Recently, Michigan marsh lands saw a new generation of waterfowler during the annual youth waterfowl weekend. Michigan has a rich history when it comes to waterfowl hunting. Adding to that history is a group of waterfowlers in Southeast Michigan, the Gibraltar Duck...
Recently I post up a three part series on fishing bigwater perch. I was up at the a DWF meeting and I had a few people come up and talk to me. The topic of the nights presention was perching Lake Eire and the Detroit river. So I thought I would re-post up the three...
This past Saturday I pulled a 24 hour day of being in the outdoors here in Michigan. My day began getting up super early (2am), for a youth duck hunt down here on Lake Erie. More to come on that on the next blog. After I finished up down on Erie, it was a quick pit...
As salmon action increases in the river systems; anglers are reminded that snagging in Michigan waters is unlawful, contrary to websites and rumors that say the law has changed. Southeast Lower Peninsula Lake Erie: Is producing perch in 23 to 25 feet of water...
If your a river angler this is big news and not good news at. The article below was posted on a site I watch closely called Great Lake Echo. This site focus on the environmental issues faceing the great lakes. The aritcle below is by Jeff Brooks Gillies. It is very...
For Immediate Release : Pursuant to act:12A, Paragraph:C Section:8 DNR Policy Regarding Summer Drought Conditions Adversly Affecting Michigan Wildlife. Contact : Ben Hadd, Regional Wildlife Director NRC. An emergency meeting of the NRC in Lansing today resulted in the...
I know I know, Ice fishing already! What can I say I love icefishing and well it has been on my mind for sometime. Even before this recent cold snap we just had.I have started to make a list of products I want to check out this winter. This is one I can’t wait...
A strong cold front has descended on the Great Lakes region and this will slow catch rates for a few days. By the end of the week, the fish should be adjusted to the change in the barometric pressure and catch rates should pick up again. Salmon fishing however is in...
In the fall many anglers turn their attention to the tasty little cousin of the walleye: Yellow Perch. Over the years, many anglers have tried to build a better mouse trap to catch more jumbo perch. Only a few of these have stuck around. Recently a new rig is coming...
