Ludington, Mich – State officials and fisheries experts from around Lake Michigan are using a new computer simulation model to play out different salmon- and trout-stocking scenarios in an effort to better balance the fish with the lake’s forage base. Michigan State University fisheries professor Michael Jones recently presented the model and several generic stocking […]
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It’s wasn’t the most glamorous headline, but Gov. Mark Dayton this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to develop a new program for farmers designed to increase “voluntary adoption of conservation practices to protect rivers, streams and other waters.” Sounds good, but a key word there, folks: voluntary. The
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Lansing – There were five gun-related accidents during the 2011 firearms deer season, which continues a downward trend that has occurred during the past six years. Three of those incidents were fatalities, which has caused some concern among state law enforcement officials. “We’re kind of disappointed in the number of fatalities,” Sgt. Jon Wood, of
MI: Hunting incidents continue to decline in state Read More »
Brainerd, Minn. – Mild weather – until a couple recent cold snaps – has served to delay a couple of the more popular ice-fishing events in Minnesota, including the Brainerd Jaycees event, which last year attracted more than 10,000 ice anglers. The Brainerd event was rescheduled for Feb. 11 on Gull Lake’s Hole in the
Poor ice forces changes for ice-angling contests Read More »
Southern Michigan – It’s a simple equation: Below-freezing temperatures for several consecutive days equals safe ice for fishing. But in southern Michigan, unseasonably warm weather has ruined the equation and put ice anglers’ plans on hold. “For the month of December, (we were) five degrees above normal in southeast Michigan,” National Weather Service meteorologist Dave
Ice angling takes a hit in the south Read More »
Editor’s note: Safe ice was being reported on some lakes in northern Michigan last week. However, there was still a lot of open water on rivers and larger lakes. Anglers should use caution if heading out on the ice. Call ahead for an update on ice conditions. Test the ice as you go, never fish
Good ice ‘up north;’mixed bag on Houghton Lake Read More »
New Vienna, Ohio – At age 51, Greg Ross thought about giving up on deer hunting. “It was getting harder to find the time to get out,” Ross said. “I was discouraged a little bit. I didn’t have that many places to hunt and different things like that. Then, I thought about my son and my
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Big Six LAKE MILLE LACS East – Ice conditions are improving and there is some limited travel to structure further in the lake. But resorts and bait shops are advising to check with them and stay on the marked roads as you venture out. Walleyes, many of which have been big, and perch are being caught
Anglers put more emphasis on panfish as walleye bite slows Read More »
Banquets/Fundraisers. Jan. 21: Davison Area WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., St. Johns Parrish Hall. For more info call Jeremy Keefer, 810-691-7176. Jan. 23: Shakey Lakes WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Camp Shakey Saloon. For more info call Debbie Dahl, 906-753-6484. Jan. 28: Benefit4Kids Winter Banquet, Tina’s Country Kitchen & Banquet Center, Macomb. For more info call Al Baggett, 877-245-5430 ext.
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