Members of the Swanson clan trace their roots to a homestead in Michigan's Upper Peninsula their ancestors built in 1857. They're what are colloquially known as ‘Yoopers'—UP speak for ‘someone born up here.' 2013 was the last deer camp for family patriarch George Swanson, for after 77 years prowling these woods, he could no longer trust his eyes.
Chasing bunnies with beagles is an affordable, exciting experience. If you’ve never tried it you should, but be careful—it’s easy to get hooked on hunting with these little hounds.
While the art of last-minute scouting won’t soon disappear, most hunters know they’d be better served having been better prepared. The season’s end is the best time to get the drop on deer movement and behavior. And you don’t have to worry about busting your spot putting boots on the ground.
An old boar black bear is a trophy of a lifetime for any hunter, and for good reason. Those who pursue him would do well to consider their quarry has spent a lifetime avoiding the moment.