Learn the basics of hunting and build your skills as a beginner.
A Guide to Hunter Certification for Kids. Introduction: A Weekend of Learning Have you ever wanted one of your kids to follow in your footsteps and ask how to be a hunter? Does your heart pump when you talk about hunting? Does your face smile when the other person finds it just as exciting as…
A Tough Lesson on a Michigan Deer Youth Hunt Autumn is my favorite season and each year I look forward to new hunting adventures with my sons. My wife jokes that I have two seasons: Hunting and thinking about hunting. In Michigan, the Youth Hunt takes place in September and children can participate until the…
Youth Hunt Introduction and Reflections Youth hunting provides an excellent opportunity to introduce young people to the world of hunting at an early age. The journey can start with small game and progress to big game, such as whitetail deer, with the overall goal of building interest in the sport. Engaging the Youth My experience…
A How-To Guide to Field Dressing for Beginners. Beyond bullets and bows, there’s a moment every hunter faces – gutting a deer. It’s messy, it’s raw, and it’s the unspoken chapter of the hunt. Hunters typically field dress a deer by removing its internal organs, reducing weight for easier transportation and preserving the meat. For…
A Beginner’s Guide to Properly Mark Your Hunt Picture this: you’re out in the Michigan woods, rifle in hand, and you’ve just bagged a prized white-tailed deer. Now what? It’s time to tag a deer. This guide, inspired by a curious Redditor, walks you through the step-by-step process of tagging a deer in Michigan. Whether…
Don’t make these scent control mistakes. Picture this – me and my dad riding along in our 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88. The engine is rattling, the scent of a cigarettes in the air, and the rough voice of a seasoned hunter. In the world of hunting, my dad was a mentor. But he wasn’t a…
An Introduction to Firearm Care. Curious about the secrets behind keeping your firearms in peak condition for every hunting adventure? Growing up surrounded by my father’s passion for hunting, I inherited more than just a love for the great outdoors. In this guide, I’ll share the invaluable lessons on firearm maintenance that my dad passed…
A Father-Son Adventure in the Michigan Outdoors Embarking on your first deer hunt is a unique experience for any young hunter. It’s a blend of excitement, anticipation, and the challenge of making the right decisions in the field. As a father, I vividly recall my son Ethan’s initial venture into the world of hunting. His…
An Introduction to Finding Hunting Locations Embarking on the journey of deer scouting for the perfect hunting spot has been a rich experience for me as a hunter and a father. In this blog post, I’ll share insights into the intricacies of deer scouting, a skill that has become a cherished tradition with my three…
Hunting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them: Are you a budding hunter excited to tackle challenges on your family hunting trips? Let’s dive into why my dad and I faced hurdles and discover the secrets to a successful hunting experience. We’ll chat about hunting lessons such as scouting, scent elimination, and the art of hunting…