Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Monthly Archives: November 2014
Renewing Michigan’s nongame wildlife program
By Howard Meyerson Perhaps you have heard about trumpeter swans, the beautiful all-white birds that once were plentiful in Michigan but then disappeared. They are the largest waterfowl species in North America and are readily identified by their long, straight … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservation, DNR, Endangered Species, Environment, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Nature, Wildlife
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National Forest proposes temporarily closing some roads for non-motorized winter trails
By Howard Meyerson Michigan mushers eventually might get a long and safe trail system for running their dogs and for training in the Huron-Manistee National Forest. A Forest Service proposal to close about 3.5 miles of National Forest roads in … Continue reading
Higher brookie limit on three new waters
By Howard Meyerson GRAND RAPIDS, MI. — Anglers will be able to keep 10 brook trout per day on eight Upper Peninsula streams when the 2015 fishing season opens. DNR Director Keith Creagh earlier this month approved experimental regulations for … Continue reading
Graymont submits new mine proposal for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
By Howard Meyerson GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A Canadian mining company, Graymont Inc., has submitted a revised proposal to mine limestone on state land in the Upper Peninsula. Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials say the request is now under … Continue reading
Great Hunt, Great Venison: Don’t let it go to waste
By Howard Meyerson Hank Shaw may, or may not, age his venison after he shoots a deer. The California author, forager and food blogger hunts black-tails in an area where temperatures can reach 105 degrees. Properly aging venison requires having … Continue reading
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Tagged Cooking, Deer, Deer Hunting, Food Blogs, Hank Shaw, Hunting, Venison
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Firearm Deer Season: Get out and scout if you want to find deer
By Howard Meyerson Get out and scout. It’s common advice — so common, I’m afraid, that some hunters ignore those words of wisdom. However, state officials are saying this season might present hunters with challenges, and scouting could make a … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservation, Deer, Deer Hunting, DNR, Hunting, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife
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Salmon Fishing Dismal
By Howard Meyerson Grand Rapids, Mich. — Fall salmon egg-take efforts have drawn to a close in Michigan, and state officials are reporting another successful year. But coho and chinook salmon runs were far smaller than average on two key … Continue reading
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Tagged DNR, Fishing, Great Lakes, Lake Michigan, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Salmon
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Grand Rapids couple completes 70 day kayaking journey down the Mississippi River
By Howard Meyerson GRAND RAPIDS, MI — It was late September when Gary and Linda De Kock arrived by kayak at Mile Zero on the Mississippi River. The couple gazed at the signpost with relish and dismay. Seventy days had … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, Camping, Environment, Kayaking, Mississippi River, Nature, Paddling, Rivers
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