In Michigan, spring arrives from south to north
Spring arrived on March 20, but you wouldn’t know it if you live in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Tom Pink
You say ice shanty, I say ice shack
It took a while, but the writer finally got his ice shack dug out of the woods and set up on the ice. (Photos by Tom Pink)Several weeks into this year’s ice fishing season, we were still trying to get our ice shack out on the river and were having a tough time of it. Well, in spite of the…
Resolve to be resolute every day, not just one
For anglers and hunters, resolutions don’t necessarily begin on Jan. 1.
Fishing drought ends in Upper Peninsula
With early ice forming on the St. Mary’s River’s Munuscong Bay, the author and friends enjoyed a good day of fishing.
A deerless but satisfying deer season
After a few days on the stand, writer always feels as if he’s closing in on venison, and that if he could just sit one more day, he’d be able to connect. That hope will have to hold him until next year.
Few ducks but lots of wildlife at annual duck camp
Swans, grebes, shorebirds and others help hunters pass the time in a duck blind.
No teal, but early geese didn’t disappoint
Although teal action was slow, Canada geese provided a great start to the early waterfowl hunting seasons.
Paddle boards provide new opportunities for anglers
While paddling the other day, author got to thinking about spearing fish and whether an SUP would make a good platform for spearing, too.
Have bike, will travel to hunting spots
The popularity of bicycles to get into the backcountry growing with hunters and fishers.
A new spot for hunting and fishing
I whined about cabin fever a couple months ago, and I’m sorry to say that my outdoor drought continues – in most respects. In May, I wrote to say I hoped I’d soon be telling you about enjoying wild turkey on the grill or pulling fish into the boat. Well, as of the first day of summer, the boat has…
A short but very sweet turkey hunt
Hunters enjoy a textbook turkey hunt on a foggy Michigan morning.
Trying to kick a bad case of cabin fever
The author hopes these gobblers will be ready and waiting when his season opens on May 1. (Photo by Tom Pink)I’ve had cabin fever after a long winter before, but nothing has compared to this year, and it has nothing to do with how long the winter has been here in the north country. Make no mistake, winter has held…
Should paddlers be required to register their watercraft?
It’s time for paddlers to help shoulder the weight of paying for public access and law enforcement on state waterways.
Trolling for fish through the ice?
Ice carousels are gaining in popularity. Fishermen are even getting in on the act, using a carousel to troll for fish through the ice.
Urban wildlife takes winter in stride under International Bridge
Frigid conditions don’t deter eagles, ducks, mink, fox and other wildlife from daily activities under the bridge in Sault Ste Marie.
Reminiscing about the year that was in the outdoors
Here’s to a great 2017 – and hopes of fishing and hunting more, and maybe trying some new things in 2018 as well.
Duck season ends with a bang, not a whimper
Michigan’s waterfowl season ended with a sky full of ducks, including mostly mallards and a few black ducks.
No deer, but still a great deer hunt
The 2017 Michigan firearms deer season ended too soon for the author.
Here’s to hunter safety instructors
Michigan’s hunter safety program has helped reduce the number of hunting casualties in Michigan.
Social hour interrupted by ducks
Action on a recent Michigan waterfowl hunt was so fast and furious that the hunters had little time to visit and catch up.
Slow start, but good times during early waterfowl seasons
The author opened the early waterfowl hunting seasons by dropping a Canada goose and feels things can only get better from here on out.
Are management hunts in city parks the answer to wild game population issues?
Constant vigilance needed to keep geese, deer from overtaking city parks, ball fields.
‘Bay of Death’ maybe not so dead
A recent fishing trip on the St. Mary’s River produced a variety of fish.
Eat more (red swamp) crayfish?
Perhaps the best tactic for defeating an invasive species is to market them as edible and encourage people to catch and eat as many as possible.
Let hunters hunt on Sundays
Michigan repealed its ban on Sunday hunting, but 10 states still enforce such a law.
A lesson in patience and tactics while chasing whitefish
Whisperings from the whitefish whisperer on shorter leaders, perhaps, to put more fish in the cooler.
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