The power of nature
It can be therapeutic, regardless of if you’re in a goose marsh or on a sunny beach.
Michigan Outdoor News
Plain or without tartar
It’s often said there are two kind of people – cat people and dog people. There seems to be a solid rift between classical music lovers and contemporary music fans. Mars vs. Venus. Leaders vs. followers. Cowboys vs. Indians. Meat eaters vs. vegetarians. It seems all humanity can be lumped into two demographics. When it comes to eating fish, that’s…
Lucky father, lucky son, lucky man
The St. Mary’s River from the boat ramp across the street from Pink’s house on a recent weekend. (Photo by Tom Pink)In my little town of Sault Ste. Marie, one is never far from the St. Mary’s River. For 30 years, we lived in a house about a mile from the river, and on quiet mornings before the traffic ramped…
Do your summer shirts perform for you?
Performance fabric shirts and other clothes can comfortably replace sunscreen even on hot, sunny days. (Photo courtesy of Mike Schoonveld)Not long ago, during the summer months, most Michigan fishermen pulled on a tee-shirt if the day came with a prediction for warm weather and sunny skies. Then, if they were worried about too much sun or wanted to shield themselves…
What a great time to be alive
Modern advances save the day for a successful fisherman.
The old man goes ice fishing – again
A final ice angling jaunt of 2021 generates memories, and some misplaced jumbos find a home.
Saginaw Bay serves up walleyes and whitefish
Details can make a difference when ice fishing for walleyes.
No fake news here
News reports run the gamut from a trapping season for Bigfoot to “three-splash” duck rule.
Mild weather has been a blessing – for some
Here’s hoping January will give Lake Superior ice fishermen a gift, just as November and December did for bird hunters.
Here’s to partners who get us outside
There are those among us who throw themselves completely into whatever tasks they have at hand.
Nature Channel doesn’t compare to the real thing
Wonders of our natural world are worth looking up – and out – for.
Climate change is not the only culprit
Loss of wetlands and an increase in asphalt, concrete, homes, factories and other impermeable toppings share part of the blame for record water levels on the Great Lakes.
A new type pf bioaccumulation
Man-made plastics appear to be building up in the stomaches of fish and fish-eating birds.
Citizen science reveals salty findings
High concentrations of road salt can be detrimental to aquatic ecosystems.
When catching Asian carp becomes profitable
If commercial netters eliminate Asian carp in Kentucky waters, what happens to the netting operations when the fish are gone?
Indoor ranges are popular shooting venues
More than 15 million shooters across the country take advantage of indoor shooting ranges.
Why don’t weather men study falling stars?
Biologists study biology and sociologists study societies but meteorologists don’t necessarily study meteors.
Michigan Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Sept. 27, 2019
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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.
Michigan Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Sept. 13, 2019
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Michigan Outdoor News Calendar – Aug. 30, 2019
Banquets/Fundraisers Sept. 7: Hesperia Area Chapter WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Christ the King, Hesperia. For more info call Brad Harrald, 231-450-0216. Sept. 7:Fish Point Wildlife Assoc. Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Sebewaing VFW Hall, Sebewaing. For more info call Mike Dabrowski, 586-255-0181. Sept. 18: Petoskey Area Chapter WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Emmet County Community Building, Petoskey. For more info call Jim Kurdziel,…
Michigan Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Aug. 30, 2019
DISTRICT 1 CO Cody Smith assisted with a search and recovery of a subject who had gone cliff jumping at Canyon Falls in Baraga County. The individual had jumped off the falls around 8 p.m. and was unable to get out of the river due to the high current from recent rains. The search party was called off after searching…
Michigan Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Aug. 30, 2019
Get Early Access to the Outdoor News Fishing Report! Be the first to know where they’re biting! The Outdoor News Fishing Report is available now. To receive this early access, simply create a free account below, and you can read the latest fishing reports days earlier than everyone else. Again, the cost is free, all you have to do is…
Bottom-dwelling algae is a side effect of invasive mussels
The invasion of zebra and quagga mussels in the Great Lakes is impacting more than just the food web.
Local fishing tournament celebrates 30 years of fun, camaraderie
A group of childhood friends in Lake Orion gathers each year for a fun-filled day of fishing, food and friendship.
Michigan Outdoor News Calendar – Aug. 16, 2019
Banquets/Fundraisers Sept. 7: Fish Point Wildlife Association Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Sebewaing VFW Hall, Sebewaing. For more info call Mike Dabrowski, 586-255-0181. Sept. 18: Petoskey Area Chapter WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Emmet County Community Building, Petoskey. For info Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515. Sept. 20: K of C Sportsman’s Wild Game Dinner, 6 p.m., Fern Hill Golf Club, Clinton Twp. For more info…
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