By Howard Meyerson

Scott Brosier was 13 years into his career as a Midland County sheriff’s deputy when he decided to call it quits. Law enforcement work had become a grind. He longed to spend his days working outdoors, training hunting dogs and guiding others.  Brosier pulled the trigger in 2011 hoping to realize his dream. Then with the backing of his wife Ada, his business partner, he purchased Pine Hill Kennels and Sportsman’s Club, a private Rockford-based pheasant hunting preserve.

Pine Hill is one of four pheasant hunting preserves found within 30 minutes of downtown Grand Rapids. If you’re looking for an opportunity to experience the good old days of pheasant hunting over the holidays, consider booking a hunt at any one of the four in my latest piece on the Experience GR Blog, published by the city of Grand Rapids. Read more: Hunt on Your Schedule at Area Pheasant Preserves, GR