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It’s been a few years since we’ve had a “real” winter. I’m not sure what defines a “real” winter — I suppose it’s a moving target — but I guess the best definition, at least around Grayling, is in the form of a question: can you drive through the entire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae2pJk6-dX4 #mtb #bike #bikelife Potawatomi mountain bike trail is located on the east side of Michigan about 30 minutes northwest of Ann Arbor. It’s also known as POTO. It’s located in the Pinckney Recreation area. I typically ride the DTE Foundation trail (made up of the Winn, Sugar, and Big
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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mR6XEPf4hA Fly Fishing Upper Peninsula Mi Dark Waters Fly Fishing Shop, is located in upper peninsula MI, and offers remote Fly Fishing Guide Services in the heart of the U.P. To experience scenic, secluded, fly fishing that you’ll always remember, contact us today! [email protected] website: https://www.darkwatersflyshop.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarkWatersFl… instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dark_waters…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BeL88uY0OM #trout #flyfishing #fishing Day 4 of the Wyoming fishing trip found us on the Bighorn River near Thermopolis, WY. We met up with Matt Schliske who was kind enough to entertain us for the day. Matt is a guide and custom bamboo rod maker based out of Thermopolis, WY.
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
When we last met, the family turkey hunting was moving north from my dad’s place in Pentwater to a weekend visit with my family in Traverse City. It was a great time spent with Papa Ted, but definitely culminated in our planned hunt to get my dad a bird on