Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: Hunting
Legislation calls for allowing some rifle use in southern shotgun zone
By Howard Meyerson Legislation that would permit hunters to use certain rifles and ammunition in the state’s shotgun-only zone is on the move once again in the state Capitol. House Bill 4283, introduced last February by Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine, … Continue reading
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Tagged Ammunition, DNR, Gun safety, Hunting, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Rifle, Shotgun
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Food from the field: New women hunters take a shot at pheasant hunting
By Howard Meyerson BELDING, MI — Trish Taylor had inkling that hunting would be fun. Her husband hunts. They share a bird dog too. So, when the opportunity arose, the 35-year-old public relations specialist from Allegan decided to pull the … Continue reading
2013 Deer Season: Hunting author critical of new antler restrictions
By Howard Meyerson I took some time off recently to sit back with Richard P. Smith’s newest book, “Great Michigan Deer Tales, Book 6.” Firearm deer season opens Nov. 15 and I was interested to see who he had written … 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
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
Getting ready for bowhunting: Practice Practice Practice
By Howard Meyerson FRUITPORT, MI – Skilled archers and bow hunters know that being off by an inch can make a huge difference in the outcome of a target shoot or hunt. That’s why many hunters begin training months before … Continue reading
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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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
Waterfowl hunting season gets underway: Fall forecast is good
By Howard Meyerson Spring rains may have wreaked havoc on the Michigan landscape this year, but they likely made things better for waterfowl hunters. More ponds and marshes are holding water meaning waterfowl hunters will have more places to hunt, … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservation, DNR, Hunting, Michigan, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Waterfowl hunting, Wildlife
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Hunting Film Tour debuts in Grand Rapids
By Howard Meyerson The heart and soul of hunting is alive and well in a video presentation debuting around the country this fall and showing in Grand Rapids at 7 p.m., August 28 at the Wealthy Theatre. It’s called the … Continue reading
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