Division of Wildlife Central Ohio – Wildlife District 1 • State wildlife officer Chad Grote teamed up with state parks officer Shannon Hoffer to work the Independence Day fireworks at Indian Lake State Park beach in Logan County. While the officers observed a group of people suspected of drinking alcohol on the park property, officer …
Lake Erie will see one of the most severe toxic algae outbreaks in recent years this summer, a year after toxins contaminated the drinking water for 400,000 people in northwestern Ohio and southeastern Michigan, researchers predict.
Banquets/Fundraisers Aug. 7: West Michigan RMEF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Pinnacle Center, Hudsonville. For more info call Mark Veenstra, 616-738-1287. Aug. 15: Erie RMEF Banquet, 5 p.m., The Landing, Tecumseh. For more info call Bob Matota, 734-697-3932. Aug. 22: Superior Land RMEF Banquet, 5 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Marquette. For more info call Scott Manninen, 906-204-2291. Aug. 27: Big Snow Country
DISTRICT 1 CO Brian Bacon and PCO Christopher Lynch were just getting ready to launch their patrol boat at an access site when they observed kids on a tube being pulled behind a boat without an observer. Contact was made with the driver, and the officers explained the requirement for having an observer present. Enforcement
Lake St. Clair Walleye fishing was tough last week on Lake St. Clair. The best action was on the Canadian side of the lake early in the mornings and at night around the North, South, and Middle channels. Bass anglers report good action on tubes and golden shiners fished off 10, 11, and 13 mile
NORTHWESTERN LP Traverse City Area A few salmon are still being caught in East and West Grand Traverse bays. Dodgers and flies or spoons trolled 65 feet down over 150 feet of water are catching fish. Largemouth bass fishing has been very good on Big Platte Lake. Anglers dragging nightcrawlers under bobbers and casting crankbaits and tubes report good action.
EASTERN UP Pickford Area Herring are hitting at the mouth of the St. Marys River around Drummond Island and Lime Island, and anglers are dialing in on a hot bite. Walleyes are keeping anglers busy at Round Island in Raber Bay and throughout Munuscong Bay. Bottom bouncers and nightcrawler harnesses are producing the best results. Fair numbers of perch are
Hunters throughout the state can expect to find favorable conditions for a successful small-game hunting season this fall based on reports from state game managers.
Banquets/Fundraisers Aug. 22: Walking Purchas Chapter of Northampton County Hunting Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays Banquet Room, Coplay. For more info call Scott Wojton, 610-462-4146. Sept. 11: New Birth of Freedom Council of the Boy Scouts of America’s 6th Annual Sporting Clays Fund Raisier will be held at the Blue Ridge Sportsman Club.
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