Support for hunting remains high among the population, it behooves all of us to reflect upon the successful American conservation model and how we can improve it.
Hunting Ethics and Going the Extra Mile
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Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association. Outdoor writer and columnist for The Argus-Press and blog site at www.thinkingafield.org . Member National Rifle Association, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, member U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance, Quality Deer Management Association, Commemorative Bucks of Michigan.
.450 Bushmaster : Not All Bullets are Equal, Range Test
Recently, I took the opportunity to compare results of two completely different styles of ammunition for the enormously popular .450 Bushmaster caliber.
Successful Fawn Killer, Coyote Hunting, from a Fixed Blind
Saving fawns can be a challenging experience, although success is never guaranteed. But, this time, we beat the odds.
.22 Rimfire Ammo & New Shooters
At long last it’s official: The .22 rimfire ammo shortage is over. If you’ve contemplated introducing a youngster to shooting, the .22 rimfire is a great way to begin…
Winchester Varmint X Shotshell Review
For hunters that hunt in heavy cover, shotguns loaded with Winchester Varmint X Shotshell can be an ideal choice as either a primary firearm or a close-in option when hunting…
Big D Custom Game Calls – Review
The demand for turkey calls has exploded commensurately with the population of turkeys and that of turkey hunters…
Michigan Coyotes & Nighttime Predators In-need of Additional Controls
It’s past time that we quit protecting the varmints that are helping to reduce our declining deer herd.
My 50 Year-Old Truck
Looking back to the ‘60s, I recall how my friends and I always yearned for a vehicle that would simply start and drive, because we always seemed to be working on whatever we had.
McRees Precision Rifle Won’t Accept Failure
When one of his rifles failed 15 years ago, Scott McRee took matters into his own hands and thus was born McRees Precision Rifles…
.50 Caliber Shooter Scott McRee & The King of Two Miles
The winning team had been a man short and had placed Scott McRee on their team without his knowledge…
Rifle Scope Parallax Adjustment ~ Video
What universal lesson can a bag of charcoal teach about rifle scope parallax adjustment?
My Food Plot Battle, Seed + Fertilizer, Should = Deer
Years ago, I decided a tiny knob overlooking a swamp would be the perfect location for a secluded food plot in need of seed and hunting hideout…
‘Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2015’ Doesn’t Address The Loophole Misconception!?
There is no gun show loophole, and, this bill certainly doesn’t address the loophole misconception, then what is this proposed legislation’s purpose???
Stihl Makes Food Plot Management Easy
It was on a golf course in the early 1970s, that I first saw one, while waiting on a tee box…
Michigan Wild Turkey Hunt with Glen Wunderlich ~ Video
At long last, two proud toms revealed themselves only a hundred yards from us. With the decoy in their sights, their purposeful approach continued with no effort from me. Michigan Wild Turkey Hunt…
Modern Hunting Optics by John Barsness
There’s no longer an excuse for not knowing what you don’t know about gun optics…
My Happy Results – Thanks, Mossy Oak Camo Gun Wraps
I’ve been there and done the camo paint jobs. And, as proud as I was with the finished product, it doesn’t compare to the built in versatility and the genius of wrapping…
Hunting Common Sense Is On The March In Michigan
Michigan to allow .35 Caliber Or Larger Ammunition in Deer Zone Three.
Michigan Coyote & Squirrel Hunt with Lapua Sub-sonic Ammunition
There remains an under-utilized bonanza for hunters amid the woodlots and forests of America called squirrels…
The Accuracy Game by Glen Wunderlich
There’s no intent here to persuade anyone to shoot the wings off flies at 100 paces with a deer gun. But good gear and lots of practice can get you close…
Freedom is NOT Free
It is fair to ponder that freedom is not free when it is at the expense of others. Think about that when government portends to give us anything…
Mosquito Warfare, Lets Kill Em All
If you have that outdoor bug – a hankering for fresh air and sunshine – there’s one real bug ready to have you, too: the mosquito…
Michigan’s Cold vs Arizona’s Warm Freedom
After the most grueling Michigan winter in memory, it was time for a refreshing change of pace where freedom reigns…
Mossberg Flex 22 Rifle ~ Video Review
Linda Powell of Mossberg demonstrates the unique flexibility of the new Flex 22, which allows adaptations for different conditions and body sizes making this firearm a versatile addition to anyone’s collection…
FoodSaver GameSaver Silver Vacuum Sealer Review
Nothing is worse than to have spent hard-earned cash and put in all the effort, only to have wasted meat or fish, because it hadn’t been taken care of properly…
New Years Resolution: More Survival Gear
I solicited advice from outdoor enthusiasts from across North America and here’s a list of items you may wish to consider to take along on your next outdoor excursion…
Advantages of Granular Powder in Muzzleloaders
Good shooters know that granular powder is the key to shot-to-shot consistency but many of today’s hunters have never experimented with Triple Seven powder in its smaller, granular FFFg configuration…
PlotWatcher Pro Camera Review
This PlotWatcher Pro Camera Review results in a trail camera designed to perform surveillance work during daylight hours and is just the ticket to scout…
Beating the Ongoing Ammunition Shortage
Forward-thinking handloaders are weathering the ammo shortage storm much better, because of the inherent nature of loading their own…
Ammo – Now You See It, Now You Don’t
Be it normally common .22 caliber rimfire, highly popular .223, or widely used 9mm or .40 caliber ammo, it’s rare as gold, and in some cases, just as expensive…
