Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
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Good News for Waterfowlers: Ducks up though fewer ponds
By Howard Meyerson LANSING, MI — Despite hot, dry weather and drought conditions this summer, waterfowl hunters have plenty to look forward to this fall. Michigan’s early goose hunting season opens Saturday statewide, and hunters will be allowed to take … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada Geese, DNR, Ducks, Geese, Hunting, Hunting Seasons, Mallards, Waterfowl
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Steelhead limit change on Little Manistee, Platte rivers
By Howard Meyerson Manistee, MI – Anglers will be keeping fewer steelhead on the lower portions of Little Manistee and Platte rivers in the future if a proposed regulation change is approved by DNR director, Keith Creigh, in September. A … Continue reading
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Tagged Creel Limits, DNR, Fishing, Little Manistee River, Platte River, Steelhead
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Lake Michigan salmon stocking to be cut by 50 percent
By Howard Meyerson Plainwell, Mich. — A decision has been made. Lake Michigan states will reduce chinook salmon stocking by 50 percent next year. Approximately 1.65 million fewer will be planted in Lake Michigan, according to state officials. The decision … Continue reading
Paddler hopes to set new world record for largest raft of canoes, kayaks
By Howard Meyerson SUTTONS BAY, MI — Kate Thornhill is used to difficult challenges; she has traveled solo more than once deep into the Minnesota Boundary Waters paddling the wooden kayak she built. But on Sept. 1, she is going for … Continue reading
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Tagged Canoe, Canoeing, Guinness World Record, Kate Thornhill, Kayak, Kayaking, Paddling, Suttons Bay
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Michigan adopts regional approach to respond to CWD
By Howard Meyerson LANSING, MI — Michigan wildlife officials plan to deal with Chronic Wasting Disease differently in the future, taking a regional approach, rather than one that affects an entire state peninsula. Revisions to the state CWD action plan … Continue reading
Well, it’s that time again. I’m off. Gone paddlin!
Findings: Menstruating Women Do Not Attract Bear Attacks
The question of the ages? Probably – especially if you are a woman. The story today in Mother Jones today states that it is a myth, but wait, hold on. You should read further. The MJ story is interesting. It touches … Continue reading
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Tagged Bears, Camping, Hiking, Menstruation, National Park Service
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Reinventing Fire With Jetboil Camping Stoves
I have to confess I have looked longingly at the Jetboil stove system for a long time. I own an assortment of backpacking stoves that go back easily 30 years. Every one of them works well and each has its … Continue reading
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Tagged Backpacking, Canoeing, Gear Reviews, Going Light, Innovation, Jetboil, Stoves
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Rabid Beaver Repeatedly Attacks Scoutmaster
Were it not such a strange and unusual event with such potentially dire consequences for Normand Brousseau, the scoutmaster attacked in this story reported by the NY Daily News today, I would have laughed at the tabloid-style presentation. I mean, how … Continue reading
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