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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...

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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 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

Marine enforcement, and search and rescue on Tip of the Thumb waters

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The Annual Spring Malady Known As ‘Wild Turkey Fever’

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Autumn Olive – The Great Invasion

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The ever-unique atmosphere of spring turkey hunting

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Doubling Up On Dandy Gobblers

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A Rainy-Day Disaster

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Hail To Thee Ole Michigan Grouse

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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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

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Rare (Michigan) Bear Behavior

By: Richard P. Smith. After more than 50 years of bear hunting in the UP, I experienced something I’ve…

Richard P Smith

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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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Preseason readiness for fast approaching deer hunting adventures

When my wife Ginny and I put most of our farm into grassland programs, our focus was providing proper habitat…

Tom Lounsbury

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Gun Clubs Are A Great Way To Share The American Pastime.

By: Tom Lounsbury. Shooting for fun or competitively (which is still a lot of fun) is truly an American pastime…

Tom Lounsbury

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Speak The Language – Grunt Calls Can Work!

By: Jim Kushner. Years ago I was looking through an archery magazine and saw a photo of a very happy…

Jim Kushner

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