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“Turkeyology 101”

I never really hunted turkey with any regularity and seriousness until 2016, when I booked a hunt Gary Morgan. I have hunted several more times with Gary on his turkey hunts and I always seem to learn at least one...

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Kayaking in an Abandoned Mine

Have you ever paddled a kayak in an abandoned, underground mine? Well folks, this year on our spring break trip...

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Foraging is a great and popular outdoor pastime

Humans from the beginning of time have been foragers seeking edible plants in order to survive, and foraging in the...

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When Turkeys Go Silent

One of the best things about turkey hunting is when the morning silence is broken by the sound of the...

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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...

THE LATEST

“Turkeyology 101”

I never really hunted turkey with any regularity and seriousness until 2016, when I booked a hunt Gary Morgan. I have hunted several more times with Gary on his turkey hunts and I always seem to learn at least one...

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Featured image for “Kayaking in an Abandoned Mine”

Kayaking in an Abandoned Mine

Have you ever paddled a kayak in an abandoned, underground mine? Well folks, this year on our spring break trip to Kentucky, we did exactly that. We have been paddling...

Featured image for “Foraging is a great and popular outdoor pastime”

Foraging is a great and popular outdoor pastime

Humans from the beginning of time have been foragers seeking edible plants in order to survive, and foraging in the wild remains to be a highly popular outdoor pastime today....

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When Turkeys Go Silent

One of the best things about turkey hunting is when the morning silence is broken by the sound of the first Tom gobbling from his roost. For the next several...

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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...

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

When Turkeys Go Silent

Uncle Bob’s Memorial Turkey

Doubling Up On Dandy Gobblers

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

“Turkeyology 101”

Competing with Coyotes for Turkeys

1968 – The year my annual spring turkey hunting adventures began

TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS

Foraging is a great and popular outdoor pastime

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

Remembering when a lamb suddenly turns into a lion

STORIES &
ADVENTURES

Successful hunter posing with his prize

When Turkeys Go Silent

Uncle Bob’s Memorial Turkey

Doubling Up On Dandy Gobblers

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

“Turkeyology 101”

Competing with Coyotes for Turkeys

1968 – The year my annual spring turkey hunting adventures began

TIPS FOR
BEGINNERS

Foraging is a great and popular outdoor pastime

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

Remembering when a lamb suddenly turns into a lion

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

Drawing Attention To Michigan’s Grouse Woods

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Old Tyme Hunting Adventures

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A Wild Experience With My Father

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2023 Turkey Season; More Great Memories With Dad

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The Colorful History Of Michigan Deer Hunting

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Public Hunting Land: 6 Features of a Great Deer Stand

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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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Howdah pistols – the forerunner of today’s hunting handguns

During the 1790’s, British officers and other gentlemen associated with the East India Company in India were introduced to big…

Tom Lounsbury

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2023’s Highest Scoring Bears

Russell Waypa from Menominee shot the highest scoring black bear entered in state records maintained by Commemorative Bucks of Michigan…

Richard P Smith

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A Crossroads In The Balance

The beginning of each hunting season is in-and-of-itself a fresh start. I look at “this time of year” as a…

Wild Game Dynasty

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Atlanta Muzzle Loading Adventures

By: Keith Kinyon. For the 2021 muzzleloader season I headed north to Atlanta Michigan, just like I had for…

Keith Kinyon

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Are We Hunting For A Clean Kill ?

By: Jim Kushner. If you are reading this you are no doubt one of the millions(?) of hunting & fishing…

Jim Kushner

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Increase In Bear Licenses Essential

By: Richard P. Smith. Even though there are now more black bears in parts of the UP than whitetail deer…

Richard P Smith

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