Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Monthly Archives: April 2012
Picking a dry suit for kayaking: a primer
I confess: I have thought about buying a dry suit for paddling, but my wetsuit has gotten me through everything I’ve encountered on the Great Lakes. On the other hand, I don’t tend to tour far offshore. And, I’m always … Continue reading
House bill increases hunter access to public lands
The battle to keep lead hunting ammunition and fishing sinkers continues to play out in Congress. A bill passed Tuesday by the U.S. House calls for assuring that hunting can continue on public lands, that lead ammunition is permissible, and … Continue reading
A Bicycle Built For Seven
Is it art? Is it functional? Is it a social experiment? Whatever the case, it appears to be bicycle non-grata on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor. On the other hand, it is six feet wide and eight … Continue reading
Michigan DNR responds to allegations of ‘armed raids on pig farmers’
He might just as well have called them jack-booted thugs. Too bad. It isn’t true. NaturalNews.com editor Mike Adams posted comments on his blog Monday claiming the Michigan DNR “has, in total violation of the Fourth Amendment, conducted two armed … Continue reading
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Update: DNR says “No” to salmon stocking moratorium
Michigan fish managers were impressed with the recent proposal by salmon anglers who requested a one to two-year moratorium on salmon stocking in Lake Michigan. That was unheard of in the past. The request was announced publicly Saturday at a … Continue reading
Going green: Mantis on a ferncycle
By: O Único Planeta que Temos
Eat your greens: Fiddleheads
Fiddlehead ferns are easily collected on the trail and make a delectable dish in camp at night, or at home. They are readily sautéed with a little garlic and butter. Plan on seeing them any time into May. I’ve picked … Continue reading
Three Special Tours Being Offered At Mesa Verde National Park This Summer
For those who enjoy visiting spectacular cliff dwelling sites, a few special tours are on tap at Mesa Verde National Park this summer and early fall, including visits to both the Mug House and Square Tower House ruins. These ranger-guided … Continue reading
Why Michigan and other states want big salmon stocking cuts on Lake Michigan
By Howard Meyerson Lake Michigan salmon anglers did well during the 2011 fishing season. The Chinook salmon catch was up despite the season’s slow beginning. The fish were larger, and anglers had a blast. In fact, anglers boated 203,000 king … Continue reading
Morning’s moonset: Waning, gibbous, 59% of full
At Denali National Park, Alaska
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