Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: Hunting
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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Tagged Canada Geese, DNR, Ducks, Geese, Hunting, Hunting Seasons, Mallards, Waterfowl
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Michigan adopts regional approach to respond to CWD
By Howard Meyerson LANSING, MI — Michigan wildlife officials plan to deal with Chronic Wasting Disease differently in the future, taking a regional approach, rather than one that affects an entire state peninsula. Revisions to the state CWD action plan … Continue reading
DNR plan: Reinvigorate Drummond Island hunting and fishing
By Howard Meyerson DRUMMOND ISLAND, MI — The rocky, forested landscape and clear waters that Drummond Island has for decades made it a mecca for anglers, off-road enthusiasts, boaters and nature lovers. But change is in the wind for this … Continue reading
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Tagged Camping, DNR, Drummond Island, Fishing, Hunting, Kayaking, Lake Huron, Perch, Pike, Trail
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Early goose season on tap, new shot-size rules
By Howard Meyerson LANSING, MI — Michigan’s resident Canada goose population is doing just fine, and hunters will have a shot at them again come Sept. 1. In fact, they are likely to have more birds to shoot. Michigan’s Natural Resources … Continue reading
Smaller shot to be required at two game areas
By Howard Meyerson Smaller shot sizes will be required at two managed waterfowl hunting areas this fall if a proposal calling for No. 1 shot, or smaller is approved by the Natural Resources Commission for safety reasons. Organized hunters have … Continue reading
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Tagged Birds, Canada Geese, DNR, Game Areas, Harsens Island, Hunting, Pointe Mouillee, Rails, Shot, Snipe, Waterfowl
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Lean Times: State game area vandalism results in important work going undone
By Howard Meyerson ALLEGAN – Maria Albright was disappointed recently to find that vandals had damaged a new sign at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Echo Point Shooting Range. The sign had been built by Eagle Scouts. It had … Continue reading
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Tagged DNR, DNR Budget, Hunting, ORVs, State Game Areas, Trash, Vandalism
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Your Safety in Bear Country: A Yellowstone primer
Last year was a bad year for grizzly attacks in the U.S. Much has been written about the tragic incidents that took the lives of four men: two in Yellowstone National Park and two others in the Gallatin National Forest … Continue reading
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Tagged Bears, Camping, Grizzly Bears, Hiking, Hunting, National Parks, Paddling, Pepper Spray, Yellowstone National Park
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Wildlife Protection Rollback? U.S. House OKs ‘Sportsmen’s Heritage Act’
This bill is giving many a headache. It says a lot about those controlling the U.S. House. Fortunately, it is expected to have a “cooler reception” in the US Senate. “The bill is split into four main sections, but its … Continue reading
House bill increases hunter access to public lands
The battle to keep lead hunting ammunition and fishing sinkers continues to play out in Congress. A bill passed Tuesday by the U.S. House calls for assuring that hunting can continue on public lands, that lead ammunition is permissible, and … Continue reading
State Wildlife Budget is Tight, Jobs Not Getting Done
By Howard Meyerson LANSING – A $28.8 million wildlife management budget may seem a lot to some, but Michigan wildlife officials say hunters and other wildlife enthusiasts can expect to see continuing program cuts. “The problems we’re facing don’t show … Continue reading
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