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Remembering when a lamb suddenly turns into a lion

There is an old saying – “In like a lamb and out like a lion” and vice versa, relating to how a winter will most likely be. Some of those old sayings often bear fruit, because they have been created...

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Nice Ice Baby!

In Northern Michigan, we are currently “Under Pressure” as ice surrounds us on all sides. It’s beautiful but deceivingly dangerous....

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2023 And Me: A Year to Remember

Author: Rodd Little. Anyone who hunts or fishes has years where everything he does falls right into place, while other...

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1968 – The year my annual spring turkey hunting adventures began

A very popular TV show when I was growing up was Michigan Outdoors, which was hosted by the late Mort...

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Trophy Wild Turkey Hunting

By the time the 20th century arrived, wild turkeys could only be found in isolated pockets of North America. This...

THE LATEST

Remembering when a lamb suddenly turns into a lion

There is an old saying – “In like a lamb and out like a lion” and vice versa, relating to how a winter will most likely be. Some of those old sayings often bear fruit, because they have been created...

Featured image for “Nice Ice Baby!”

Nice Ice Baby!

In Northern Michigan, we are currently “Under Pressure” as ice surrounds us on all sides. It’s beautiful but deceivingly dangerous. At moments you find yourself amidst the ultimate winter wonderland...

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2023 And Me: A Year to Remember

Author: Rodd Little. Anyone who hunts or fishes has years where everything he does falls right into place, while other years it seems like no matter what you do nothing...

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1968 – The year my annual spring turkey hunting adventures began

A very popular TV show when I was growing up was Michigan Outdoors, which was hosted by the late Mort Neff and aired every Thursday night. I looked forward to...

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Trophy Wild Turkey Hunting

By the time the 20th century arrived, wild turkeys could only be found in isolated pockets of North America. This was due to the major destruction of habitat and unregulated...

HUNTING &
OUTDOORS

Hunting deer in sights

Enjoying The Outdoors The Air Rifle Way

Spousal Date Redefined

Pursuing wintertime bushytails

STORIES &
ADVENTURES

Successful hunter posing with his prize

2023 And Me: A Year to Remember

1968 – The year my annual spring turkey hunting adventures began

Trophy Wild Turkey Hunting

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

1968 – The year my annual spring turkey hunting adventures began

Trophy Wild Turkey Hunting

Becoming High on the Hog

TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS

Remembering when a lamb suddenly turns into a lion

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

Ladies Preparing To Take Aim

STORIES &
ADVENTURES

Successful hunter posing with his prize

2023 And Me: A Year to Remember

1968 – The year my annual spring turkey hunting adventures began

Trophy Wild Turkey Hunting

HUNTING &
OUTDOORS

Hunting deer in sights

Enjoying The Outdoors The Air Rifle Way

Spousal Date Redefined

Pursuing wintertime bushytails

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

1968 – The year my annual spring turkey hunting adventures began

Trophy Wild Turkey Hunting

Becoming High on the Hog

TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS

Remembering when a lamb suddenly turns into a lion

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

Ladies Preparing To Take Aim

GUNS

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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

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Trophy doe hunting can become a challenging proposition

When I began deer hunting in my home Thumb area in 1963, deer weren’t as…

By: Tom Lounsbury

GUEST AUTHORS

Turning trophies from the field into ‘Art’

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Wintertime Predator Hunting – The Other Season

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A Very Memorable “Coontest”.

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Wild Game Dynasty December 3rd Muzzleloader Buck-2022

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The Outdoors Is Certainly Beautiful

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High Noon Gobbler

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Doubling Down On Turkeys

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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Red Black Bear Killed In U.P.

By: Richard P. Smith. Ed Groom from Saline has always been lucky when it comes to hunting. One of the…

Richard P Smith

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Good v. Bad Public Land Deer Habitat

Courtesy of John Eberhart & Deer and Deer Hunting Magazine. It’s easy to get excited by all of the buck…

John Eberhart

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Mautz Paint

By: Charlie Brand. Foreward & Afterward by: Bruce Ter Beek. Foreward – The Other Values Derived From the Outdoors Experience…

Wild Game Dynasty

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One fine big game cartridge for Michigan hunting – the .450 Bushmaster

By: Tom Lounsbury. When the Michigan Natural Resources Commission passed the Limited Firearms Deer Season into law five years ago,…

Tom Lounsbury

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A Methodical Deer Tracking Effort Can Minimize Mistakes

By: Jim Kushner. I want to share this story because even after several decades of deer hunting I learned a…

Jim Kushner

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Increase In Bear Licenses Essential

By: Richard P. Smith. Even though there are now more black bears in parts of the UP than whitetail deer…

Richard P Smith

FISHING

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Spousal Date Redefined

About this time of year, it seems winter begins to wear out its welcome. Though I’ve enjoyed the beauty of…

By: Rebecca Morgan

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The Fish Dimension

You’ve heard of the 5th Dimension, which has been defined an extra dimension of space. It has also been defined…

By: Rebecca Morgan

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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