Fishing
Outdoor observations from Bill Parker
THE TRANSITION AT THE TOP OF the Michigan Department of Natural Resources won’t take place until the first of the year.
Mixed Bag: Outdoor items from around Michigan
This year’s episodes take viewers to locations across the state, including a walleye survey on Lake Gogebic, the Upper Peninsula’s largest natural inland lake; Hot Boat weekend at Hardy Dam on the Muskegon River; and
Learn the life cycle of the walleye to catch more fish
Leveraging the walleye’s natural history into ice-angling nirvana.
Michigan’s drowned river mouth lakes are full of perch
Why perch from Lake Michigan migrate into West Michigan’s drowned river mouth lakes is a case of mystery and conjecture. Most likely it’s for food.
Profiles in conservation: A look at women’s groups in a male-dominated field
More women and girls are taking to the traditionally male-oriented outdoor sports every year.
Dec. 21 calendar of outdoor events from around Michigan
A look at upcoming outdoor events and important dates from around Michigan.
Societal changes from COVID could impact game and fish management
The “COVID bump” on R3 (recruitment, retention, reactivation) proved only temporary.
Pro Tip of the Week from Tom Neustrom: Heavy snow? Try tip-up pike fishing
The latest dumping of snow in the north has made ice fishing a bit tougher than normal, but there are options with deep snow that can be a whole lot of fun. Tip-up fishing for
Looking ahead: What will ’23 bring to Dakotas?
With this being my final column of the year, I’d like to tell readers thanks for pausing to read my updates from North Dakota and South Dakota.
