Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Monthly Archives: June 2013
Sturgeon Restoration: DNR plans streamside rearing station on Muskeon River
By Howard Meyerson MUSKEGON, MI — It is hard to imagine the era on Lake Michigan when Great Lakes sturgeon were abundant, a period when these great, large and unusual fish swam freely in our waters, ran up our rivers … Continue reading
Mixed Expectations: Lake Michigan salmon fishing hit and miss despite big fish
By Howard Meyerson What anglers can expect from the Lake Michigan salmon fishery this year is anybody’s guess. But rest assured that people are watching it closely. State and federal officials continue to be worried about the forage base, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinook Salmon, DNR, Fishing, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Salmon
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Moving on: Boardman River dam removal goes into Phase II
By Howard Meyerson TRAVERSE CITY – Anglers and paddlers can once again access the Boardman River in the vicinity of the former Brown Bridge Dam which was removed in the fall and winter of 2012. State and other officials … Continue reading
Michigan Wildfire Season: Slower than usual
By Howard Meyerson Grand Rapids, Mich. — State forest fire fighters got some relief this spring. Persistent wet and cool weather reduced the fire hazard around the state. Although 170 wildfires were extinguished by the start of June, state forest … Continue reading
Coffee, Conservation and Urban Birds: Meet Julie Craves
By Howard Meyerson DEARBORN – Julie Craves is picky about her coffee, about its taste and where it’s grown. Given a choice, she’ll take light roast over dark, but only one choice exists when it comes to sun-grown or shade. … Continue reading
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Tagged Birds, Birdwatching, Coffee and Conservation, Conservation, Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, Environment, Julie Craves, Michigan Audubon Society, Michigan Department of Transportation, National Audubon Society, University of Michigan–Dearborn, Urban birds
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Stinky Tents: Check it over before heading out to camp
By Howard Meyerson I don’t know about you, but I like sleeping outdoors. The air is fresh. I like the breezes. And when a storm comes on, I usually hunker down comfortably in my tent. Michigan’s camping season soon will … Continue reading
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Tagged Camping, Gear maintenance, How-to, Outdoor Gear, Tent
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Anglers, boaters encouraged to fight invasives
By Howard Meyerson Hose them down! That’s the message Huron-Manistee National Forest staffers hope anglers and boaters will take away from demonstration projects planned this summer at boat launches on Houghton Lake, the Muskegon River and Manistee County waters. That’s … Continue reading
Paddling to the next level: Jeff Neumann, avid canoer, kayaker, opens business
By Howard Meyerson Jeff Neumann is no stranger to canoes. He got his first taste of paddling as a 10-year-old boy, in Quincy, Ill. That’s where he and a cousin lashed two canoes together and spent idyllic days floating in … Continue reading
Hunting, Fishing Fee Hike Proposal Advances
By Howard Meyerson Lansing — New legislation designed to simplify Michigan’s hunting and fishing license system and raise $19.7 million in additional revenues for DNR fish and game programs and marketing is making its way through the state Legislature. HB … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservation, DNR, Fishing, Hunting, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, MUCC
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Study finds hunter ed doesn’t ensure hunters
Taking hunter education is no guarantee that young hunters will continue to hunt. And while some might assume they would, a new study shows only 44 percent of those who take the classes continue to hunt. A story today in … Continue reading
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