
Steve Griffin: Don’t ignore those mid-day toms
On turkey season’s first morning in Michigan, I sat on a low hunting chair in a pine tangle, behind a camo mesh, and listened to the world wake up. It was the perfect place to

On turkey season’s first morning in Michigan, I sat on a low hunting chair in a pine tangle, behind a camo mesh, and listened to the world wake up. It was the perfect place to

Misconceptions about bear hunting contributed to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission’s rejection of a dog training proposal in April, but hound hunters aren’t giving up.
The NRC voted 3-3 in April on a compromise

In 2001, federal wildlife officials changed the framework for woodcock hunting, shortening the season from 60 days to 45 days and mandating that the Michigan season open no sooner than the Saturday closest to Sept.

Navigating government programs has never been for the faint of heart, nor has it been something citizens have dared wade into alone, should some form of assistance be available.
That’s true of conservation programs,

House Bill 4073 is a bad idea, which would have severe implications for Michigan’s natural resources.
The bill requires that conservation officers obtain search warrants to enter private lands. The bill’s sponsor justifies this
Spring snowmelt and flooding have forced the temporary emergency closure of the Arfelin Lake Boating Access Site in Marquette County until road repairs can be made.
Culverts and the dirt access road have failed,

A lot of folks end up with puppies in the springtime. Most of those pups turn out just fine, but it’s almost impossible to find a dog that doesn’t have a few quirks. This goes

Legislation to expand voter outreach to Michigan hunters, trappers, and anglers is moving through Lansing with the intent to get more to the polls.
“There’s a big push these days to get more folks

The federal government manages millions of acres throughout the U.S., much of it open to public hunting.
You are probably familiar with hunting opportunities on national wildlife refuges, Bureau of Land Management lands, and
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