Have you been thinking about getting your hunter safety’s license this year? Are you ready to sign up for a Hunter Safety Field Day and wondering what to expect? Each state is going to be different, but keep reading if you’re interested in a Michigan field day experience. First, thank you for joining the hunting…
Do you know a young child interested in hunting but isn’t sure where to start? There are two main ways you can approach this in Michigan. The first is through a mentor or apprentice relationship and hunting license purchases. There are some benefits to this because you can help a young hunter discover the tradition…
A Journey to Hunter Certification for kids Have you wondered how long the online hunter safety course takes? It’s been a few years since I went through the Online Hunter Safety Course for Michigan with my sons. My niece, Bayliee and I are breaking it up into 4 or 5 days with 2-hour sessions to…
Hunting with Patience in Michigan: Ever tried tracking deer with teenagers? Step into the Michigan woods with me, where every step is a lesson. Every decision builds on teaching the next generation of hunters. Walk with me through a food plot, where a successful shot leads to a tracking adventure. Travel back to a memorable…
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….
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…