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Watch Your Step!

Who knew that baiting bears in Michigan’s upper peninsula was such a perilous endeavor? It’s not just the abundant wolf population that poses a threat in the wild. Trivia question: Is there quicksand in Michigan? Just ask Ross. To paraphrase,...

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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...

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The Chamber of Flashbacks – Sploosh!

No one makes a Grand Entrance quite like Ross Chambers. Gary and Ross were to meet up to pregame for...

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While You Were Sleeping

Did you ever stop to think about what goes on in the great outdoors at night? Thanks to trail cams,...

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

My wife Ginny and I always look forward to Michigan’s special Liberty Hunt, when our home literally becomes “deer camp”,...

THE LATEST

Watch Your Step!

Who knew that baiting bears in Michigan’s upper peninsula was such a perilous endeavor? It’s not just the abundant wolf population that poses a threat in the wild. Trivia question: Is there quicksand in Michigan? Just ask Ross. To paraphrase,...

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Featured image for “Nothing can beat fall fishing in Michigan”

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 as the Great Lakes state, Michigan offers wonderful fishing opportunities...

Featured image for “The Chamber of Flashbacks – Sploosh!”

The Chamber of Flashbacks – Sploosh!

No one makes a Grand Entrance quite like Ross Chambers. Gary and Ross were to meet up to pregame for bear hunting season, with much preparation to be done. His...

Featured image for “While You Were Sleeping”

While You Were Sleeping

Did you ever stop to think about what goes on in the great outdoors at night? Thanks to trail cams, we have at least a hint of a notion. This...

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

My wife Ginny and I always look forward to Michigan’s special Liberty Hunt, when our home literally becomes “deer camp”, which entails a festive atmosphere and taking kids out deer...

HUNTING &
OUTDOORS

Hunting deer in sights

While You Were Sleeping

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

The Chamber of Flashbacks – coming soon!

STORIES &
ADVENTURES

Successful hunter posing with his prize

Dependable ‘Chuck rifles – tools for a great summertime outdoor adventure

When Turkeys Go Silent

Uncle Bob’s Memorial Turkey

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

Preseason readiness for fast approaching deer hunting adventures

Dependable ‘Chuck rifles – tools for a great summertime outdoor adventure

“Turkeyology 101”

TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS

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

Hook and line adventures during the Dog Days of summer

Foraging is a great and popular outdoor pastime

STORIES &
ADVENTURES

Successful hunter posing with his prize

Dependable ‘Chuck rifles – tools for a great summertime outdoor adventure

When Turkeys Go Silent

Uncle Bob’s Memorial Turkey

HUNTING &
OUTDOORS

Hunting deer in sights

While You Were Sleeping

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

The Chamber of Flashbacks – coming soon!

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

Preseason readiness for fast approaching deer hunting adventures

Dependable ‘Chuck rifles – tools for a great summertime outdoor adventure

“Turkeyology 101”

TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS

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

Hook and line adventures during the Dog Days of summer

Foraging is a great and popular outdoor pastime

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

So You Want To Train A Bird Dog?

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Venison – which is an annual fall harvest for a lot of folks

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Summertime plinking while dealing with the “red menacing horde “

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The true beauty of versatile Hunting Dogs opens the doors to many outdoor opportunities and adventures

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Remembering Michigan’s only documented wolverine – The wonderful visitor of the Thumb

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The Legendary “Trash Panda”

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Nice Ice Baby!

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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Three’s Company…if you can keep up;)

As the three of us continued our walk down the ole’ skidder run I kept wondering where in the heck…

Wild Game Dynasty

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A look back at the christening of Wild Game Dynasty (ELO)

By: Jim Kushner. The summer after Gary first purchased his place at East Lake I helped him out with some…

Jim Kushner

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Deer drives – an ageless and very effective hunting technique – Especially when whitetails go nocturnal and are hard to find.

By: Tom Lounsbury. A couple muzzleloader deer seasons ago, I was on a deer drive with friends and happened to…

Tom Lounsbury

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Success Despite Heavy Consequential Hunting Pressure

By: John Eberhart. Midday 10 to 3 Shift Before your hunting plan for the upcoming rut phases is put to…

John Eberhart

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Scout Smart For Early Season Opportunities

By: John Eberhart. I don’t get it? There were several deer coming out into the soybean field every evening like…

John Eberhart

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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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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

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Essential Gear For A Fly-In Fishing Trip

Well folks, the day has come and it is time to start going through my gear to prepare for another…

By: Robert Weller

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Hook and line adventures during the Dog Days of summer

Most folks often assume the Dog Days get their name from the mid to late summer’s dry and hot weather…

By: Tom Lounsbury