Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Monthly Archives: August 2015
Looking Good: Waterfowl seasons quickly approaching
By Howard Meyerson Michigan’s waterfowl hunting seasons are rapidly approaching and conditions, overall, look good for hunters. The statewide early goose season opens Tuesday and so does Michigan’s seven-day experimental early teal season. “Last year was our first teal season,” … Continue reading
West Michigan herbalist Lisa Rose authors book about Midwest foraging
By Howard Meyerson Lisa Rose was smiling when she handed me a leaf and asked if I wanted to taste it, humorously questioning whether I was brave enough to eat it. It was long and green with serrated edges, plucked … Continue reading
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Adventure, endurance races aplenty this fall in Grand Rapids
By Howard Meyerson Grand Rapids is known for a lot of things: Art Prize, the Grand River, and a booming craft-beer economy are among them, but the city is also gaining recognition in the gonzo world of physically challenging events. … Continue reading
Government agencies to spend $74 million on Asian carp control
By Howard Meyerson Grand Rapids, Mich. – Federal and state agencies intend to spend $74.2 million over the next two years to keep Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes. New control techniques are being developed and a third electrical … Continue reading
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Tagged Asian Carp, Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee, Conservation, Environment, Fisheries, Great Lakes, Nature
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DNR: Gray wolves have spread across entire Upper Peninsula
By Howard Meyerson GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – One or more wolf packs now live in every Upper Peninsula county, having spread from west to east over the past 20 years. Most –for now – are concentrated in Western counties, according … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservation, DNR, Environment, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Nature, Upper Peninsula, Wildlife, Wolf, Wolves
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Wooden canoe gathering brings out beauty of bygone era
By Howard Meyerson Wood canoe enthusiasts from around the Great Lakes will be gathering in Lake City from Aug. 15-16 for a weekend of fun and festivities. For wood canoe lovers, it’s a show not to be missed. “We’re hoping … Continue reading
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Tagged Canoeing, Canoes, Paddling, Wooden Canoe Heritage Association
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