Tag Archives: Ducks

Winter Sunset

Ice floes were drifting down the channel into Lake Michigan, a sure sign that spring was approaching. Lake Macatawa, the river mouth, was thawing – and fast. Broken ice filled the channel and hundreds of ducks were gathered among the … Continue reading

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Looking Good: Waterfowl seasons quickly approaching

By Howard Meyerson Michigan’s waterfowl hunting seasons are rapidly approaching and conditions, overall, look good for hunters. The statewide early goose season opens Tuesday and so does Michigan’s seven-day experimental early teal season. “Last year was our first teal season,” … Continue reading

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South Dakota girl disqualified, national duck stamp competition

Madison Grimm, a six-year-old South Dakota girl who was announced as the US Fish and Wildlife Service winner of its annual junior duck stamp competition, recently got some bad news. Her entry was disqualified. FWS officials were unavailable for comment, … Continue reading

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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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