by Ed H Edwards, Lansing Chapter Member, avid hunter, and fisherman Stay Warm When the Weather Is  Cold and Cool When It Is Hot! I’m often asked, “How do I stay warm when hunting or fishing in cold weather?” To explain how to stay warm, let’s review the source of body heat and how it can […]

by Joshua Reynolds, Lansing SCI member and avid hunter Chapter member Josh Reynolds recently hunted a bear in Maine with two bonus introduced species, here is his story! We stalked within 45 yards and ran out of cover of a red deer that looked like it belonged on a New Zealand Outfitters brochure. It’s not what I […]

The Lansing SCI Chapter welcomes Steve Burton to our board! Get to know him in this interview. Get to know Steve Burton Hello, my name is Steve Burton and I am your newest SCI-Lansing Board Member.  I became a member in 2019 just before my retirement.  I’ve always had a passion for hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, […]

by Ed H Edwards, Lansing Chapter Member, avid hunter, and fisherman SCI Lansing Chapter Fundraiser $ Wisely Spent! On November 3rd I stood with approximately 100 veterans for a group picture and thought of their sacrifices to serve our country and how important this event was to them. I suspect many were involved in or witnessed […]

by Ed H Edwards, Lansing Chapter Member, avid hunter, and fisherman “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 10:31, VIV) I never pray for success on a hunt except when […]

by Ed H Edwards, Lansing Chapter Member, avid hunter, and fisherman Ducks, Geese, and Cranes oh Boy! “Kill!” BOOM “Em!” I literally jumped the gun before the guide finished his permission to shoot as a flock of at least a dozen cranes glided into our decoy spread. There were no circling passes. These came straight in […]

by Ed H Edwards, Lansing Chapter Member, avid hunter, and fisherman Two centuries ago,  the capstone of an English Gentleman’s Education was “The Grand Tour.” Having completed his formal schooling, the young chap would journey often accompanied by a tutor on a year or more travel through the capitals and historic sights of Europe and sometimes […]

New chapter member Larry Holcomb outlines his 2024 attempt to harvest a Michigan record turkey using archery equipment. Larry has a Ph.D in Zoology from Michigan State University and was a Biology professor at several universities during his career.  From 1974 through 1977 Larry accepted a position with the United Nations and moved his family to […]

by Ed H Edwards, Lansing Chapter Member, avid hunter, and fisherman    Successful Fishing and Hunting in the Sunshine State! Standing in the Ponce Inlet surf I yelled to the guy fishing next to me “This might be a shark!” An opportunity to travel out of Michigan in March to a warmer climate is always welcome […]

by Ed H Edwards, Lansing Chapter Member, avid hunter, and fisherman  Safari Club International Lansing Chapter helped make it possible! Pheasants departed the release tower like bees leaving their hive and flew in every direction except where I was stationed. A rooster finally veered in my direction and with gun up and hope in my heart […]