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he one thing I know for sure about waterfowl hunting is the birds arent getting
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A few years ago when spinning wing
motion decoys hit the market I was one
of the first media guys to get my hands
on these duck gadgets. I took my media
sample to Saskatchewan to hunt ducks
in the picked grain fields of the prairie
pothole region.
To say that spinning wing decoys worked would be an understatement. I remember commenting to my wife and
hunting partner Mari at the time that some states are
going to outlaw the use of spinning wing decoys
because they are too effective. In fact, some states
have outlawed the use of spinning wing decoys, but
ironically it hasnt been state legislation that has
By Mark Romanack
hunting parties with most using spinning wing decoys. As the birds came out of the refuge I could see
them lock onto the spinners immediately. Unfortunately the story doesnt end as well. Once those
birds got within 80 yards or so of hunting groups
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to circle and eventually get nervous and leave.
I watched this distressing situation occur over
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Layout blinds are an awesome option for field hunting, but its critical to thatch the blinds using
natural material from the hunting area. In this case were hunting in a pea field in western Saskatchewan. Getting lazy and not re-thatching blinds when moving from field type to field type is a
rookie mistake that will cost you birds. Mark Romanack photos
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No bighead or
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Michigans waters of the Great Lakes...
he Michigan Department of
Natural Resources announced last
month that so far in 2016, no bighead and silver carp environmental DNA (eDNA) has been found
in Michigan waters.
The eDNA surveillance programa
collaborative effort between the Great
Lakes states and the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS)samples high priority locations for the
presence of bighead and silver carp
genetic material.
Since 2013, the DNR has partnered with the USFWS to implement
a portion of the eDNA surveillance
program in major tributaries to all
the Great Lakes except Lake Superior, because it has been deemed
very low-risk for introduction. This
year, more than 2,445 samples will
be collected, bringing the total from
the last three years to approximately
7,200 water samples collected and
analyzed. The majority of samples
are taken from Lake Michigan tributaries such as the St. Joseph, Kalamazoo, Grand and Muskegon rivers.
Of the 2016 samples collected
and analyzed, The DNR is still waiting for results from the third and
final round of sampling in the St. Joseph, Grand, Kalamazoo, Muskegon,
Macatawa, Galien and Black rivers.
The final results are expected soon,
but all other samples analyzed have
come back negative at this point.
Along with our participation
in the eDNA surveillance program,
we continue to be diligent with early
detection efforts, such as conducting
fish population surveys, increasing awareness among anglers, and
maintaining an invasive carps reporting website for anglers to share any
suspicious catches or observations
that occur during their outings, said
Seth Herbst, the Fisheries Divisions
aquatic invasive species coordinator.
During the course of these sampling efforts, a single eDNA sample
tested positive for silver carp genetic
material in the Kalamazoo River in
2014. Based on further testing and
work on the river, it was unlikely
that the single detection out of 1,850
samples in 2014 was associated with
a live fish.
A more likely explanation for
that positive sample was a contamination source, such as visiting boaters or anglers from an area where
silver carp is already established,
said Nick Popoff, manager of the
DNRs Aquatic Species and Regulatory Affairs.
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o much is
printed about
fishing first
ice this time of year that I
just had to write about the
opposite end of the spectrum. That is, fishing this seasons last
open water. And this is a great time to
fish for walleyes as anglers have the
waterways to themselves, and, like the
bite of first ice, the few days before a
lake freezes can be some of the best
fishing er, catching of the year.
Best of all, the fish are positioned
so that you can catch em by boat or
while wading from shore.
But if you try casting the last open
water of the year, youll have to totally forgo your memories and fishing
techniques from when the water was
warmer and employ new tactics. No,
the baits and lures wont change, but
how you fish them will.
Youll need to fish ultra-slow, no
matter what.
a full-size meal. As a
friend of mine says about the Rapala
Original Minnow, If you caught a
7-inch perch, what would you do?
Youd throw it back and call it bait.
