Outdoor News
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DNR solicits comments on proposed island antler restrictions
The Department of Natural Resources is considering imposing antler restrictions on deer harvested on Beaver Island -- but only if the proposal has the support of the public. View
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Rocker Ted Nugent meets with Gov. Snyder to talk hunting
Nugent, interviewed at the Capitol on his way to what he said was a meeting with the governor, said he wanted to talk about clearing barriers to enticing more hunters to come to Michigan. View
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Anglers required to renew their fishing licenses beginning Friday, April 1
Anglers will be required to renew their fishing licenses for the 2011-12 fishing season beginning Friday, April 1. View
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While Huron-Manistee Still in Limbo, Sportsmen Stepped Up
In looking back at the recent opportunity for public input on the potential ban of firearm hunting and snowmobiling on the Huron-Manistee National Forest, MUCC would like to take this time to applaud the outdoor community for stepping up to… View
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Corps: More voltage needed for Asian carp barrier
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it might need to increase the voltage on the electric barrier built to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. View
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Fishing report
The cold front will no doubt slow catch rates, the Michigan DNR said Wednesday in its weekly fishing report. Those heading out on any remaining ice need to use extreme caution. Those fishing the rivers will also need to be… View
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Walleye survey planned for Inland Waterway
Over the course of 2011, biologists will be surveying the walleye populations of the Inland Waterway. View
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Outpost
Ice fishing is coming to an end in the southern half of the Lower Peninsula, so anglers are advised to stay off any ice, the Michigan DNR says. Walleye, pike and musky season on the inland waters closed Tuesday. Houghton… View
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Where has all the smelt fishing gone?
Back in the late ‘80s, my family would ice fish for smelt on Green Lake near Interlochen. View
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Dead fish in Lake St. Clair area blamed on cold
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan officials say thousands of dead fish found in the Lake St. Clair area likely died because of the cold weather. View
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5-year, $8M project looks at air pollution effects
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A five-year, $8-million research project at Michigan State University is looking at the health effects of air pollution. View
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Eric Sharp: Learn how to tie a fly at Expo in Warren
Fly fishing was introduced in the U.S. largely by well-heeled Americans who emulated the wealthy English anglers who literally wrote books about the sport. The result was an elitist veneer that still puts a lot of people off. View
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Canadian importer fined for Asian carp possession
A Canadian fish importer has been fined $50,000 for possession of Asian carp, including one of the varieties threatening to invade the Great Lakes. View
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Sample Letter for supporting “Hunter Heritage” Bill
The “Hunter Heritage” bill introduced by State Sen. Joe Hune (R, Hamburg Township), State Rep. Petter Pettalia (R, Alpena) and Michigan United Conservation Clubs is about promoting and instilling safe hunting habits in our youth. These bills (Senate Bill 207… View
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Scientists debate cause of dolphin deaths
By Leigh Coleman View
Brought to you by: www.petoskeynews.com on Mar 04 at 10:26 -
Lawmakers want plan for blocking carp
WASHINGTON: The Army Corps of Engineers would have 18 months --not five years -- to come up with a plan for keeping voracious Asian carp out of Lake Michigan under legislation proposed Thursday by two Michigan members of Congress. View
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Asian carp fight gets boost in Washington
Two Michigan members of Congress say legislation that would force the Army Corps of Engineers to come up with a plan to keep invasive Asian carp out of Lake Michigan in the next year-and-a-half has a good chance of passage,… View
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Deadlines approach for removing fishing shanties
LANSING (AP) — Ice anglers who have shanties on Michigan waterways are approaching a deadline for removing them. View
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Eric Sharp: Time for a change in firearms season opener
Opening the firearms deer season on a Saturday rather than the traditional "Nov. 15 come hell or high water" mantra is something we should have done years ago. View
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Fishing, ski reports
Ice fishing continues, however anglers need to use caution when traveling across the ice. Anglers should avoid areas near pressure cracks and where creeks or streams flow into a lake. Shoreline ice might not be safe. Huron River: Fair for… View
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Eric Sharp: March is a hot time for fishing
Michigan steelhead anglers should be entering one of the most productive times of the year with the water warming and fresh pushes of fish heading up rivers to spawn. View
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Michigan lags behind other states in snowmobile safety
More than 130 snowmobilers were killed in the state since 2005 and hundreds more seriously injured, according to crash data reviewed by the Free Press. View
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Deaths from snowmobile accidents across Michigan
State data show 60 people have died in Michigan snowmobile crashes in the last three winter seasons statewide. View
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2011 hunting, fishing licenses to go on sale
Hunting and fishing licenses, along with Pure Michigan Hunt applications, will go on sale Tuesday, March 1. View
Brought to you by: www.petoskeynews.com on Feb 25 at 09:21