Calls, are they worth using?

The Third Time is The Charm

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

Southern Michigan’s Limited Firearms Zone is celebrating its 10th anniversary

Grunt Calls, are they worth using?

Summertime plinking while dealing with the “red menacing horde “

TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS

Michigan’s Liberty Hunt offers a wonderful opportunity to introduce kids to the wonderful world of deer hunting.

Ladies Preparing To Take Aim

The “Sacred Doe” Of The Forest

STORIES &
ADVENTURES

Successful hunter posing with his prize

A Rainy-Day Disaster

Grunt Calls, are they worth using?

The Third Time is The Charm

HUNTING &
OUTDOORS

Hunting deer in sights

Foul Weather Gobblers Can Be A Challenge

“Busy As A Bee” Season

All That and a Bag of Chips!

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

Southern Michigan’s Limited Firearms Zone is celebrating its 10th anniversary

Grunt Calls, are they worth using?

Summertime plinking while dealing with the “red menacing horde “

TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS

Michigan’s Liberty Hunt offers a wonderful opportunity to introduce kids to the wonderful world of deer hunting.

Ladies Preparing To Take Aim

The “Sacred Doe” Of The Forest

GUNS

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Southern Michigan’s Limited Firearms Zone is celebrating its 10th anniversary

By the early 20th Century, there were very few whitetail deer found in…

By: Tom Lounsbury

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A Thompson Center Encore .450 Bushmaster

Thompson Center Arms, as you may know, is famous for producing the very popular Encore…

By: Robert Weller

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Summertime plinking while dealing with the “red menacing horde “

Spring and summer this year have proven to be a tad interesting, not to mention…

By: Tom Lounsbury

GUEST AUTHORS

The DNR Has Michigan’s Bear Count All Wrong?

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Foul Weather Gobblers Can Be A Challenge

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Freelance Scouting

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A Fine Opening Day For Michigan Pheasants

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The illustrious Ruger .44 Mag. Carbine

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Squirrel Dogs…like lightning in a bottle

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“Busy As A Bee” Season

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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50 Years Of Black Bear Research

By: Richard P. Smith. Dr. Lynn Rogers from Ely, Minnesota has spent most of his life studying black bears. Although…

Richard P Smith

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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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The blind-siding way for savvy whitetails – Made in Michigan Lucky Hunting Blinds pave the way

By: Tom Lounsbury. There is no question that the whitetail deer is the most popular big game animal in North…

Tom Lounsbury

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The Land Of Superior…as its affectionately called.

In today’s society, instant gratification is virtually nonnegotiable. We want it, and we want it now, whether “it” involves grabbing…

Wild Game Dynasty

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The Future Of ‘Paying It Forward’

By: Tom Lounsbury. Twelve year old Zack Burnette of Cass City sure appreciates the Mentor Hunting License for Michigan which…

Tom Lounsbury

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A Superior Experience In Michigan’s U.P.

By: Adrian Zarantonello The Smith family has been traveling to Michigan’s upper peninsula for the whitetail deer gun season for…

Adrian Zarantonello

FISHING

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Tag Team Fishing Scheme

Outnumbered and ambushed! That’s the story of one less fish in our stream. And man (or woman) was not the…

By: Rebecca Morgan

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The magical atmosphere of fishing during the “Dog Days” of summer

When July eases in, I automatically start longing to go wade-fishing on the nearby Upper Reaches of the Cass River,…

By: Tom Lounsbury

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Sound the Alarm!

That’s what the trout do when I enter the fishing stream. Not that I’m much of a threat, mind you. …

By: Rebecca Morgan