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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...

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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 bear hunting season, with much preparation to be done. His...

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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, 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

We Went To Moab & Rented A Jeep

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The Sweet Flavor Of Spring

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

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Road Rally or Elk Hunt?

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Through The Eyes Of A Taxidermist

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This Should Be My 46th Deer Season!

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2023 Turkey Season; More Great Memories With Dad

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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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…

Tom Lounsbury

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What deer hunting is really like

Written by a thousand deer hunters…. Months of anticipation, planning & preparation. Getting up early, sitting outside all day in…

Wild Game Dynasty

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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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A Crossroads In The Balance

The beginning of each hunting season is in-and-of-itself a fresh start. I look at “this time of year” as a…

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 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

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