Nough said
But a Rapala Original Minnow
needs to be moving to keep it in the
strike zone; even though the lure
doesnt need to be reeled in fast to get
it to dive; at time this speed may be
too fast if the walleyes are in a lethargic mood; especially at night. This is
when I reach into my Plano tackle tote
for a Rapala Husky Jerk. Husky Jerks
are suspending lures that dont even
have to be moving to get hit. Well,
Kind of
Again using the larger-size size-14
Husky Jerk, which is 5-1/2 inches,
Ill cast, reel in a couple feet of line
quickly so as to get the lure to dive
a few feet and then, keeping the line
taut, let the lure sit motionless for
several seconds before twitching it.
So why fish so slowly?
At night, I may let the lure sit still for
It all boils down to the basics of
nearly a minute before giving a jerk.
freshwater fish biology: These species
And this time of year, even the
are cold-blooded creatures and their
twitches I give the lure are subtle. I
body temperature will be the same as dont snap the rod like when bass fishthe environment they swim in, And
ing in spring, rather, just lightly twitch
this time of year, the waters near
the rod tip in about a foot, and then
freezing and so, too, the bodies of the reel in the slack.
fish. Perhaps its not that fish dont
When fishing ether Rapala Origiwant to chase down bait, but more
nals or Husky Jerks, I like to use a
they physically cannot.
7-foot medium-action Fenwick spinIn perspective, however, is the
ning rod and a matching ABU Garcia
forage, which is also cold-blooded
spinning reel, spooled with 10-poundand cannot skitter away from danger
test Berkley FireLine. FireLine is
quickly, as well. Fish a lure or bait too the perfect line for casting stickbaits,
fast this time of year and it is wrong in especially suspending lures, as the
so many ways. In short: Fishing at a
line does not stretch, and, you can feel
creep is a must.
every strike. Youll even know when a
swirl and miss has occurred.
And this time of year, strikes can
One of the first things you may
be very subtle. Also, I attach the lure
take note of is that artificial lures
to the line via a small Berkley Crossdont have much action when fished
Lok snap, rather than snap-swivel, as
slowly. In my years of experience of
too much hardware will impede this
fishing open water this time of year,
type of lures action.
that doesnt seem to matter.
Take, for example, when I cast
a size-18 Rapala Original Minnow
In the days before ice up, more so
in shallow water (3 to 7 feet deep). I
as appending cold fronts are moving
reel the lure in so slowly; so much so in, it may take a vertical, dead-still
that it literally doesnt wiggle much
presentation with live bait to get wallat all; the lip just allows it to dive to
eyes to hit. If this is the case, nothing
just a few feet under the surface and
works better than a live shiner or chub
it comes in as steady as a vibrating
suspended just off bottom via a slip
stick. (This is not, by the way, how bobber.
they got their name stickbaits!)
The slip-bobber rigs about a noThe size-18 Original Minnow, at
brainer of a rig as any can be. I tie
seven inches long, imitates young-of- them up with a size-8 Daiichi Bleedthe-year fishes such as yellow perch,
ing Bait (red in color) Octopus Wide
as well full-grown shiners and chubs. hook, with split-shot pinch on about
Some may say the lures too large.
16 inches above the hook. This allows
At A Creep
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Wrapped in cold-weather attire, the author, Mark Mar tin, holds a nice
walleye caught just before the lake froze up. Mark Mar tin photo
the minnow to swim freely and tantalize walleyes.
On the float end, I use Northlands
largest weighted Lite-Bite Slip Bobber (a 1-incher) and add just enough
split shots so that the line flows freely
through the slip bobber, even in icecold air temperatures. I also make
sure to get the weight just right so
that the float just barely stays above
water line. It may take a little doing,
but youll want to keep adjusting the
weight amounts to make sure theres
enough heaviness so that the float
stays above the surface, yet is easily
pulled under when a bite occurs.
The equipment I prefer for float
fishing is a 7-1/2- to 8-1/2 foot spinning rod and matching reel, spooled
with 8-pound-test Berkley Trilene
XL (extra limp). I then connected a
3-foot-long leader of 6-pound-test
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most important.
Pay special attention to those two
areas, theyd
instruct.
Most in camp
were Michigan
born and bred
hunters. We all
know how proud
we are of our
hunting heritage.
But, Illinois is a
legendary and
popular destination spot for Michigan archers. Joe
gets the majority of his hunters from
Michigan, as well as his guides.
This isnt quite like hunting
Michigan deer though!
