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Officials confirm more cougar evidence in UP

By The Associated Press

November 04, 2009, 7:55PM
A photograph and tracks found recently in the Upper Peninsula have rekindled a debate over whether Michigan has an established, breeding cougar population. The state Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday confirmed the authenticity of a cougar photo taken by a trail camera last month in eastern Chippewa County. The DNR also verified the discovery last week of cougar tracks... Full story »

Event welcomes hunters in wheelchairs

Brian Kaule disabled hunter

By Aaron Ogg | The Grand Rapids Press

November 01, 2009, 7:30AM
The annual two-day Wheelin' Hunters event in Montcalm County is a collaborative effort between local businesses, churches and individual donors that aims to limit boundaries for those with disabilities. Full story »

Kent City hunter drops 500-pound black bear

Don Corrigan black bear

By The Grand Rapids Press

November 01, 2009, 7:20AM
Don Corrigan downed what likely is the second-biggest black bear killed in Michigan and possibly the seventh-ranked bruin ever. Full story »

Proposed fishing law puts travelers in bind

By Howard Meyerson | The Grand Rapids Press

November 01, 2009, 7:15AM
If the Michigan House bill becomes law, anglers will have to freeze, smoke or can each limit of fish before fishing for a second or third limit. That's no big deal if they are close to home, but it is if they are camping or staying at a small mom-and-pop motel. Full story »
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Book 'Barebow!' shares journey of killing all 29 big-game species

Barebowl book

By Howard Meyerson | The Grand Rapids Press

November 01, 2009, 7:10AM
Author Dennis Dunn was the first hunter to achieve a barebow Super Slam, which means he used bows without sighting devices and shot instinctively at close range. He chronicles his adventures in a beautifully illustrated -- albeit pricey -- large-format publication. Full story »

Michigan Fishing Report: Fresh fish harder to find

By The Associated Press

October 28, 2009, 7:53PM
Salmon are still being found in some locations around Michigan, but it is getting harder to find fresh fish, the state Department of Natural Resources said. The rivers have started to fill up with steelhead and whitefish are being caught in the waters of Lake Michigan, the DNR said Wednesday in its weekly recreational fishing report. Full story »

Couple's rescue on Grand River a reminder to paddlers to know before you head out

Grand River rescue

By Howard Meyerson | The Grand Rapids Press

October 27, 2009, 8:35PM
A sign warning about the river's coffer dams is a start, but the more important message is paddlers need to use common sense and do their homework before launching on an unfamiliar stretch of water. Full story »

Women aim for protection in female-only concealed pistol classes

Pistol certification class

By Howard Meyerson | The Grand Rapids Press

October 25, 2009, 7:30AM
The women in a recent class ranged in age from their early 20s to mid-60s. Most had come to learn how to defend themselves. Others feared losing that right sometime in the future. Full story »

Video: Weapons class at Caledonia Sportsman's Club arms women with protection

By Cory Olsen | The Grand Rapids Press

October 25, 2009, 7:30AM
The female-only class was sponsored by Great Lakes Outdoors Foundation, a 2-year-old nonprofit organization with Zeidler as executive director.
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Mountain bike park planned for former Southwest Little League site in Grand Rapids

Mountain bike trail

By Howard Meyerson | The Grand Rapids Press

October 25, 2009, 7:20AM
Work is expected to begin on the mile-and-a-half-long trail and "skills" area soon, with completion by late spring.  Full story »

Salmon debate cools: Five-catch limit likely again in 2010

By Howard Meyerson | The Grand Rapids Press

October 25, 2009, 7:10AM
Concerns about longer hours on the water, higher fuel costs and Dumpsters full of unused, wasted fish were unfounded after the state raised the daily salmon limit to five per angler this year. Full story »

Michigan Fishing Report: Steelhead catches rise as salmon slow

By The Associated Press

October 22, 2009, 11:45AM
Walleye fishing is very good on inland lakes this time of year, although few anglers participate. This is also a good time of year to catch pike and muskie. Full story »

Cool weather means color to fall for

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By The Saginaw News

October 19, 2009, 9:00AM
Bright days and cool nights have been the perfect recipe for fall color, the U.S. Forest Service reported. Steve Freitag, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in White Lake, said although his agency does not track leaf color trends, the weather in late September and early October was ideal. “Cool nights, in the upper 30s to 40s, and... Full story »

Canines work overtime at Mushing Boot Camp

Mushing Boot Camp

By The Grand Rapids Press

October 18, 2009, 7:30AM
Mushers come to the three-day camp with dogs that might not pull the whole time, fight with other dogs or become distracted.  Full story »

Pheasant population consisent with last year entering start of hunting season

Pheasant hunting

By The Grand Rapids Press

October 18, 2009, 7:20AM
The consistent numbers follow a gradual, decades-long decline linked to loss of habitat and changing agricultural practices. Full story »

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