Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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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Sturgeon Restoration: DNR plans streamside rearing station on Muskeon River
By Howard Meyerson MUSKEGON, MI — It is hard to imagine the era on Lake Michigan when Great Lakes sturgeon were abundant, a period when these great, large and unusual fish swam freely in our waters, ran up our rivers … Continue reading
Mixed Expectations: Lake Michigan salmon fishing hit and miss despite big fish
By Howard Meyerson What anglers can expect from the Lake Michigan salmon fishery this year is anybody’s guess. But rest assured that people are watching it closely. State and federal officials continue to be worried about the forage base, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinook Salmon, DNR, Fishing, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Salmon
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Moving on: Boardman River dam removal goes into Phase II
By Howard Meyerson TRAVERSE CITY – Anglers and paddlers can once again access the Boardman River in the vicinity of the former Brown Bridge Dam which was removed in the fall and winter of 2012. State and other officials … Continue reading
Michigan Wildfire Season: Slower than usual
By Howard Meyerson Grand Rapids, Mich. — State forest fire fighters got some relief this spring. Persistent wet and cool weather reduced the fire hazard around the state. Although 170 wildfires were extinguished by the start of June, state forest … Continue reading
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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State recreation areas add handicap canoe, kayak launches
By Howard Meyerson Disabled paddlers who need assistance getting into canoes or kayaks and getting launched will find life is a bit simpler these days at Bishop Lake in the Brighton State Recreation Area. A unique launch kayak launch system … Continue reading
Grand River Coho: Fewer stocked at Lansing, more downstream
By Howard Meyerson Lansing, MI –A state decision to reduce the number of coho salmon stocked in the Grand River at Lansing, while increasing stocking downstream at Lyons, is just fine with Joe Mull, the manager of Grand River Bait … Continue reading
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Tagged Coho salmon, DNR, Fishing, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Platte River, Salmon
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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
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