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HUNTING
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Regardless of your hunt, we have content to inspire, educate, facilitate, and support your next adventure.
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The "Big Five" of Urban Wildlife near Detroit
The Detroit region's emergence as a world-class outdoor destination has originated from its stunning parks, beautiful trails, and abundant wildlife - especially within reclaimed green spaces. Now that we've entered "peak wildlife season," here are the "Big Five" of urban wildlife near Detroit! " Hold on guys - we need to drive quickly. Two lions are fighting up ahead. " Sleep immediately dissipated from my tired eyes. It was 7:20AM on a chilled winter morning in Pilanesberg

Dan Cooke
Nov 21, 20259 min read


Opening Day Checklist for Michigan's 2025 Whitetail Deer Firearm Season
Michigan's Opening Day for the 2025 whitetail deer firearm season is this Saturday, November 15th ! As you finalize your deer camp preparation, here are 5 essential checklist items for every hunter to cross-off before heading into the woods - as well as 7 safety tips for non-hunters on recreating during firearm season. Friday, November 14th, 2025. 8 o'clock in the morning. The forests and fields throughout the Great State of Michigan are calm under the shroud of overcast ski

Dan Cooke
Nov 12, 202510 min read


Fall 2025 Preview: Elite 8 Outdoor Experiences near Detroit to Enjoy this Season
Happy Fall, Detroit! These warmer days coupled with crisper nights mean that the BEST RECREATIONAL SEASON for experiencing Detroit has...

Dan Cooke
Sep 23, 20259 min read


The Ultimate Michigan Hunting Cheatsheet - Fall 2025 Edition
Fall means primetime in Detroit's outdoors - especially for the Michigan hunting community ready for crisp mornings and cool evenings in...

Dan Cooke
Sep 5, 20257 min read


Michigan Turkey Hunting Cheatsheet: Guide for Spring 2025
Spring's arrival includes a symphony of bird songs - including the coveted turkey gobble for Detroit's conservationists. Here is...

Dan Cooke
Apr 4, 20256 min read


Spring 2025 Preview: Top Outdoor Experiences near Detroit this Season
Happy Spring, Detroit! With our darkest days finally behind us, outdoor enthusiasts can look forward to increasingly more daylight to...

Dan Cooke
Apr 3, 20258 min read


The March Survival Guide for Metro Detroit's Outdoor Enthusiasts - 2025 Edition
Is it winter or spring..? Nobody in the Detroit region really knows, especially the month of March. Regardless of this month's...

Dan Cooke
Mar 6, 20255 min read


Conservation in Action: Support your Outdoors and Community at "DOEnation Metro Detroit"
Whitetail Deer Season in Michigan may have reached its final week, BUT there's still plenty of time left to contribute to charitable...

Dan Cooke
Jan 23, 20255 min read


Hunting Hard Knocks, Pt. 2: Michigan Needs You to Harvest a Doe
In honor of the arrival of peak hunting season in Michigan, we're continuing our series on true - yet controversial - considerations for...

Dan Cooke
Oct 3, 20245 min read


Hunting Hard Knocks, Pt. 1: The Necessity of Hunting for Michigan
In honor of the arrival of peak hunting season in Michigan, we're launching a two-part series on true - yet controversial -...

Dan Cooke
Nov 10, 20238 min read


Top Five Outdoor Destinations near Detroit: Spring 2023 Edition
Brace yourself - the super bloom is coming! As spring continues to gradually reclaim its domain over Detroit's revitalized environment,...

Dan Cooke
Apr 10, 20237 min read


Top 10 New Year's Resolutions to Accomplish in Detroit's Outdoors
Happy New Year, Detroit!! Now that 2023 has arrived in full regalia, here are the Expedition Detroit Team's New Year's resolutions,...

Dan Cooke
Jan 7, 202312 min read
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