Early-season teal hunting

Early-season teal hunting

Early teal season is a good time to hone your skills and get outside before the traditional duck opener By Nick Green It seemed my eyes had just shut when the irritating sound of my alarm woke me. I never sleep on opening eves — ever. And the teal opener is no...
Mandatory Deer Harvest Reporting

Mandatory Deer Harvest Reporting

Hunters will have 72 hours to report their kill By Chad Steward, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Deer, Elk and Moose Management Specialist It was late morning in October, and I had just lost her blood trail. I was confident in my shot, but the trail I...
Michigan Out-of-Doors Conservation Update

Michigan Out-of-Doors Conservation Update

Welcome to the first Michigan Out-of-Doors Conservation Update! Since 1947, Michigan Out-of-Doors has detailed the story of Michigan conservationists. From your time at deer camp to paddling our countless streams, our journey together has continued to evolve and...
Michigan’s Wild Pheasants

Michigan’s Wild Pheasants

By Ben Beaman, MI State Coordinator for Pheasants Forever As the Michigan State Coordinator for Pheasants Forever, I spend a good deal of time around upland hunters here in the mitten state and chasing Michigan wild pheasants. And as you can imagine, the topic of...