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
Wildlife Salvage Permits to go to Wind Turbine Operators
By Howard Meyerson Lansing, MI – Michigan wind farm operators looking to assess the wildlife impacts of their operations by collecting the carcasses of birds and bats killed or injured by wind turbines can now get a state wildlife salvage … Continue reading
Spring steelhead: Anglers full of anticipation
By Howard Meyerson GRANT, MI — Anticipation is always a big lure when fishing, particularly as the seasons change from winter to spring. Fresh steelhead runs show up on many Michigan streams and this particular morning was no exception. Captain … Continue reading
Erie Outlook: Walleye, perch numbers down, fishing good
By Howard Meyerson Lake Erie’s walleye and perch populations are 20 percent smaller than in 2012, but anglers fishing Michigan waters will again be able to keep six walleye and/or 50 perch per day, according to Michigan officials. “The news … Continue reading
Paddlers called to help map Lake Michigan Water Trail
By Howard Meyerson With spring just around the corner, paddlers already are making plans. And some are thinking about the waters of Lake Michigan. This is likely to be a big year for the Lake Michigan Water Trail, the four-state … Continue reading
Crash Course: Wind turbine bird, bat deaths to be monitored?
By Howard Meyerson LANSING, MI – Michigan wind power operators may soon be able to get a state permit to collect and count the number of birds and bats that are injured and killed by turbines each year, but they … 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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St. Joseph River Great for Winter Steelhead Fishing
By Howard Meyerson ST. JOSEPH, MI -. Russ Clark’s motto is simple: “patience and persistence.” That’s what it takes to catch steelhead. And on an unusually warm February day not long ago, the 27-year veteran charter captain demonstrated its wisdom. … Continue reading
New weight, length requirements for Michigan’s Master Angler Program
By Howard Meyerson Michigan’s popular Master Angler program recognized a whopping 1,189 anglers including four new state records in 2012, but changes were needed, according to state officials, to bring the program in line with its intended purpose. New rules … Continue reading
Mixed Views: Michigan 5 Year Fisheries Plan
By Howard Meyerson A draft five-year plan to guide where state fisheries managers will focus their future efforts is getting mixed reviews from anglers and fishing groups, who largely support it but criticize its lack of specificity. The public comment … Continue reading
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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