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Kevin Feenstra’s New Book: Matching Warmwater Baitfish:
Soon after my previous book, Matching Baitfish, was written, I started working on another book. Though similar in some ways, it is geared toward totally different gamefish and some new genres of bait fishes. The book is called Matching
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Michigan Steelhead Report – February 10, 2025
The Manistee is in good shape, running a bit below its normal winter levels and has a great green color to it. Fishing has been good this winter and there are plenty of fish around to play with. Water temp is hovering around
Are Grouse Good to Eat? A Delicious Game Bird Worth Trying
If you’re a fan of wild game or looking to expand your culinary horizons, you might have wondered: Are grouse good to eat? Grouse, a type of upland game bird, has been enjoyed by hunters and food lovers for
It’s always a guessing game with us up here in the U.P. as I have seen the rivers open in mid-March and I have also seen them not open until late April. Once the rivers open and the ice blows out we will have some early movers in the river
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Looking at the 10-day forecast, it seems Spring has sprung (or is springing). With that, it’s time to work on spring training for your gundog. This blog post is a followup on the last Live Facebook session we did on May 6th entitled Three Core Foundations of Gundog Training –
How Winter Weather Affects Ruffed Grouse in Michigan: A Deep Dive Into Their Seasonal Survival
Michigan winters like this one harsh—long, cold, and laden with snow. For wildlife, these conditions present significant challenges, and ruffed grouse are no exception. These resilient birds, which call Michigan’s northern forests home, have adapted
Winter’s effect on grouse can be critical to the following Fall’s numbers. It can be hard on all animals with deep snow, limited food availability, shortened days and the bitter cold. All of these increase the need for more food to keep the metabolism going and body heated up. It’s
I’m just going to say it – I love Spring! As the days start to lengthen and we see more sunshine in February, my heart gets excited for the end of April. I know that then Spring will, for the most part, be here in northern Michigan. The other reason