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Backpack into the Ontario “bush” for Lake & Brooke Trout

Matt and I would become lifelong friends after the two of us made our way into the Ontario wilderness for several days of hiking, camping, and fishing. We shouldered our packs, aluminum canoe, and walked from the truck to the...

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MI Shed Hunter Kills Black Bear in Self Defense

Twenty-three-year-old Kyle Nelson from Norway, Michigan killed a black bear in self defense while looking for shed antlers on April...

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Enjoying Wintertime bushytail hunting adventures

Michigan offers a generous squirrel hunting season which runs from September 15 to March 31, and you don’t have to...

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WHEN MICE MAKE HEADLINES: The Trilogy

You know life has slowed down when the big excitement of the day is an in depth discussion about unusual...

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Dealing with The Big Chill

Michigan has had some rather mild winters in recent years, but this year has been an eye-opener. At least in...

THE LATEST

Backpack into the Ontario “bush” for Lake & Brooke Trout

Matt and I would become lifelong friends after the two of us made our way into the Ontario wilderness for several days of hiking, camping, and fishing. We shouldered our packs, aluminum canoe, and walked from the truck to the...

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MI Shed Hunter Kills Black Bear in Self Defense

Twenty-three-year-old Kyle Nelson from Norway, Michigan killed a black bear in self defense while looking for shed antlers on April 12, 2024. He shot the bear with a CPX2 9...

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Enjoying Wintertime bushytail hunting adventures

Michigan offers a generous squirrel hunting season which runs from September 15 to March 31, and you don’t have to travel far in the state to find good squirrel hunting...

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WHEN MICE MAKE HEADLINES: The Trilogy

You know life has slowed down when the big excitement of the day is an in depth discussion about unusual mouse encounters. Being a wildlife blog, we took liberties here...

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Dealing with The Big Chill

Michigan has had some rather mild winters in recent years, but this year has been an eye-opener. At least in my Thumb area, it has been an up and down...

HUNTING &
OUTDOORS

Hunting deer in sights

Enjoying Wintertime bushytail hunting adventures

Michigan’s most popular opening day – November 15th

Ladies-only pheasant hunt

STORIES &
ADVENTURES

Successful hunter posing with his prize

MI Shed Hunter Kills Black Bear in Self Defense

WGD Podcasts 2.0!

A missing dog found while anticipating opening day

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

Dealing with The Big Chill

Predator Hunting At Night

Archery deer hunting using both arrows and bolts (aka quarrels)

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

MI Shed Hunter Kills Black Bear in Self Defense

WGD Podcasts 2.0!

A missing dog found while anticipating opening day

HUNTING &
OUTDOORS

Hunting deer in sights

Enjoying Wintertime bushytail hunting adventures

Michigan’s most popular opening day – November 15th

Ladies-only pheasant hunt

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

Dealing with The Big Chill

Predator Hunting At Night

Archery deer hunting using both arrows and bolts (aka quarrels)

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

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

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A Wild Experience With My Father

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Simple Stick and String Fishing

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Spousal Date Redefined

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Preseason readiness for fast approaching deer hunting adventures

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“Busy As A Bee” Season

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Dealing with The Big Chill

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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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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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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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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Three’s Company…if you can keep up;)

As the three of us continued our walk down the ole’ skidder run I kept wondering where in the heck…

Wild Game Dynasty

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Archery deer hunting using both arrows and bolts (aka quarrels)

Thanks to the new accurate system of requiring hunters to register (online or by phone) their deer harvested in Michigan…

Tom Lounsbury

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.41 Great Lakes – a new and truly amazing straight wall cartridge

When Michigan’s Shotgun Zone became the Limited Firearms Zone in 2014, it would completely change the complexion of deer hunting…

Tom Lounsbury

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