Bear Hunting: A Way of Life

Bear Hunting: A Way of Life

For some, the idea of bear hunting with hounds brings to mind savage images of salivating dogs chasing some terrified animal through the woods, culminating finally in a bloodbath as the animals rip their prey to shreds. As experts in the practice will attest, nothing...
Saving Michigan’s Sharp-tailed Grouse

Saving Michigan’s Sharp-tailed Grouse

Government agencies, conservation groups, Sault Tribe teaming up to enhance bird habitats, lek sites in U.P. over next several years By Chris Lamphere Philosophical differences over the management of a natural resource can sometimes make it difficult for people to...
Home Water

Home Water

By Calvin McShane We had no business being on the stream. The water was high — dangerously so. October blended into 31 days of rain; the sandy soil of the Eastern U.P. became a waterlogged sponge. When Jack called and asked about the prospect of his steelhead trip, I...