Are new waterfowl zones on the horizon?
State game officials are taking comments on proposed changes to the waterfowl hunting zones.
View From The Blind by Tom Pink
Good retrievers don’t always have four paws
A goose hunter does what it takes to retrieve a bird during Michigan’s early goose season.
Black bears making their presence known around Sault Ste. Marie
Trail now leads through this blogger's fence.
Voice your opinion on Lime Island management plan
Time is winding down to comment on the management direction of Lime Island in the St. Mary’s River.
Smile, critters, you’re on camera
Logging on to webcams around the world will allow you to watch everything from nesting puffins on the Atlantic coast, to brown bears catching salmon on the Pacific, or immature peregrine falcons growing up under the International Bridge in Sault Ste. Marie.
Lake Erie producing limits of walleyes these days
I just arrived home from a fishing trip out of Port Clinton, Ohio, which promotes itself as the walleye capital of the world. From what I’ve seen after every visit, I cannot argue the city’s claim to fame. I was…
Stop, look, soak it in
While headed to work the other day, long before dawn, I looked out over the St Mary’s River river and noticed what seemed to be fog. Then I noticed a couple spikes of light and I realized it wasn’t a…
Gobbler chaser rethinking his whole no-decoy rule
The fact that this hunter's decoy is a mounted gobbler may have escalated this intense interaction.
Yellow perch limit makes sense to me
New perch regulations in Michigan have reduced the daily creel limit to 25 perch per angler, per day, on most Michigan waters.
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.
You say ice shanty, I say ice shack
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 conditions, we finally have it set…
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…
Trying to kick a bad case of cabin fever
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.
About This Blog
Tom Pink is a native of Michigan who has been hunting and fishing in the state for most of his life. He has been a freelance outdoor writer for 25 years and has been a columnist for Michigan Outdoor News since 2008.
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