All deer hunters know the drill. At this time of year, every acquaintance you meet in the grocery store, on the street, or someplace else will ask if you killed a deer. It’s a personalized version of the “How’s the weather?” question commonly used as a conversation starter. This year, I was asked the question […]
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Grand Lake St. Marys (Mercer, Auglaize counties) – Saugeyes are being caught in the early mornings. Minnows under a slip bobber is working as is jigs with twister tails. The Outdoorsman, 419-394-5769, www.eastbankmarina.com, click on “Outdoorsman” Indian Lake (Logan County) – Anglers are fishing for saugeyes in good numbers in the Moundwood area. The bite
Grayling Area Ice is forming on Lake Margrethe and anglers are waiting for the ice-fishing season to begin. The firearms deer season was a little slower than in the past. The deer seem to be running small, too. Skip’s Sport Shop, (989) 348-7111. Houghton Lake Area Fishing has come to a halt on Houghton Lake
St. Joseph Area Walleye fishing has been pretty good in the St. Joseph River, and steelhead anglers report fair to good fishing. The firearms deer season was a little on the slow side. B.J. Sports, (269) 429-8271. Allegan Area Fishing pressure has been very light around Allegan as most sportsmen focused on deer hunting. Unfortunately,
Tioga, Hammond, Cowanesque, Beechwood lakes (Tioga, Potter counties) – Trout and panfish have been the main catch on these waters, although walleyes and a few smallmouth bass also have been reported. Crappies have gone deeper, and are hitting on spinners and grub type jigs. Walleyes also have gone deep and are seeking slightly warmer water,
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East Lansing, Mich. – The Pigeon River Country State Forest consists of approximately 177 square miles of pristine northern Michigan wilderness. It is the largest uninterrupted wild area in the Lower Peninsula and is home to Michigan’s elk herd. P.S. Lovejoy, the primary architect of the Michigan Conservation Department back in 1921 – now called
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Caseville Area A few perch and lake trout are being caught in the Pigeon River where skim ice is forming. Perch and pike also are hitting through the ice off the docks. The firearms deer season was good, but hunter pressure was light. Goose hunting has been very good. Walsh Gun & Tackle, (989) 856-4465.
Harrisburg – In one of the largest natural-resources damage settlements in state history, Norfolk Southern will pay $7.35 million to the commonwealth to resolve its civil liability for a June 2006 derailment that polluted and killed fish and other aquatic life in three streams in McKean and Cameron counties. Under terms of the recently released
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St. Paul – It’s not uncommon for DNR officials to talk with hunters, anglers, park users, and trail riders – traditional groups of users. But a new directive from Mark Holsten, DNR commissioner, has regional officials engaging with what Joe Kurcinka refers to as “non-traditional stakeholders” – leaders in areas like healthcare, education, and civic
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