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Kayaking in an Abandoned Mine

Have you ever paddled a kayak in an abandoned, underground mine? Well folks, this year on our spring break trip to Kentucky, we did exactly that. We have been paddling for almost ten years now, ever since my wife surprised...

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Foraging is a great and popular outdoor pastime

Humans from the beginning of time have been foragers seeking edible plants in order to survive, and foraging in the...

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When Turkeys Go Silent

One of the best things about turkey hunting is when the morning silence is broken by the sound of the...

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Uncle Bob’s Memorial Turkey

By: Rodd Little. Feeling Lucky and blessed after Connors Turkey hunt I decided to try and Take a turkey with...

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Doubling Up On Dandy Gobblers

Nothing is quite like an early morning in a spring “turkey woods”. It starts out pretty quiet, except for the...

THE LATEST

Kayaking in an Abandoned Mine

Have you ever paddled a kayak in an abandoned, underground mine? Well folks, this year on our spring break trip to Kentucky, we did exactly that. We have been paddling for almost ten years now, ever since my wife surprised...

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Foraging is a great and popular outdoor pastime

Humans from the beginning of time have been foragers seeking edible plants in order to survive, and foraging in the wild remains to be a highly popular outdoor pastime today....

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When Turkeys Go Silent

One of the best things about turkey hunting is when the morning silence is broken by the sound of the first Tom gobbling from his roost. For the next several...

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Uncle Bob’s Memorial Turkey

By: Rodd Little. Feeling Lucky and blessed after Connors Turkey hunt I decided to try and Take a turkey with my deceased uncle Bob’s Winchester model 1300 he won in...

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Doubling Up On Dandy Gobblers

Nothing is quite like an early morning in a spring “turkey woods”. It starts out pretty quiet, except for the occasional chorus of frogs trilling away. Then, as the woods...

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

When Turkeys Go Silent

Uncle Bob’s Memorial Turkey

Doubling Up On Dandy Gobblers

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

Competing with Coyotes for Turkeys

1968 – The year my annual spring turkey hunting adventures began

Trophy Wild Turkey Hunting

TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS

Foraging is a great and popular outdoor pastime

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

Remembering when a lamb suddenly turns into a lion

STORIES &
ADVENTURES

Successful hunter posing with his prize

When Turkeys Go Silent

Uncle Bob’s Memorial Turkey

Doubling Up On Dandy Gobblers

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

Competing with Coyotes for Turkeys

1968 – The year my annual spring turkey hunting adventures began

Trophy Wild Turkey Hunting

TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS

Foraging is a great and popular outdoor pastime

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

Remembering when a lamb suddenly turns into a lion

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

Becoming An Outdoors-Woman

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

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Humility and Kindness; Pass It On

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Bow hunting at a fever pitch.

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

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Scout Smart For Early Season Opportunities

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Public Land Strategies – that actually work.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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The DNR Has Michigan’s Bear Count All Wrong?

By: Richard P. Smith. If 116 Michigan residents, many of whom were bear hunters, either saw or had trail camera…

Richard P Smith

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The 100-inch “Booner”

By: John Eberhardt. Whitetail deer are the most adaptable, widespread, abundant, and sought after game animal in the country and…

John Eberhart

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A Rainy-Day Disaster

When I walked outside early this morning, I closed my eyes and smiled as I drew that first breath of…

Robert Weller

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Said the deer: “Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?”

In the midst of a busy lifestyle…time is of the essence. I won’t argue that point because most people don’t…

Wild Game Dynasty

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Michigan’s U.P. Deer – “not a ground ball”.

By: Adrian Zarantonello. Despite the favorable conditions, opening day didn’t yield any activity for me. My father-in-law Jeff shot a nice…

Adrian Zarantonello

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Speed Touring during Pre-Season…get to know it now!

by: John Eberhardt. How many times have you heard of or witnessed a nice buck consistently come out and feed…

Wild Game Dynasty

FISHING

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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

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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