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Cuffs and Collars – February 3rd, 2012

DISTRICT 1 CO Denny Gast and Sgt. Steven Burton stopped an ORVer when they heard a shot after the firearms deer season had closed. The operator had a .30-06 rifle with him and a loaded,

MI: Biologists use computer to determine stock rates

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

MI: Hunting incidents continue to decline in state

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

Ice angling takes a hit in the south

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

Calendar of Events – January 20th, 2012

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

Good ice ‘up north;’mixed bag on Houghton Lake

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

Ice fishing jigging technique and lure action

The fall and flutter of an ice lure is key to ice-fishing success. We want to see a slow, natural descending action, and in general, lighter lures are better at achieving this. I use a

Firearms deer take one of lowest in recent years

With ice and or snow seriously lacking in many parts of the state, hordes of sportsmen and sportswomen appear to be reflecting on the recent firearms deer hunting season. Phone calls, emails and letters have

Baby, it’s warm outside

Whether you believe humans are contributing to whatever it is that is causing our climate to change, it is indeed changing. Here it is early January and the chances of me cutting my grass one

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