Michigan’s colors this fall rate a C-minus at best.
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Autumn has once again come around and leaves are changing colors. Some people may be thinking about camp fires, warm sweaters and pumpkin spice-flavored everything, but many area residents tha…
Following a two-year effort to document the birds of Oceana County and identify the best local birding locations, the Oceana Conservation District recently released its newest publication, “A …
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently finalized its 2017 Michigan Deer Hunting Forecast report, which contains information about deer hunting across Michigan. It offers helpful…
Sable Dunes Audubon will host its next meeting Thursday, Oct. 19 at the United Methodist Church, 82 N. Hancock St., in Pentwater.
Heightened penalties are now in place for illegally importing deer, elk and moose carcasses to Michigan from another state or province under legislation signed Thursday, Oct. 12 by Gov. Rick S…
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Michigan’s bow season is currently underway with deer hunters hitting the woods and with rifle season being just a few weeks away, the American Heart Association wants to encourage all hunters…
How to become a better deer hunter
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, confirmed Wednesday, Oct. 4 that a 3 1/2-year-old female deer taken during Michigan’s youth deer hun…
Autumn is a time for camp. The air is crisp and bright, the fire is wonderful, the hunter’s moon rides high and old friends gather.
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is welcoming comments on revised recommendations to open thousands of miles of state forest roads to off-road vehicles in the northern Lower Penins…
The Ruffed Grouse Society of Lake, Mason, Newaygo and Oceana counties was the recipient of $101,600 from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
• Early archery: Oct. 1 through Nov. 14
Johnny Hex and I have kind of an agreement with the game birds.
The First Baptist Church of Hart, 3258 N. 72nd Ave., in Hart will host its 2017 Hunting Season Kick-off Saturday, Sept. 30.
Lots of rugged outdoorsmen load their own rifle and shotgun shells.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Disease Laboratory and the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory last week announced they have confirmed that a free-…
The Silver Lake Recreation Association will host its second and final Dune Clean-up Day in the Silver Lake State Park’s Silver Lake Sand Dunes ORV Area Saturday, Oct. 7.
Michigan’s small game season opened with a gasp, not a bang.
The White River Watershed offers unlimited activities for area residents who enjoy seeing nature up close and personal. The public is encouraged to attend the White River Watershed Partnership…
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently adopted a new, updated five-year strategic plan to guide the future management of the state’s parks and recreation system. The plan was de…
Charles Mears State Park will once again host its annual fall volunteer weekend, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29-30.
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For many people, the chance to see a Michigan black bear in the wild is an amazing experience.
Michigan’s first bear season of 2017 started Sept. 8 in a few counties of the northwestern Lower Peninsula, with seasons in other locations opening Sept. 10 and Sept. 17. Bear hunting in Ocea…
Hunting season is upon us.
The Pentwater Sportfishing Association’s (PSA) third annual “Bannink’s End of Summer Lines Down” fishing tournament took place Saturday, Sept. 2 with 20 boats participating and over 205 pounds…
Looking over some photographs, I wondered about the young, slender, dark-haired men pictured.
For those who plan to hunt outside of Michigan this fall, it is important to note that regulations related to the importation of harvested cervids (such as deer, elk or moose) have changed sub…
It’s time to head to Michigan’s lakes, fields and marshes to hunt geese. The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that big changes to regulations this year include a dark goose and …
This is the best of times.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will offer an introductory archery clinic at Ludington State Park Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that antlerless deer application results are now available. Application results and leftover license availability can be found at w…
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Dave Wilson of Hart took this 9-point buck during opening day of archery deer hunting season Sunday, Oct. 1 near the Oceana/Mason county line.
