Michigan Black Bear Hunting
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Michigan Black Bear Hunting: Step by Step

Hunting black bears in Michigan demands patience and strategy. With a lottery-based system, hunters apply for licenses or accumulate preference points for future draws. Understanding bear management units, quotas, and the preference point system increases the chance of a successful hunt. Happy hunting in Michigan’s wild!

Online Hunter Safety Course in progress
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New Hunter Loading: Online Hunter Safety Course

Day Three with Bayliee Let’s dive into my experience teaching Units 5 and 6 of the Online Hunter Safety Course through Hunter-Ed. Hopefully, this offers encouragement and excitement for you to mentor a young person and share your hunting knowledge. My niece and I are working through the Online Hunter Safety Course offered for Michigan…

Man wearing camouflage sitting in hunting chair holding a mug
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Best Hunting Chair for a Ground Blind (2024)

As someone who’s tried numerous blind chairs, I’ve narrowed down my list of best hunting chairs to these top three swivel chairs for best comfort during long hunts.  Hunting requires patience, stealth, and comfort. When you sit in a blind for long periods of time waiting for the right whitetail deer to come along, you…

Hunter next to car with deer on roof overcomes hunting mistakes
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Common Deer Hunting Mistakes You Can Avoid

Deer Blunders With My Dad Ever wondered about the secrets of successful hunting? Well, I have experienced many deer blunders and mistakes with my dad. From scent control to noise, and firearm maintenance to movement mistakes. Despite my dad teaching many positive lessons, I sometimes learned more through his mistakes. Now, let’s travel back in…

Three hunters hanging out at a picnic table on their hunting trip
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What Causes Buck Fever? 

An expanded definition for new hunters. Imagine you’re out in the woods, silently tracking through the wilderness. Suddenly, you spot a majestic, trophy-worthy buck. That’s when “buck fever” kicks in! Buck fever is what hunters call the mix of nervousness, excitement, and anxiety that comes with the thrilling moment of encountering a big, impressive male…