Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: Hunting
Early season goose, other waterfowl regulations proposed.
By Howard Meyerson Goose hunters looking to get a jump on the fall season can anticipate starting the first day of September if a package of early season rules is approved by the Natural Resources Commission when it meets in … Continue reading
Antler point restrictions approved for part of Lower Peninsula
By Howard Meyerson Lansing — Deer hunters planning to hunt bucks in northwest Lower Michigan this fall will need to look closely before they pull the trigger. A new mandatory antler point restriction was approved by the Natural Resources Commission … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservation, Deer, DNR, Hunting, Lower Peninsula of Michigan, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife
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Hunting, Fishing Fee Hike Proposal Advances
By Howard Meyerson Lansing — New legislation designed to simplify Michigan’s hunting and fishing license system and raise $19.7 million in additional revenues for DNR fish and game programs and marketing is making its way through the state Legislature. HB … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservation, DNR, Fishing, Hunting, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, MUCC
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Study finds hunter ed doesn’t ensure hunters
Taking hunter education is no guarantee that young hunters will continue to hunt. And while some might assume they would, a new study shows only 44 percent of those who take the classes continue to hunt. A story today in … Continue reading
Mentoring Youths: Young hunters bag big birds
By Howard Meyerson MUSKEGON, MI — At a time of day when most youngsters are comfortably home in bed, Evan Rogalla sat calmly in a moonlit field, waiting. Dawn was approaching. It wouldn’t be long. The 13-year-old hunter sat still … Continue reading
Big Draw: Crossbow hunting increases in Michigan
By Howard Meyerson For all the uncertainty and angst that surrounded crossbows in 2009 — the year the Michigan Department of Natural Resources allowed their more widespread use by hunters during the archery deer season -— it seems that only … Continue reading
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Tagged Archery, Bowhunting, Crossbow, Deer, Deer Hunting, DNR, Hunting, Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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Surging Firearm Sales: Michigan eligible for record federal wildlife funding
By Howard Meyerson Michigan’s deer, grouse and other wildlife programs are eligible for record federal funding in 2013. Ammunition, firearm and archery sales all surged in 2012. That rise in sales is translating to record payouts to hunting and wildlife … Continue reading
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Tagged Ammunition, Archery, Deer, DNR, Firearms, Hunting, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Pheasant, Pittman Robertson, Waterfowl, Wildlife, Woodcock
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Innovations at Outdoor Show Lineup This Season
By Howard Meyerson Innovation is one of the things I look for every year when the outdoor show season opens in Michigan. There are 13 shows on the lineup this year. They start next weekend in Novi with the Ultimate … Continue reading
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Tagged Archery, Calendar of Shows, Camping, Fishing, Gear, Hiking, Hunting, Innovation, Motorhomes, Outdoor Shows, Paddling, Solar Power, Tree Climbers
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Firearm Deer Season: Hunters did well, more participated
By Howard Meyerson Michigan’s two-week firearm deer season proved a good one for hunters, despite the EHD outbreak that killed thousands of deer in southern Michigan. More hunters participated and many did well. “Our license sales were about 2 percent … Continue reading
The Other Red Meat: Traverse City man sells packaged venison to foodie cooks, hunters
By Howard Meyerson I’ve eaten a lot of venison over the years. Some of it was very good. And, some of it was really bad. Venison is one of those tricky meats. The outcome depends on how well it is … Continue reading
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Tagged Chefs, Cooks, Eric Villegas, Foodies, Hunters, Hunting, Michigan Venison, Venison, Wild Game Cooking
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