Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: Conservation
2013 Salmon Returns: The lowdown on the slowdown
By Howard Meyerson GRAND HAVEN, MI — Salmon fishing is defined a lot of different ways in Michigan. Much depends on who you talk with and their perspective. River guides are calling the 2013 fall run an “outstanding,” “banner,” or … Continue reading
Michigan’s wolf hunt: How half truths, falsehoods and one farmer distorted reasons for historic hunt
Just how justifiable is Michigan’s first wolf hunt? That’s a question that is being answered in what appears will be an excellent series of stories that kicked off today in the MLive Media Group newspapers. There’s a lot that bears further … Continue reading
With Deadly Attacks Up, Federal Officials Prepare to Remove Grizzly Protections
After 30 years of being protected by the Endangered Species Act, grizzly bears in the Yellowstone region have rebounded from a low of fewer than 200 bears to more than 600. Federal officials with the US Fish and Wildlife Service … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservation, Environment, Grizzly Bear, Nature, Wildlife, Yellowstone National Park
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Kirtland’s Warbler makes a comeback, but what’s ahead?
By Howard Meyerson I love a good conservation success story and Michigan has several: Wolves are returning; bald eagles are plentiful; wild turkeys are everywhere; and elk are just fine. But, none warms my heart so much as the Kirtland’s … Continue reading
Pheasant hunting: more birds if you know where to look
By Howard Meyerson After three poor years of nesting success in Michigan, there is good news for pheasant hunting enthusiasts. The population is again climbing, according to state wildlife officials. Pheasant nesting success was good in June. “I don’t want … Continue reading
Michigan to get $1M federal funds for recreation
By Howard Meyerson LANSING, MI – State and county parks along with other community recreation facilities are expected to benefit from more than $1 million in federal Land and Water Conservation Funds that Michigan received this year. The federal funds … Continue reading
A Life of Conservation: Mary Jane Dockeray
By Howard Meyerson GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Mary Jane Dockeray is concerned about kids today; they are out of touch with the land and so are their parents. Not farm land and cornfields so much, but the origins of things … Continue reading
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Tagged Blandford Nature Center, Conservation, Environment, Environmental education, Grand Rapids Michigan, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Mary Jane Dockeray, Michigan Audubon, Michigan State University, Michigan Women's Hall of Fame, National Audubon Society
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Michigan wolf hunt: With licenses set to go on sale this Saturday, opponents continue to cry foul
The fight over wolf hunting in Michigan continues despite a state plan to put wolf hunt licenses on sale Saturday. Opponents are claiming the hunt is based on politics rather than science and that the livestock damage claims are trumped-up. … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservation, Gray wolf, Hunting, Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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McDonald’s promotes coffee sustainability efforts
McDonald’s has apparently come to realize that conservation is good business, at least letting people know that the company is concerned. Coffee and Conservation Blog author, Julie Craves, the director for the Rouge River Bird Observatory in Dearborn, MI, reports … Continue reading
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Tagged Birds, Coffee, Coffee and Conservation, Conservation, Julie Craves, McDonalds, Rouge River Bird Observatory
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Small game hunting forecast looks good
By Howard Meyerson Upland bird and small game hunters may need to walk more this fall and look further afield for their favorite quarry. Heavy spring rains produced plenty of fruiting plants and acorns. The woods and swales are full … Continue reading
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