Explore Deer Hunting: Tips, Gear, Seasons, and Expert Insights
A Beginner’s Guide to Hunting Essentials. Wondering what to bring on your first deer hunt? Worried about forgetting something important? I teach my boys that preparation is the key to having fun. The last thing you want is to be out in the field ready to gut a deer and not have the right tools….
My Advice for Good Hunting Etiquette. Are you new to deer hunting and researching Michigan’s vast options and public land in search of the perfect spot? If you’ve ever wondered about hunting etiquette on public land, you’re not alone. Finding the right place and respecting fellow hunters can be tricky. Keep reading to learn how…
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…
Best Bear Lodge: Hunting Haven. From deer scouting to cozy cabins – the unexpected joy of Best Bear Lodge in Irons, Michigan. Their sign along 10-1/2 mile road changed my camping game forever. Let me take you on a journey where nature meets the heart and soul of Matt and Carrie Bearup. Writing about my…
An Introduction to Guns. Are you interested in rifles for hunting but not sure where to start? Or maybe you are just interested in what other hunters use and why. I have successfully hunted for over four decades in Michigan and Canada for whitetail deer, elk, bear and moose. My hunting rifles tell a story…
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…
Hi, I’m Amanda, Scott’s wife. We are a couple on a mission to turn a love for Michigan and hunting into an adventure-filled blog for fellow hunters. Scott is the hunting expert, but I might pop into the blog from time to time to share stories. We both enjoy the outdoors and sharing our adventures…
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…