
Michigan’s statewide fishing report for Aug. 11, 2023
Fish have moved deeper on Great Lakes and inland lakes. A look at the fishing report from across Michigan on Aug. 11, 2023.

Fish have moved deeper on Great Lakes and inland lakes. A look at the fishing report from across Michigan on Aug. 11, 2023.

Boat anglers in the area were reporting good numbers of Chinook salmon along with a mix of coho salmon, steelhead and lake trout.

Michigan’s deer population is growing. A steady decline in hunter numbers in Michigan – and across the country – has led to a decline in harvest numbers as well.
Michigan’s deer hunting population

Bass fishing has been the hot topic these days.

A fresh player in town, Second Chance Bird Dogs (SCBD), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is getting so busy its founder Mike Mapes is preparing to take drastic action.

If you are a small game hunter – upland birds, waterfowl, rabbits, maybe even squirrels – odds are good that you have (or at least want to have) a dog. Or dogs. It’s some of

Good numbers of walleye were caught while trolling in this area.

Recent statewide surveys found approximately 900 breeding pairs in the state. This compares to only 359 breeding pairs in 2000 and 83 in 1980.

Lansing — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ highly anticipated pheasant release program is expanding for the upcoming pheasant hunting season.
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