Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: DNR
Find secluded lakes for wild-feeling fishing experiences
By Howard Meyerson Little out-of-the-way lakes often have a special allure. Small and quiet with no shoreline development, they are wild-feeling places where fishing is just fun. I was reminded of these little gems recently. It was misty and overcast … Continue reading
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Tagged Bluegill, Canoeing, DNR, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Kayaking, Lakes, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Nature
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Researchers considering non-toxic lamprey control on northern Michigan waters
By Howard Meyerson Federal researchers working to control sea lampreys in the Cheboygan River Watershed are considering a chemical-free approach starting in 2017. The four-year experiment would involve releasing sterile male lampreys in the Pigeon, Maple and Sturgeon Rivers. All … Continue reading
Federal wildlife & fisheries funding expected
By Howard Meyerson Michigan is slated to receive more than $37.5 million in federal funding for fisheries, wildlife and hunter education programs in 2015 – another high-mark year but that could change. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced … Continue reading
Salmon season outlook full of uncertainty
By Howard Meyerson The 2015 salmon season is just getting underway and what anglers can expect remains uncertain. Lake Michigan fishing typically picks up in May but just where in the lake depends on water temperature. And so far lake … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservation, DNR, Fishing, Lake Michigan, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Nature, Salmon
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Trout size limit reduced on Type 4 Michigan streams, tightened on coaster streams
By Howard Meyerson Trout anglers headed out for the 2015 fishing season can now keep 7-inch brook trout caught on any of Michigan’s Type 4 trout streams. The Natural Resources Commission approved a new regulation in April reducing the minimum … Continue reading
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Tagged Brook Trout, Conservation, DNR, Fish, Fishing, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Rivers, Trout
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Dexter’s Mill Creek: Trout fishers have a new place to go
By Howard Meyerson Trout fishing opened on designated trout streams Saturday and anglers were out celebrating on iconic trout waters, such as the Pere Marquette, AuSable and Big Manistee rivers. But a group of Ann Arbor area anglers plans to … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservation, Dexter, DNR, Environment, Fishing, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Mill Creek, Nature, Trout, Trout Unlimited
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Birding trails and festivals abound for Michigan bird-watchers
By Howard Meyerson Peggy Ridgway is no laggard when it comes to organizing bird-watching events. The 73-year-old retired Oscoda school teacher founded the Tawas Point Birding Festival that celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. The popular Lake Huron shoreline event, … Continue reading
Bass Rules: Year-round catch-and-release proposed
By Howard Meyerson Michigan bass anglers could soon be enjoying more time on the water. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is floating a proposed rule change to allow catch-and-immediate-release (CIR) bass fishing all-year, statewide – except on specific waters … Continue reading
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Tagged Bass, Catch and release, DNR, Fish, Fishing, Lake St. Clair, Michigan, Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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Black Lake sturgeon season ends in six hours
By Howard Meyerson GRAND RAPIDS, MI — More than 300 anglers hoped to spear a sturgeon through the ice when Michigan’s Black Lake sturgeon-spearing season opened Feb. 7. But the five-day season lasted only five and a half hours. Four … Continue reading
Winter steelhead on the St. Joe: good if you got the gumption
By Howard Meyerson BENTON HARBOR, MI — There is an old adage that says history is determined by those who show up. The same might be said about winter angling: Those who show up are the ones who catch fish. I … Continue reading
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