Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
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Three Special Tours Being Offered At Mesa Verde National Park This Summer
For those who enjoy visiting spectacular cliff dwelling sites, a few special tours are on tap at Mesa Verde National Park this summer and early fall, including visits to both the Mug House and Square Tower House ruins. These ranger-guided … Continue reading
Why Michigan and other states want big salmon stocking cuts on Lake Michigan
By Howard Meyerson Lake Michigan salmon anglers did well during the 2011 fishing season. The Chinook salmon catch was up despite the season’s slow beginning. The fish were larger, and anglers had a blast. In fact, anglers boated 203,000 king … Continue reading
Morning’s moonset: Waning, gibbous, 59% of full
At Denali National Park, Alaska
Drug resistant bacteria found in 4 million year old cave
Far underground in New Mexico’s Carlsbad Cave system, scientists have discovered drug-resistant microbes, according to National Geographic, which reports that the bacteria coated the walls of a cave 1600 feet below the surface. The discovery took place in Lechuguilla cave, … Continue reading
It’s Big Bird: A piliated woodpecker up close
By Ken Foote Photography
Rain Jackets for Women Reviewed
There’s nothing like keeping dry when it gets nasty outdoors. But what to wear? Ah. Always a question. Over the years I’ve owned my share of shells and waterproof rain gear. Some were excellent, some only mediocre. Plastic bags only … Continue reading
Michigan anglers can catch perch early this season
By Howard Meyerson GRAND RAPIDS — Anglers looking for a fresh perch dinner would do well to keep an eye on southern Lake Michigan and its piers. Unseasonably warm spring weather has prompted a few early runs. State officials say … Continue reading
Update: Anglers propose 1-2 year moratorium on salmon stocking in Lake Michigan
By Howard Meyerson Some of the most involved salmon anglers in the state now appear to be very nervous about forage conditions in Lake Michigan and what that means for the Chinook salmon that rely on them. In a letter … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinook Salmon, DNR, Fishing, Izaak Walton League, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, Salmon
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Lake Michigan salmon stocking could be slashed
By Howard Meyerson LANSING – Michigan fish managers are facing a frightening scenario on Lake Michigan: too few prey fish to sustain the salmon population at current stocking levels. The solutions, they say, involve cutting hatchery plants. Michigan’s Department of … Continue reading
Will the turkey habitat bill actually accomplish anything?
LANSING — Controversial legislation aimed at creating more northern wild turkey habitat in Michigan and determining whether disease may be suppressing those populations is on its way to Gov. Rick Snyder for a signature. Senate Bill 412 passed the Michigan … Continue reading
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