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.
Michigan’s DNR Has Its Hands Full With Wildlife Issues
Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources has its hands full with wildlife issues, & accordingly, what follows is a brief outline of some of pro-active measures being proposed…
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.
The Fight Over Hunting Wolves in Michigan Continues
Michigan’s House of Representatives voted 69-39 last week to define wolves as a game species and to authorize the state to designate game species.
Taxidermy Tips for Deer Hunters
Hunter and writer, Glen Wunderlich, give us six tips to remember when preparing your next big buck for the taxidermist.
.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…
Hunters Are the Backbone of American Wildlife Management, No Other Groups Measure Up
The term “conservationist” has been coopted by groups that desire to promote a sense of hands-off wildlife management that denies the reality of the best wildlife management tool ever… hunting.
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.
Michigan Hunters Welcome Use of Silencers
A tip of the hat goes to lawmakers who have taken the bold initiative to restore a slice of our rights and to save the hearing of the next generation of American hunters.
Glen Wunderlich’s Thinking Afield Column
Management is a conceptual process, whereby its effectiveness, or lack thereof, is measured in tangible results.
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.
Michigan and Mother Nature’s Bountiful Blessings
To my amazement, the trees were adorned with numerous bluebirds and house finches – all taking their respective places at the tips of branches gleaming in the waning sunlight,
Persistence, Teamwork & a Late Season Buck
Charlie took careful aim with his muzzleloading rifle at a December survivor buck only to witness it run off carrying its front leg.
The Battle with Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Continues in Michigan
The ever-evolving status of Michigan’s deer herd is showing some very positive results, based on information provided by our DNR.
DNR Seems Pleased with Hunters’ Cooperation in Determining Extent of CWD in Michigan
Unseasonably warm weather for much of Michigan’s regular firearms deer season has prompted hunters to spend more time afield. While it is too early to know how this season stacks up to those in…..
Anti-Hunting Lawyers, Bilking the Tax Payer for Billions, But You’re NOT Allowed Know
Those of us, who have paid our hard-earned dollars into the system, have had no legal right to know how much of our money has been squandered…
Hunters: A Few Thoughts Before The Trigger Is Pulled
Many states have come a long way reducing the number of hunting accidents. Let’s all build on good, safe hunting tradition…
Deer Hunting Checklist, Making It & Checking It Twice
Deer hunting season is upon us and it’s time to prepare by thinking ahead. Let’s get to it with these 10 suggestions…
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…
Michigan Chronic Wasting Disease – Killing Deer To Save Them
We need individuals who have always hunted in Ingham County & surrounding counties to keep hunting. The DNR can’t fight this disease without their support…
Rifle Scope Parallax Adjustment ~ Video
What universal lesson can a bag of charcoal teach about rifle scope parallax adjustment?
