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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 the early 90s at a DU banquet. Bob was my...

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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...

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

The spring temperature, though cool, wasn’t uncomfortable and the ink black sky filled with bright stars and a partial moon...

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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...

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A Springtime Family Affair

The multiple sucker fish species in Michigan get a bit of a bum rap from some folks who consider them...

THE LATEST

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 the early 90s at a DU banquet. Bob was my...

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Featured image for “Doubling Up On Dandy Gobblers”

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...

Featured image for “Great hunting memories in introducing a lady to a trophy swamp gobbler”

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

The spring temperature, though cool, wasn’t uncomfortable and the ink black sky filled with bright stars and a partial moon gave just enough light to find my way through the...

Featured image for “Duck… Duck… Goose… Spring is Finally on the Loose!”

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 bird songs, to the bulbs surfacing in my garden. One...

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A Springtime Family Affair

The multiple sucker fish species in Michigan get a bit of a bum rap from some folks who consider them to be trash fish on the order of carp, which...

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

Uncle Bob’s Memorial Turkey

Doubling Up On Dandy Gobblers

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

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

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

Remembering when a lamb suddenly turns into a lion

Michigan’s Liberty Hunt offers a wonderful opportunity to introduce kids to the wonderful world of deer hunting.

STORIES &
ADVENTURES

Successful hunter posing with his prize

Uncle Bob’s Memorial Turkey

Doubling Up On Dandy Gobblers

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

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

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

Remembering when a lamb suddenly turns into a lion

Michigan’s Liberty Hunt offers a wonderful opportunity to introduce kids to the wonderful world of deer hunting.

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

Let’s Go Hunting!

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The Third Time is The Charm

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The Ever-Versatile Shotgun

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

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Using Dogs to Locate Wounded Bear or Deer

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Christmastime rabbit hunting – an annual family tradition

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The new Jay’s and Webber Wildlife Education Center is a great place for the entire family to visit.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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The Ever-Versatile Shotgun

By: Tom Lounsbury. The shotgun has played an important role throughout the history of firearms. From matchlock and flintlock “fowlers”…

Tom Lounsbury

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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

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My 50th Year Anniversary!

By: Jim Kushner. Nov. 15 2023 marked the 50th year that I have been in deer camp(s) throughout the State.…

Jim Kushner

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My Buck From Dad’s Blind

By: Brian Smith. These trips are not about getting a deer. It’s about the drive up in the truck; leaving…

Wild Game Dynasty

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The “Sacred Doe” Of The Forest

By: Tom Lounsbury. Probably one of the most daunting tasks for the MDNR, is to get deer hunters to harvest…

Tom Lounsbury

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Michigan’s Liberty Hunt offers a wonderful opportunity to introduce kids to the wonderful world of deer hunting.

Michigan’s first Liberty Hunt was held in 2001, which would allow kids aged 16 and younger as well as adults…

Tom Lounsbury

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