Tips for Managing a Hunting Property

Tips for Managing a Hunting Property

By: James Neff The latest report shows that nearly 102 million, or 40 percent of Americans participated in some type of wildlife activity, be it fishing, wildlife-watching or hunting. Many hunters dream of having their own hunting land, and if you’re one of them who...
A New Director, a Different Direction?

A New Director, a Different Direction?

New Department of Natural Resources Director Dan Eichinger assumed his appointment on January 1. Many in the conservation community have asked what his priorities will be, and Michigan Out-of-Doors Editor Nick Green sat down with Eichinger for a question-and-answer...
Exploring Michigan’s Wetland Wonders

Exploring Michigan’s Wetland Wonders

By Nick Green ‘Quack,’ ‘quack,’ ‘quack,’ ‘quack,’ ‘quack’ – the hail call turned the ducks over the refuge, and as if they were on a string, they b-lined straight for us. A patented “mallard circle” ensued, and a soft feed...
My First, Last Grouse

My First, Last Grouse

In this fall 2018 article, Editor Nick Green reflects on his grandfather, their grouse pursuits and his reintroduction to a sport that his grandfather revered. The feature photo was taken by Michigan Out-of-Doors Communications Intern Mikayla Carter during a training...