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Rutting whitetails and jack-o-lanterns are a timeframe which goes hand in hand

Jack-o-lanterns and whitetail deer have something in common because Halloween is the key timeframe when the whitetail rut in Michigan starts warming up. It is a time when using various deer vocalizations, as well as rattling, can pay dividends for...

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“The Chamber Flashbacks” – Holly Holy

By now, if you’ve been following our Chamber of Flashbacks, you might wonder how it is that Ross has made...

A Bear Hunt To Remember

I will miss the call of the Raven and the sound its wings made as it took flight. I will...

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

Preparing baits for bear camp creates a sweet, sticky mess. Bears crave sweets and when they’re in the mode to...

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Life Is A Highway

There has been a lot of traffic at our place in recent months, so much so, that a particular song...

THE LATEST

Rutting whitetails and jack-o-lanterns are a timeframe which goes hand in hand

Jack-o-lanterns and whitetail deer have something in common because Halloween is the key timeframe when the whitetail rut in Michigan starts warming up. It is a time when using various deer vocalizations, as well as rattling, can pay dividends for...

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“The Chamber Flashbacks” – Holly Holy

By now, if you’ve been following our Chamber of Flashbacks, you might wonder how it is that Ross has made it this far? This final Ross feature is a tribute...

A Bear Hunt To Remember

I will miss the call of the Raven and the sound its wings made as it took flight. I will miss the hoot of the owl, and the feeling that...

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

Preparing baits for bear camp creates a sweet, sticky mess. Bears crave sweets and when they’re in the mode to beef up in preparation for hibernation, what better place than...

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Life Is A Highway

There has been a lot of traffic at our place in recent months, so much so, that a particular song came to mind… “Life is a highway. I want to...

HUNTING &
OUTDOORS

Hunting deer in sights

Putting a focus on targeting prime venison

Liberty hunt memories – deer camp jokes and paybacks

While You Were Sleeping

STORIES &
ADVENTURES

Successful hunter posing with his prize

Liberty hunt memories – deer camp jokes and paybacks

The Chamber of Flashbacks – “$h*t Happens”

A lucky lady and her dandy Michigan bull elk

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

“The Chamber Flashbacks” – Holly Holy

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

Crossbow hunting adventures and discovering an ancient and simplistic design made better than ever

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

Liberty hunt memories – deer camp jokes and paybacks

The Chamber of Flashbacks – “$h*t Happens”

A lucky lady and her dandy Michigan bull elk

HUNTING &
OUTDOORS

Hunting deer in sights

Putting a focus on targeting prime venison

Liberty hunt memories – deer camp jokes and paybacks

While You Were Sleeping

TIPS &
TECHNIQUES

Hunter giving advice to a couple of eager hunters

“The Chamber Flashbacks” – Holly Holy

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

Crossbow hunting adventures and discovering an ancient and simplistic design made better than ever

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

Wolf Shot In Self-Defense !

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Arrowheads – A Steady Evolution

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Ticks – an unseen and often unnoticed menace ready and waiting in Michigan’s great outdoors.

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

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The Retirement Of A Legendary Fishing Rod

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Nice Ice Baby!

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Ode to the Dependable Remington 870

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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Wisconsin Example of How Michigan Bears Could be Better Managed

By: Richard P. Smith. Wisconsin is a perfect example of how Michigan could better manage their bear population. During 2016,…

Richard P Smith

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Mautz Paint

By: Charlie Brand. Foreward & Afterward by: Bruce Ter Beek. Foreward – The Other Values Derived From the Outdoors Experience…

Wild Game Dynasty

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A Muzzleloader Season “Double”

By: Bob Weller. With muzzleloader season right around the corner, I am reminded of one of my favorite hunting success…

Robert Weller

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A Rainy-Day Disaster

When I walked outside early this morning, I closed my eyes and smiled as I drew that first breath of…

Robert Weller

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The Hunt I Will Never Forget

By: Luke Allen. On November 9th my friend Mike and I left for the hunting trip of a lifetime. It…

Wild Game Dynasty

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Public Land Strategies – that actually work.

By: John Eberhart. Public Land Strategies Something that receives very little print or TV and video footage for the amount…

John Eberhart

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