Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: Wildlife
Michigan’s Snowy Owl Capital
A small town in the eastern Upper Peninsula has new monkiker, named for the distinctive white Arctic owl that appears in greater numbers there each year than in other parts of Michigan. Rudyard, Michigan, located in Chippewa County, is now … Continue reading
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Tagged Birds, Birdwatching, Conservation, Environment, Michigan, National Audubon Society, Nature, Owls, Snowy Owl, Upper Peninsula, Wildlife
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Winter Sunset
Ice floes were drifting down the channel into Lake Michigan, a sure sign that spring was approaching. Lake Macatawa, the river mouth, was thawing – and fast. Broken ice filled the channel and hundreds of ducks were gathered among the … Continue reading
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Tagged Ducks, Holland State Park, Lake Michigan, Photos, Sunset, Wildlife, Wildlife viewing, Winter
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Flying High
Photos courtesy of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Once endangered and teetering on the brink of extinction, the Bald Eagle is doing well; actually, very well, according to a new U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service report that says those … Continue reading
Bear Trouble?
NOTE: It’s that time of year again and black bears are on the move in Michigan. Here are tips from Michigan DNR about preventing nuisance bear encounters in the fall. —HM Even though the weather has gotten cooler, black bears … Continue reading
Pheasant Restoration Initiative Gains Ground
By Howard Meyerson Lansing. — Now five years into a 10-year plan to restore pheasant habitat in portions of Michigan, state and other wildlife biologists are crowing a bit. Grasslands are being restored and progress is being made. The challenge, … Continue reading
Popular Montmorency County flooding to be filled following dam construction
By Howard Meyerson Atlanta, Mich – A popular Montmorency County flooding now dry for several years will be replenished with water in 2016. Construction of a new dam at Foch Lakes flooding was completed in November. State officials say the … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservation, Dams, DNR, Fishing, Floodings, Foch Lakes Flooding, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife
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Upcoming deer season could be hit or miss
By Howard Meyerson Grand Rapids, Mich – Hunters who plan to go out for the two‑week firearm deer season starting Nov. 15 need to get out and scout if they plan to hunt the woods. This year’s acorn crop is … Continue reading
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Tagged Deer, Deer Hunting, DNR, Hunting, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife
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Looking Good: Waterfowl seasons quickly approaching
By Howard Meyerson Michigan’s waterfowl hunting seasons are rapidly approaching and conditions, overall, look good for hunters. The statewide early goose season opens Tuesday and so does Michigan’s seven-day experimental early teal season. “Last year was our first teal season,” … Continue reading
DNR: Gray wolves have spread across entire Upper Peninsula
By Howard Meyerson GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – One or more wolf packs now live in every Upper Peninsula county, having spread from west to east over the past 20 years. Most –for now – are concentrated in Western counties, according … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservation, DNR, Environment, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Nature, Upper Peninsula, Wildlife, Wolf, Wolves
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Federal wildlife & fisheries funding expected
By Howard Meyerson Michigan is slated to receive more than $37.5 million in federal funding for fisheries, wildlife and hunter education programs in 2015 – another high-mark year but that could change. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced … Continue reading
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