Now dont get me wrong,
Michigan has some great bucks and
outstanding hunting, we all know
that. Pope and Young bucks can be
and are bagged in Michigan, but the
odds are not the same as in southern
Illinois. They are allowed to mature
and feast on farm crops from mineral
rich land and have a genetic pool of
giant bucks.
Back In Camp...
There was one hunter from
It happens so fast, spot the
Vermont and another from Virginia.
buck, size him up, and prepare for a
All dedicated whitetail hunters. This
shot, or pass. All this in a matter of
was, after all, a place where bucks
seconds. It left me talking to myself, are bucks, a place where a Pope &
Should I have taken him? Nah, he
Young buck is unquestionably in the
wasnt 140. Or was he?
offering.
How do I know for sure, if he is Most of us were not used to tak140 or better? I asked Joe, our outing such a close look, I can tell you it
fitter from Illinois which I hunted
was hard to pass on some of those
with a few years ago.
bucks, and in Michigan, well,
When you see a 140 plus deer,
fletchins would have been flyin. But
youll know, Joe chuckled.
this was a trophy hunt, and making
It takes some experience to field sure the buck in front of you was in
the 140 class was your overall objecjudge a bucks rack on the hoof.
tive. Still, I had never seen so many
Experience myself and others in
camp didnt have. But experience we bucks ranging in class size from 110
to 130.
were getting. Its not like you can
whistle them back in for a closer look Joe has nearly 10,000 acres availif youre not certain.
able to his clients. All prime whitetail
The guides and the outfitter spent habitat in Greene County Illinois.
a great deal of time with us explainThe neighboring county to the west is
ing the difference between a 130 and the famed Pike County, known as
140 buck. Look for tine length, ant- one of the very best whitetail hunting
ler mass, and spread, they told us, as areas in the world.
they held up 125 and then 140 class
Hes # 1...
racks.
Mike Weaver, the archer from
Mass and main beam length are Virginia had little trouble field judg-
By Randy
Jorgensen
In Conclusion...
Sitting In Stand...
During the course of my hunt, I
saw three deer in the 140 plus category, two nearing the 150 class. I
was not fortunate enough to get a
shot. I had five or six bucks inside
twenty-yards of the stand, during my
five day hunt. And I believe a
shooter within range but moving
through the thickest of cover and not
presenting me with a killing shot.
Most of the stands Joe and his
guides set were 25 foot. Joe believes
the high stands are essential to keeping the scent from the bucks sensitive nose. He also encourages the
hunters to do everything in their
power to be as scent-free as possible,
showering with scent-free soap
before each hunt.
We want to limit as much
human exposure to these deer as we
can. Once they turn nocturnal we are
done. So even the smallest of details
must not be overlooked, comments
Joe.
Understand these are free rang-
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ep! I still get the yipees
and hollers when the NFL
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hungry muskies become the
predominant thoughts on
my Fishbrain mind.
Its an October Sunday! We muskie
fish in the morning only and get home
in time for the game. Whether you
are a Detroit Lion fan or a Green Bay
Packer fan, autumn is an exciting time
of year. Michigans stunning autumn
coloramas are the backdrops for
touchdowns and muskie strikes.
The numbers in the title? Well,
they are water temperatures. Any
resemblance to the signal calling by
Aaron Rogers or Mathew Stafford is
purely coincidental.
The temps correspond to the four
periods we will be discussing for the
fall muskie season. By keeping an
eye on weather conditions during the
months of September, October, and
into November and paying close attention to the changing water conditions on your favorite muskie lakes
and rivers, you will become a better,
more successful muskie angler.
Predictability
67 Degrees Equals
The Fall Transition Period
The fall transition starts when the
water temperature drops to 67-degrees. This is an average temp and a
range from 69 to 56- degrees should
be monitored. Dont worry. The
muskies will tell you. Just be on the
water!
A muskies autumn clock starts a
migration towards shallow locations
in 6-feet of water or less. It is my
favorite time for muskie hunting because all the muskies in a given body
of water seem to sense that turnover
is just around the corner. Its binge
time, folks, and fresh, big muskies
will be arriving every day.
So, make hay while the sun
shines, all you muskie hunters, and be
aware of the first cold front and cooler
evenings; youll probably be able to
predict that muskies will drop out of
shallow water and search for cooler,
more comfortable conditions.
