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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 is very incorrect. Suckers get their name from their fleshy...

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Competing with Coyotes for Turkeys

Well, my friends, deer season is behind us. The snow is gone, and those toms will soon be gobbling away...

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Remembering when a lamb suddenly turns into a lion

There is an old saying – “In like a lamb and out like a lion” and vice versa, relating to...

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Nice Ice Baby!

In Northern Michigan, we are currently “Under Pressure” as ice surrounds us on all sides. It’s beautiful but deceivingly dangerous....

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2023 And Me: A Year to Remember

Author: Rodd Little. Anyone who hunts or fishes has years where everything he does falls right into place, while other...

THE LATEST

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 is very incorrect. Suckers get their name from their fleshy...

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Featured image for “Competing with Coyotes for Turkeys”

Competing with Coyotes for Turkeys

Well, my friends, deer season is behind us. The snow is gone, and those toms will soon be gobbling away in the woods this spring. Your chance to put in...

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Remembering when a lamb suddenly turns into a lion

There is an old saying – “In like a lamb and out like a lion” and vice versa, relating to how a winter will most likely be. Some of those...

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Nice Ice Baby!

In Northern Michigan, we are currently “Under Pressure” as ice surrounds us on all sides. It’s beautiful but deceivingly dangerous. At moments you find yourself amidst the ultimate winter wonderland...

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2023 And Me: A Year to Remember

Author: Rodd Little. Anyone who hunts or fishes has years where everything he does falls right into place, while other years it seems like no matter what you do nothing...

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

Competing with Coyotes for Turkeys

2023 And Me: A Year to Remember

1968 – The year my annual spring turkey hunting adventures began

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

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.

Ladies Preparing To Take Aim

STORIES &
ADVENTURES

Successful hunter posing with his prize

Competing with Coyotes for Turkeys

2023 And Me: A Year to Remember

1968 – The year my annual spring turkey hunting adventures began

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

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.

Ladies Preparing To Take Aim

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

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

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A Fine Opening Day For Michigan Pheasants

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Using Dogs to Locate Wounded Bear or Deer

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A Classic Winchester Lever Action

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The Quest For A Grand Slam Began Near Spring Training

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

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Tag Team Fishing Scheme

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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Let’s Go Hunting!

By: Jim Kushner. I recently had a conversation with a couple of fellow deer hunters. One is fairly new to…

Jim Kushner

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Dealing With The Whimsies Of Mother Nature

By: Tom Lounsbury. The 2017 firearms deer season was real interesting, not to mention somewhat challenging in regards to weather,…

Tom Lounsbury

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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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The History Of Deer Hunting In Michigan

By: Tom Lounsbury. Humankind certainly has a way of changing the face of the world, especially in the name of…

Tom Lounsbury

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Find Those Primary Rut Spots Now And Give Thanks To A Gobbler

By: John Eberhart. Proper location preparation can make the difference in whether or not you have success stories to tell.…

John Eberhart

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It Is Why We Hunt

By: Jim Kushner. In my opinion it’s really about the enjoyment of hunting and what really makes it fun for…

Jim Kushner

FISHING

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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

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Tag Team Fishing Scheme

Outnumbered and ambushed! That’s the story of one less fish in our stream. And man (or woman) was not the…

By: Rebecca Morgan