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The Science of Buck Fever

It’s opening day of Deer Season 2025, at least for gun hunters. So much preparation and anticipation goes into this annual activity. For some, it involves year round scouting. As the days of the hunt draw near, serious planners consider...

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A Snowy Deer Recovery

There’s something about the first snow that has always excited me. As a young boy it meant snowmen, forts and...

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Ladies-only pheasant hunt

A saving grace for the future of hunting is the involvement of women wishing to get involved in outdoor activities....

Sometimes You Need A Little Help

Anyone that has hunted for any amount of time knows the heartache that comes when you hit a deer and...

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Rifles for deer hunting are the most popular in southern Michigan today, but don’t sell shotguns short.

The shotgun has played an important role throughout the history of firearms. From matchlock and flintlock “fowlers” to today’s wide...

THE LATEST

The Science of Buck Fever

It’s opening day of Deer Season 2025, at least for gun hunters. So much preparation and anticipation goes into this annual activity. For some, it involves year round scouting. As the days of the hunt draw near, serious planners consider...

Featured image for “The Science of Buck Fever”

Featured image for “A Snowy Deer Recovery”

A Snowy Deer Recovery

There’s something about the first snow that has always excited me. As a young boy it meant snowmen, forts and snowball fights. Now as a grown man, the first snow...

Featured image for “Ladies-only pheasant hunt”

Ladies-only pheasant hunt

A saving grace for the future of hunting is the involvement of women wishing to get involved in outdoor activities. The fact is, women are the fastest growing demographic in...

Sometimes You Need A Little Help

Anyone that has hunted for any amount of time knows the heartache that comes when you hit a deer and it runs off leaving signs that say you make a...

Featured image for “Rifles for deer hunting are the most popular in southern Michigan today, but don’t sell shotguns short.”

Rifles for deer hunting are the most popular in southern Michigan today, but don’t sell shotguns short.

The shotgun has played an important role throughout the history of firearms. From matchlock and flintlock “fowlers” to today’s wide array, shotguns can be considered as multitask tools because they...

HUNTING &
OUTDOORS

Hunting deer in sights

Ladies-only pheasant hunt

Michigan celebrates 100 years of pheasant hunting

Putting a focus on targeting prime venison

STORIES &
ADVENTURES

Successful hunter posing with his prize

A Snowy Deer Recovery

Ladies-only pheasant hunt

Liberty hunt memories – deer camp jokes and paybacks

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

The Science of Buck Fever

A Snowy Deer Recovery

Sometimes You Need A Little Help

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

A Snowy Deer Recovery

Ladies-only pheasant hunt

Liberty hunt memories – deer camp jokes and paybacks

HUNTING &
OUTDOORS

Hunting deer in sights

Ladies-only pheasant hunt

Michigan celebrates 100 years of pheasant hunting

Putting a focus on targeting prime venison

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

The Science of Buck Fever

A Snowy Deer Recovery

Sometimes You Need A Little Help

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

Autumn Olive – The Great Invasion

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The Future Of ‘Paying It Forward’

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Thumbs Up Women On The Wing

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Crystal Falls Resort – Home of Michigan Outdoor Writers’ Association Conference 2019

Tuscola County’s monster “Seney Buck”

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My Hunting Obsession Came Late

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Building A Hunting Rifle

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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Reflections in The December Woods

There’s just nothing like deer hunting with snow on the ground. For those of us in Michigan, that seems to…

Robert Weller

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

By: Tom Lounsbury. When the Michigan Natural Resources Commission passed the Limited Firearms Deer Season into law five years ago,…

Tom Lounsbury

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Family Traditions – An Invitation Awaits

By: Gary Morgan. Being a hunting guide for whitetail deer in Michigan has its challenges. Specifically, the Eastern Upper Peninsula…

Wild Game Dynasty

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‘Twas bear season

This winter I had the privilege of chatting with Richard P. Smith, outdoor writer/photographer, just before he headed off to…

Wild Game Dynasty

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Red Black Bear Killed In U.P.

By: Richard P. Smith. Ed Groom from Saline has always been lucky when it comes to hunting. One of the…

Richard P Smith

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Bear Prepared: Scouting Starts Today

We all know a successful outdoor experience begins with adequate preparation…or, ‘scouting’ as it’s called by most hunters. Scouting for…

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