Michigan


Jim Balzer of Howell caught this plump walleye, fairly typical of those caught in June, while fishing a spoon off a downrigger.  Photo by Mike Gnatkowski.

Michigan anglers who like to troll can’t wait for summer. Things start to warm up then. Weather patterns are more…»

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If your local walleye waters seem to have turned sour, or if you are simply looking for new water to explore, why not sample the fishing at any or all of these fine Michigan locations?

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A Michigan 8-year-old vacationing with his family in the Gulf reeled in the catch of his young life last week.…»

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Where are your best chances for filling that turkey tag this spring? The 2012 Michigan spring turkey forecast should help point the way.

It’s possible to catch 100 smallmouths a day on Lake St. Clair in July!   Photo by Mike Gnatkowski.

Following is a calendar of fishing destinations and opportunities that you can use to plan your own odyssey this year.

The auhor caught this nice-sized river pike on the Grand River, one of his prize picks for early pike action.  Photo by Jim Bedford.

The northern pike that inhabit our rivers are probably the most under-utilized game fish in Michigan. That’s likely the case…»

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You came in early all week, banking hours for a premature exodus on Friday. It’s 2 p.m., the cubicles won’t…»

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Firearms instructor Heath King of Bass Pro Shops’ main store in Springfield isn’t the kind of person who thinks outside…»

New gear made for women helped author Becky Lou Lacock take this tom. She hunted with Joe Coogan of Benelli. Photo courtesy of Becky Lou Lacock.

Camo cut for women was once as rare as hens’ teeth. Now options abound for women hunters. Here are one huntress’ favorites.

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You have to change your tune when hunting educated coyotes that have heard it all.