Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: Deer
Predator-Prey study: Wolves not threat to deer you may think
By Howard Meyerson In the snowy woods of the western Upper Peninsula, wildlife researchers are learning a thing or two about deer survival: what preys on adult whitetails and fawns — and what else contributes to their deaths. Some in … Continue reading
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Upcoming deer season could be hit or miss
By Howard Meyerson Grand Rapids, Mich – Hunters who plan to go out for the two‑week firearm deer season starting Nov. 15 need to get out and scout if they plan to hunt the woods. This year’s acorn crop is … Continue reading
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State senators seek to get tougher on poachers
By Howard Meyerson Grand Rapids, Mich. — Two Michigan senators want to send a tough message to poachers and wild animal traffickers in Michigan. They recently introduced legislation calling for tougher penalties and higher restitution paid to the state when a … Continue reading
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Tagged Bears, Conservation, Deer, Deer Hunting, Elk, Hunting, Michigan Legislature, Moose, Poaching, Wildlife
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New DNR deer specialist Chad Stewart ready to talk with state’s hunters
By Howard Meyerson GRAND RAPIDS, MI – After eight years working for the state of Indiana as a deer research biologist, Chad Stewart is looking forward to working with Michigan deer hunters. The 36-year-old Pennsylvania native began his new duties … Continue reading
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Michigan firearm deer season: Fewer hunters, fewer deer
By Howard Meyerson Everyone knows that Michigan’s firearm deer season was cold. Snow piled up all across the state, and temperatures were brutal. That frigid arctic start, combined with a late corn harvest, kept many hunters at home. Those factors, … Continue reading
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Great Hunt, Great Venison: Don’t let it go to waste
By Howard Meyerson Hank Shaw may, or may not, age his venison after he shoots a deer. The California author, forager and food blogger hunts black-tails in an area where temperatures can reach 105 degrees. Properly aging venison requires having … Continue reading
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Tagged Cooking, Deer, Deer Hunting, Food Blogs, Hank Shaw, Hunting, Venison
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Firearm Deer Season: Get out and scout if you want to find deer
By Howard Meyerson Get out and scout. It’s common advice — so common, I’m afraid, that some hunters ignore those words of wisdom. However, state officials are saying this season might present hunters with challenges, and scouting could make a … Continue reading
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Harsh Winter: Supplemental deer feeding allowed in southern U.P
By Howard Meyerson ESCANABA, MI – Heavy snowfall and bitter, cold temperatures are likely to result in greater Upper Peninsula deer mortality this winter. State officials, who monitor conditions there, announced in early January that that clubs, groups and individuals can now … Continue reading
Winds of Change: Further antler point restrictions proposed for Lower Peninsula
By Howard Meyerson Deer hunters have a bit to think about over the next couple of months as state wildlife biologists finish gathering data from surveys sent out to just over 4,000 hunters asking if they support expanding antler point … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservation, Deer, DNR, Hunting, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife
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Out of nowhere: Deer hits moving snowmobile
This Kalamazoo snowmobiler, Dave Osborn, had the surprise of his life while on a recent night ride in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. He was trailing another on a machine, running his Gopro camera and a young deer jumped out of nowhere … Continue reading
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