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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 which of course, can be hard on dogs. However, the name comes from the late summer timeframe in which the...

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Throwing in the towel to the invading red demon horde – time to call in the “Critter – Gitter”

Generally, I prefer to handle my own problem wildlife issues around my home, such as dealing with destructive garden-raiding raccoons...

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The beautiful jewel of the Straits which takes you back in time

There is no question that when you step off a ferry boat onto Mackinac Island, you are taking a literal...

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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 for moose or bear, but...

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The First Annual Free Cass River Rough Fish Derby was a great day for all

The Dead Waters of the Cass River has a lot of local history associated with it. Its...

THE LATEST

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 which of course, can be hard on dogs. However, the name comes from the late summer timeframe in which the...

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Featured image for “Throwing in the towel to the invading red demon horde – time to call in the “Critter – Gitter””

Throwing in the towel to the invading red demon horde – time to call in the “Critter – Gitter”

Generally, I prefer to handle my own problem wildlife issues around my home, such as dealing with destructive garden-raiding raccoons (which once tried to reside in my attic), and I...

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The beautiful jewel of the Straits which takes you back in time

There is no question that when you step off a ferry boat onto Mackinac Island, you are taking a literal step back into time, very similar to the late 19th...

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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 for moose or bear, but rather for that ground-dwelling rodent called a woodchuck. The area...

Featured image for “The First Annual Free Cass River Rough Fish Derby was a great day for all”

The First Annual Free Cass River Rough Fish Derby was a great day for all

The Dead Waters of the Cass River has a lot of local history associated with it. Its name has nothing to do with being stagnant but is...

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

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

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

“Turkeyology 101”

Competing with Coyotes for Turkeys

TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS

Hook and line adventures during the Dog Days of summer

Foraging is a great and popular outdoor pastime

Great hunting memories in introducing a lady to a trophy swamp gobbler

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

Enjoying The Outdoors The Air Rifle Way

Spousal Date Redefined

Pursuing wintertime bushytails

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

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

“Turkeyology 101”

Competing with Coyotes for Turkeys

TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS

Hook and line adventures during the Dog Days of summer

Foraging is a great and popular outdoor pastime

Great hunting memories in introducing a lady to a trophy swamp gobbler

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

Gearing Up For Spring Gobblers

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Increase In Bear Licenses Essential

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Wyoming Adventures Long Remembered

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Death Of A Gun Safe?

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Mine Is A Marlin 336 In A .35 Remington!

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Squirrel Dogs…like lightning in a bottle

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Pursuing wintertime bushytails

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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Freelance Scouting

By: John Eberhart. Grabbing my bow, backpack and freelance pack I set off through the public land timber to a…

John Eberhart

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Contemplating deer hunting memories about fine times, some of which even include fantastic misses, too

By: Tom Lounsbury. The older I get; the more time seems to fly because it doesn’t seem like it was…

Tom Lounsbury

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The Colorful History Of Michigan Deer Hunting

By: Tom Lounsbury. Humankind certainly has a way of changing the face of the world, especially in the name of…

Tom Lounsbury

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Freshwater, no sharks!

It all began with a phone call from a fella in Florida’s swamp land. He identified himself as Chad, bearing…

Wild Game Dynasty

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Anticipation For Hunting Season

By: David Derusha. It is commonly called ‘fall’…but its really ‘hunting season’. The leaves are changing colors, dropping from the…

Wild Game Dynasty

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Mine Is A Marlin 336 In A .35 Remington!

By: Jim Kushner. It is that time of year when there is not a whole lot going on in the…

Jim Kushner

FISHING

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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

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The First Annual Free Cass River Rough Fish Derby was a great day for all

The Dead Waters of the Cass River has a lot of local history associated with it. Its…

By: Tom Lounsbury

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Duck… Duck… Goose… Spring is Finally on the Loose!

Oh, what sweet relief as the undeniable signs of spring arrive. From the distant gobble of a turkey and many…

By: Rebecca Morgan