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Hook and line adventures during the Dog Days of summer

Most folks often assume the Dog Days get their name from the mid to late summer’s dry and hot weather which of course, can be hard on dogs. However, the name comes from the late summer timeframe in which the...

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Throwing in the towel to the invading red demon horde – time to call in the “Critter – Gitter”

Generally, I prefer to handle my own problem wildlife issues around my home, such as dealing with destructive garden-raiding raccoons...

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The beautiful jewel of the Straits which takes you back in time

There is no question that when you step off a ferry boat onto Mackinac Island, you are taking a literal...

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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 for moose or bear, but...

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The First Annual Free Cass River Rough Fish Derby was a great day for all

The Dead Waters of the Cass River has a lot of local history associated with it. Its...

THE LATEST

Hook and line adventures during the Dog Days of summer

Most folks often assume the Dog Days get their name from the mid to late summer’s dry and hot weather which of course, can be hard on dogs. However, the name comes from the late summer timeframe in which the...

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Featured image for “Throwing in the towel to the invading red demon horde – time to call in the “Critter – Gitter””

Throwing in the towel to the invading red demon horde – time to call in the “Critter – Gitter”

Generally, I prefer to handle my own problem wildlife issues around my home, such as dealing with destructive garden-raiding raccoons (which once tried to reside in my attic), and I...

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The beautiful jewel of the Straits which takes you back in time

There is no question that when you step off a ferry boat onto Mackinac Island, you are taking a literal step back into time, very similar to the late 19th...

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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 for moose or bear, but rather for that ground-dwelling rodent called a woodchuck. The area...

Featured image for “The First Annual Free Cass River Rough Fish Derby was a great day for all”

The First Annual Free Cass River Rough Fish Derby was a great day for all

The Dead Waters of the Cass River has a lot of local history associated with it. Its name has nothing to do with being stagnant but is...

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

Dependable ‘Chuck rifles – tools for a great summertime outdoor adventure

When Turkeys Go Silent

Uncle Bob’s Memorial Turkey

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

Dependable ‘Chuck rifles – tools for a great summertime outdoor adventure

“Turkeyology 101”

Competing with Coyotes for Turkeys

TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS

Hook and line adventures during the Dog Days of summer

Foraging is a great and popular outdoor pastime

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

STORIES &
ADVENTURES

Successful hunter posing with his prize

Dependable ‘Chuck rifles – tools for a great summertime outdoor adventure

When Turkeys Go Silent

Uncle Bob’s Memorial Turkey

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

Dependable ‘Chuck rifles – tools for a great summertime outdoor adventure

“Turkeyology 101”

Competing with Coyotes for Turkeys

TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS

Hook and line adventures during the Dog Days of summer

Foraging is a great and popular outdoor pastime

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

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

Popular deer rifles and calibers in southern Michigan’s Limited Firearms Zone

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Bear Hunting Michigan’s Remote U.P. (incl. podcast) -part I

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Happy Memories While Hunting “Heartbreak Hill”.

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So You Want To Train A Bird Dog?

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My Fascination With The Outdoors

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Simple Stick and String Fishing

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Black Bear Hunting in Northern Ontario

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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What deer hunting is really like

Written by a thousand deer hunters…. Months of anticipation, planning & preparation. Getting up early, sitting outside all day in…

Wild Game Dynasty

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Active Scrapes, #1 Natural Hunting Location.

By: John Eberhart. As you likely know by now the Michigan NRC has banned baiting in 12 counties for the…

John Eberhart

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Scout Smart For Early Season Opportunities

By: John Eberhart. I don’t get it? There were several deer coming out into the soybean field every evening like…

John Eberhart

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Deer Hunting Stands: Find the Best Funnels

Courtesy of John Eberhart & Deer and Deer Hunting Magazine. Deer & Deer Hunting presents an online hunting show for real-world…

John Eberhart

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A spring black bear hunting season in Michigan would be a great alternative

By: Tom Lounsbury. The black bear is a very adaptable critter and can be found in a wide variety of…

Tom Lounsbury

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Southern Michigan’s Straight-Wall Cartridge Revolution

By: Tom Lounsbury. In June 2014, Michigan’s Natural Resource Commission (NRC) changed what was once known as the “Shotgun Zone”…

Tom Lounsbury

FISHING

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Hook and line adventures during the Dog Days of summer

Most folks often assume the Dog Days get their name from the mid to late summer’s dry and hot weather…

By: Tom Lounsbury

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The First Annual Free Cass River Rough Fish Derby was a great day for all

The Dead Waters of the Cass River has a lot of local history associated with it. Its…

By: Tom Lounsbury

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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