Experience the thrill of Michigan elk hunting with spot and stalk methods and horseback adventures. This inspiring story highlights camaraderie, perseverance, and the joy of hunting, encouraging all to keep applying for the chance to draw a coveted Michigan elk tag.
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!
Are you heading to a gun range for the first time and want to know what to expect? Maybe you’re worried you’ll make a mistake? Whether you’re a seasoned shooter or a beginner, the experience of hitting the range can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. The purpose of our gun range visits is for myself…
If you’re a new hunter trying to understand how to get a license to hunt bears in Michigan, you’ve landed on the right page. Michigan’s application season starts May 1st! I’ve hunted in both the upper and lower peninsula of Michigan. I have three sons who are hoping to hunt black bears in the future….
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…
Big Game Hunt of a Lifetime: My dream moose hunt adventure was set in motion at an expo in Grand Rapids, Michigan with two hunting friends. The journey ahead would take place over 2,000 miles away near Daniel’s Harbor, Newfoundland, Canada. I set my mind on a trophy eastern Canadian moose – the largest member…
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…
Deer Blunders With My Dad Ever wondered about the secrets of successful hunting? Well, I have two hunting mistakes: scent control and being noisy. Despite my dad teaching many positive lessons, I sometimes learned more through his mistakes. Now, let’s travel back in time while I share a story about a thermos, coffee, and how…
I bought my first set of shooting sticks from Cabela’s in the early 2000s before going on a Moose Hunt to Newfoundland. My shooting sticks consisted of two telescoping poles hinged together at one end with a V rest affixed at the end. The shooting sticks also served as a walking stick to steady my…
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…