by Editor | Apr 1, 2024 | Fishing
By Mark Romanack Few outdoor activities are more rewarding than spending time chasing a favorite species on and off the water — allowing you to camp and fish more. Fishing is always a great time, but what an angler does off the water can enhance the outdoor experience...
by Editor | Dec 4, 2023 | Conservation
Managers and policymakers need to get creative to solve 21st-century issues plaguing the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. By Dr. Russ Mason For decades, the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation (NAM) and its’ seven foundational pillars...
by Editor | Sep 28, 2023 | Conservation
Instilling the value of purchasing a youth license into the next generation is paramount By Randy Claramunt, MDNR Fisheries Division Chief In the three months since becoming the new Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division chief, I have been working...
by Editor | Sep 19, 2023 | Conservation
Trout Unlimited Engagement Coordinator Jamie Vaughn working to make Michigan’s watersheds more inclusive and accessible to people from all walks of life Many people face barriers when engaging with the natural world — barriers that exist due to factors beyond their...
by Editor | Jun 28, 2023 | Fishing
One man’s passion, ethics lead to underwater spearfishing regulation changes By Jonathan Durtka What is Underwater Spearfishing? It is the act of submerging yourself under the water’s surface with a single breath to harvest fish. Engaging in this method of...