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TICKS AND LYME DISEASE – “Once Bitten, Twice Shy”

Enjoying the great outdoors is so beneficial to our emotional and physical health. But how might those feel who’ve fallen victim to the effects of Lyme disease? We’re going to take a deep dive into this important topic. It seems...

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Michigan’s Sweet Flavor Of Spring

The typical timeframe for gathering sap from tapped maple trees, at least in my neck of the woods, is March...

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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...

My First Year In The Tree Saddle

Are you thinking about getting into saddle hunting but just haven’t been convinced that it’s right for you? Last weekend,...

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Backpack into the Ontario “bush” for Lake & Brooke Trout

Matt and I would become lifelong friends after the two of us made our way into the Ontario wilderness for...

THE LATEST

TICKS AND LYME DISEASE – “Once Bitten, Twice Shy”

Enjoying the great outdoors is so beneficial to our emotional and physical health. But how might those feel who’ve fallen victim to the effects of Lyme disease? We’re going to take a deep dive into this important topic. It seems...

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Michigan’s Sweet Flavor Of Spring

The typical timeframe for gathering sap from tapped maple trees, at least in my neck of the woods, is March 1 to April 1. This year, however, folks I know...

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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 created during the 1850’s by lumbermen to be able to...

My First Year In The Tree Saddle

Are you thinking about getting into saddle hunting but just haven’t been convinced that it’s right for you? Last weekend, my hunting partner, Steve and I took to the woods...

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Backpack into the Ontario “bush” for Lake & Brooke Trout

Matt and I would become lifelong friends after the two of us made our way into the Ontario wilderness for several days of hiking, camping, and fishing. We shouldered our...

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

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

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

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

Ode to the magnificent rimfire “Double Deuce”

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The Retirement Of A Legendary Fishing Rod

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So You Want To Train A Bird Dog?

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A Methodical Deer Tracking Effort Can Minimize Mistakes

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Lost! – “It’s a helluva feeling, ain’t it?”

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

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The Future Of ‘Paying It Forward’

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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“Just Play The Wind…?”

By: John Eberhart. Before scent reducing and eliminating products and garments hit the market “just play the wind” was the…

John Eberhart

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Gun Clubs Are A Great Way To Share The American Pastime.

By: Tom Lounsbury. Shooting for fun or competitively (which is still a lot of fun) is truly an American pastime…

Tom Lounsbury

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A Bear Hunt That Sparked A Friendship

By: Bob Weller. Going on a bear hunt was one of those, “I want to do that someday” ideas. Well…

Robert Weller

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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…

Tom Lounsbury

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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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Are We Hunting For A Clean Kill ?

By: Jim Kushner. If you are reading this you are no doubt one of the millions(?) of hunting & fishing…

Jim Kushner

FISHING

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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

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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