Steelhead: After Spawn

Steelhead: After Spawn

Written By Blake Sherburne, Steelhead: After Spawn My ever-present fishing buddy, Kenny, and I had a tough time getting on the river last year. I was caught up being a stay-at-home dad to my three-year-old daughter after the Christmas tree harvest season ended and...
The Work Behind Michigan’s Fishery

The Work Behind Michigan’s Fishery

What does it take to keep our state a world-class fishery? Sponsored by the Michigan Wildlife Council Michigan is known as one of the best freshwater fisheries and angler destinations in North America. Within the state, each area has it’s own unique fishery to...
Not His Raft

Not His Raft

Not his raft, but I let him fish in it… By Emily Hansen The transition from fall to winter in Northern Michigan was almost eerie this year, and was not able to get my raft out like I normally would. Drought-like conditions and unusually warm temperatures pushed...
Ice Fishing: The Frozen Cure

Ice Fishing: The Frozen Cure

Ice fishing provides the perfect respite from the doldrums of winter. By Robert Kennedy The cold months of winter can be some of the most seasonally depressing times of the year, but only if you don’t enjoy spending time ice fishing. The idea of rosy cheeks,...
Rising Stars of Conservation: Nicole Watson

Rising Stars of Conservation: Nicole Watson

By Charlie Booher In response to Alan Campbell’s Legends of Conservation column, the Michigan Out-of-Doors editorial staff sought to highlight individuals who might someday make their way into those pages. The Rising Stars in Conservation column seeks to introduce...