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Michigan celebrates 100 years of pheasant hunting

Pheasants were first released in southern Michigan in 1917. The pheasants being released were pen-reared birds of mixed blood known as “ringnecks” which owe their origins to eastern U.S. game farms, that in turn had gotten their original eggs from...

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Rutting whitetails and jack-o-lanterns are a timeframe which goes hand in hand

Jack-o-lanterns and whitetail deer have something in common because Halloween is the key timeframe when the whitetail rut in Michigan...

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“The Chamber Flashbacks” – Holly Holy

By now, if you’ve been following our Chamber of Flashbacks, you might wonder how it is that Ross has made...

A Bear Hunt To Remember

I will miss the call of the Raven and the sound its wings made as it took flight. I will...

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“The Chamber of Flashbacks” – The Kid In The Candy Shop

Preparing baits for bear camp creates a sweet, sticky mess. Bears crave sweets and when they’re in the mode to...

THE LATEST

Michigan celebrates 100 years of pheasant hunting

Pheasants were first released in southern Michigan in 1917. The pheasants being released were pen-reared birds of mixed blood known as “ringnecks” which owe their origins to eastern U.S. game farms, that in turn had gotten their original eggs from...

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Featured image for “Rutting whitetails and jack-o-lanterns are a timeframe which goes hand in hand”

Rutting whitetails and jack-o-lanterns are a timeframe which goes hand in hand

Jack-o-lanterns and whitetail deer have something in common because Halloween is the key timeframe when the whitetail rut in Michigan starts warming up. It is a time when using various...

Featured image for ““The Chamber Flashbacks” – Holly Holy”

“The Chamber Flashbacks” – Holly Holy

By now, if you’ve been following our Chamber of Flashbacks, you might wonder how it is that Ross has made it this far? This final Ross feature is a tribute...

A Bear Hunt To Remember

I will miss the call of the Raven and the sound its wings made as it took flight. I will miss the hoot of the owl, and the feeling that...

Featured image for ““The Chamber of Flashbacks” – The Kid In The Candy Shop”

“The Chamber of Flashbacks” – The Kid In The Candy Shop

Preparing baits for bear camp creates a sweet, sticky mess. Bears crave sweets and when they’re in the mode to beef up in preparation for hibernation, what better place than...

HUNTING &
OUTDOORS

Hunting deer in sights

Michigan celebrates 100 years of pheasant hunting

Putting a focus on targeting prime venison

Liberty hunt memories – deer camp jokes and paybacks

STORIES &
ADVENTURES

Successful hunter posing with his prize

Liberty hunt memories – deer camp jokes and paybacks

The Chamber of Flashbacks – “$h*t Happens”

A lucky lady and her dandy Michigan bull elk

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

“The Chamber Flashbacks” – Holly Holy

“The Chamber of Flashbacks” – The Kid In The Candy Shop

Crossbow hunting adventures and discovering an ancient and simplistic design made better than ever

TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS

A Glimpse Of Bear Camp

The Chamber of Flashbacks – “Stop, Drop & Roll!”

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

STORIES &
ADVENTURES

Successful hunter posing with his prize

Liberty hunt memories – deer camp jokes and paybacks

The Chamber of Flashbacks – “$h*t Happens”

A lucky lady and her dandy Michigan bull elk

HUNTING &
OUTDOORS

Hunting deer in sights

Michigan celebrates 100 years of pheasant hunting

Putting a focus on targeting prime venison

Liberty hunt memories – deer camp jokes and paybacks

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

“The Chamber Flashbacks” – Holly Holy

“The Chamber of Flashbacks” – The Kid In The Candy Shop

Crossbow hunting adventures and discovering an ancient and simplistic design made better than ever

TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS

A Glimpse Of Bear Camp

The Chamber of Flashbacks – “Stop, Drop & Roll!”

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

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

Reflections in The December Woods

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Public Land Strategies – that actually work.

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Take a Kid Hunting – The future to it all is there.

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Spring Sucker Fishing Is A Great Outdoor Adventure

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Nothing beats a day spent in good “rabbitat”

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Life Is A Highway

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It is that time of year to begin harvesting the sweet bounty of the woodlands

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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2019 Challenges Have Turned Into Measures Of Success…the rest of the story!

By: Jim Kushner. Since I was planning to hunt the field behind my house this deer season I decided in…

Jim Kushner

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

November 15th is a revered day for Michigan deer hunters, and it is when the majority of deer are harvested…

Tom Lounsbury

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How To Judge A Black Bear

By: Richard P Smith. After more than 50 years of hunting, photographing and studying black bears, I’ve learned a number…

Richard P Smith

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Foul Weather Bow Hunting – Being Prepared Is Key

By: John Eberhart. Tomorrow mornings weather forecast calls for near freezing temperatures, heavy winds and rain. You set the alarm…

John Eberhart

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An Unforgettable Archery Season

Folks, I don’t know about you but, I have always appreciated when hunting shows or writers include failures among their…

Robert Weller

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Bear Hunting When Conventional Wisdom Ain’t Workin’

Michigan’s bear hunting permit system can challenge anyone’s patience ..including mine. After all, it is managed by the Dept. of…

Wild Game Dynasty

FISHING

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The Big Pay Off

I’m not talking about greenbacks here. I’m referring to the occasional benefits reaped from the fishing stream, despite myself. Those…

By: Rebecca Morgan

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Live Streaming for Nature’s Screen Time

Enjoying the great outdoors far outweighs time spent watching TV. When choosing between the fishing tube or the boob tube,…

By: Rebecca Morgan

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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