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The feathered harbingers of spring

In my opinion the robin gets too much credit for being the harbinger of spring. Sure, most robins migrate each fall from Michigan to warmer places for the winter, but a few do remain behind in brushy creek and river...

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The kayak – today’s king of Michigan’s bountiful waterways

The kayak is a very specialized canoe which was first invented about 5,000 years ago by indigenous Inuit, Aleut and...

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THE ICE STORM OF ‘25 -ONE YEAR LATER-

The historic ice storm of ‘25 is behind us, but what are the lingering effects one year later? The effects...

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THE LONG WINTER AND NATURE’S CONSEQUENCES

As residents of Michigan, we are no strangers to what winter weather entails. Some years are more difficult than others. ...

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Connecticut Valley Arms – celebrating 55 years and going strong with continual new products and innovations

Connecticut Valley Arms (CVA) was first formed in 1971 to manufacture traditional sidelock muzzleloaders that were offered fully assembled or...

THE LATEST

The feathered harbingers of spring

In my opinion the robin gets too much credit for being the harbinger of spring. Sure, most robins migrate each fall from Michigan to warmer places for the winter, but a few do remain behind in brushy creek and river...

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The kayak – today’s king of Michigan’s bountiful waterways

The kayak is a very specialized canoe which was first invented about 5,000 years ago by indigenous Inuit, Aleut and yupik people. It was constructed using a driftwood or whalebone...

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THE ICE STORM OF ‘25 -ONE YEAR LATER-

The historic ice storm of ‘25 is behind us, but what are the lingering effects one year later? The effects are still a visible spectacle in many areas. What seemed...

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THE LONG WINTER AND NATURE’S CONSEQUENCES

As residents of Michigan, we are no strangers to what winter weather entails. Some years are more difficult than others. It seems that weather can be rather cyclic in nature. ...

Featured image for “Connecticut Valley Arms – celebrating 55 years and going strong with continual new products and innovations”

Connecticut Valley Arms – celebrating 55 years and going strong with continual new products and innovations

Connecticut Valley Arms (CVA) was first formed in 1971 to manufacture traditional sidelock muzzleloaders that were offered fully assembled or in DIY kits, both of which became immediately popular with...

HUNTING &
OUTDOORS

Hunting deer in sights

Enjoying Wintertime bushytail hunting adventures

Michigan’s most popular opening day – November 15th

Ladies-only pheasant hunt

STORIES &
ADVENTURES

Successful hunter posing with his prize

MI Shed Hunter Kills Black Bear in Self Defense

WGD Podcasts 2.0!

A missing dog found while anticipating opening day

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

Dealing with The Big Chill

Predator Hunting At Night

Archery deer hunting using both arrows and bolts (aka quarrels)

TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS

The kayak – today’s king of Michigan’s bountiful waterways

A Glimpse Of Bear Camp

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

STORIES &
ADVENTURES

Successful hunter posing with his prize

MI Shed Hunter Kills Black Bear in Self Defense

WGD Podcasts 2.0!

A missing dog found while anticipating opening day

HUNTING &
OUTDOORS

Hunting deer in sights

Enjoying Wintertime bushytail hunting adventures

Michigan’s most popular opening day – November 15th

Ladies-only pheasant hunt

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

Dealing with The Big Chill

Predator Hunting At Night

Archery deer hunting using both arrows and bolts (aka quarrels)

TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS

The kayak – today’s king of Michigan’s bountiful waterways

A Glimpse Of Bear Camp

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

GUNS

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Connecticut Valley Arms – celebrating 55 years and going strong with continual new products and innovations

Connecticut Valley Arms (CVA) was first formed in 1971 to manufacture traditional sidelock muzzleloaders that…

By: Tom Lounsbury

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Silence Can Be Golden

A growing trend in the shooting world has been the use of suppressors to quiet…

By: Tom Lounsbury

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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

GUEST AUTHORS

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

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Getting prepared for Michigan’s annual spring turkey season

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The Colorful History Of Michigan Deer Hunting

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When Turkeys Go Silent

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Whenever hunter-pressured whitetails go nocturnal, nothing beats an old-fashioned deer drive.

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50 Years Of Black Bear Research

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Hunting Michigan’s Wild Roosters

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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The DNR Has Michigan’s Bear Count All Wrong?

By: Richard P. Smith. If 116 Michigan residents, many of whom were bear hunters, either saw or had trail camera…

Richard P Smith

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Another U.P. Deer Hunting Experience

By: Bruce Ter Beek. It has been almost ten years ago since I first contacted Gary Morgan at Wild Game…

Bruce TerBeek

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The Hunt I Will Never Forget

By: Luke Allen. On November 9th my friend Mike and I left for the hunting trip of a lifetime. It…

Wild Game Dynasty

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The Rompola Buck

By: Dan Schmidt. The Rompola Buck. If you’ve been around the deer world as long as I’ve been, a few…

Wild Game Dynasty

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Michigan’s Bear Population Fluctuations

By: Richard P. Smith. During 2018, the DNR estimated there were 13,756 black bears in the state that were at…

Richard P Smith

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Silence Can Be Golden

A growing trend in the shooting world has been the use of suppressors to quiet matters down and be a…

Tom Lounsbury

FISHING

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The kayak – today’s king of Michigan’s bountiful waterways

The kayak is a very specialized canoe which was first invented about 5,000 years ago by indigenous Inuit, Aleut and…

By: Tom Lounsbury

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THE ICE STORM OF ‘25 -ONE YEAR LATER-

The historic ice storm of ‘25 is behind us, but what are the lingering effects one year later? The effects…

By: Rebecca Morgan

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Murphy Lake’s 16 th Annual “Pike Pull” ice fishing contest

Located near Millington in southwestern Tuscola County, (manmade) 209-acre Murphy Lake has long offered some bountiful fishing opportunities. It was…

By: Tom Lounsbury