Yes, also make a mental note that
an anglers nemesis turnover -- is
lurking in the shadows and, unfortunately, turnover may happen several
times a year a real bummer for esox
Masquinongy anglers.
57-Degrees-Fall Nemesis
Actual Turnover
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Fall muskies :
from page 23
During this fall turnover period of
around 57-degrees, a smart choice is
to downsize your lures to 7 or 8-inches or smaller. On Big Lake Of The
Woods, for example, I came back to
the dock with a total of five muskies
in one hectic morning. Next day, the
while camp downsized. My 8-inch
ReefHog was scarred to the max.
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OCTOBER
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The author got this little buck with a handmade longbow and wooden
arrow in early October.
longbow or recurve bow. I especially
love bowhunting during those golden
days of October.
Im not a trophy hunter. Oh sure,
I like big bucks, and Ive taken a few,
but since I make and hunt with much
of my own archery gear, and I love the
taste of venison, well, Im just a bowhunter. I count any buck taken with
my simple gear as a trophy.
Bow hunting is not easy though.
Last fall Id been on several hunts
without seeing a deer within range or
without even seeing a deer. Then, as
the sun rose one October morning,
two whitetail bucks were making their
way along a deer trail that passed 15
paces in front of the big maple tree my
stand was in. I turned my feet on the
stand, raised my handmade bamboo
backed Osage longbow, and silently
watched and waited. The deer were
taking their own sweet time as they
fed along, relaxed yet alert. Then, for
no reason that I could see, the bigger
of the two bucks turned 90 degrees
and walked straight away from me,
feeding as he went. The smaller buck
stood and watched him leave before
continuing on toward me. Just as he
was nearing my proficient shooting
distance, he veered off the trail on
an angle that would take him behind
me, and downwind of me. Before
he could catch my scent, I twisted
to my left and pulled the bow to full
draw. The solid anchor at the corner
of my mouth was as familiar as an
old friend. I knew the shot was good
as soon as I let the arrow go. The
cedar shaft sailed cleanly through his
ribs and the hand sharpened Zwicky
broadhead did its job well. Two or
three crashes into the thicket behind
me were all I heard. I knew he was
down for good. I quietly sat down,
pulled a small thermos from my pack,
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his fall, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourages hunters to try upland
bird hunting at one, or several,
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of hunt or a new location. Each of the
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roads, that wind through thousands of
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Northern Michigan and the Upper
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Michigan, we have 10 million acres of
public hunting land the size of Massachusetts and New Jersey combined.
Driving directions; individual maps
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stand information and parking areas;
information about businesses that give
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GEMS started in 2014 as an opportunity for a unique hunting experience
that provides destination points for
traveling hunters and a way to connect
small communities with hunters and
supply young aspen forests vital to
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maintains through accelerated timber
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The hunter walking trails within
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youth, said Stewart. You can put one
hunter in the woods off the trail, while
another hunter walks along the trail.
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able to hunt near a trail if you are new
to the sport.
A base license is required to hunt
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The author has taken five mature bucks within 80 yards of major highways!
18 P&Y class bucks on 19 out of state
hunts during Michigans gun season.
tion.
Now is when personal desire,
dedication, and work ethic come into
play. I scout for locations in areas where
my access will require either; using hip
boots, waders, canoe, boat, or crawling
on my hands and knees through brush.
You must think to yourself, if all
the hunters in the area were trying to
kill me, what area would I gravitate to
where I might possibly feel secure moving in, or transitioning through, during
daylight hours. In hchp areas, it must be
considered that bluntly.
Use Internet aerial photos to help
locate; isolated islands in swamps and
marshes, areas across streams, rivers, or
lakes that have no other access, or openings surrounded by large areas of bedding brush. Quite often these areas are
unidentifiable while on foot, but once
found on maps you can take the necessary gear to access them for further
investigation.
Once in a remote area search for the
best destination areas or convergence
points the area offers. Deer that had
been pushed into these areas will have
found the best available food sources
and there should be enough visual sign
to acknowledge it during post season.
In order of importance look for old
apple trees, white oaks, red oaks, or
whatever food bearing trees your part of
the country is noted for. If during season
any of the trees bear food, deer will feed
at them before leaving the secure area to
feed elsewhere after dark.
While food sources are a mainstay
focus for normal scouting and hunting
practices, theyre not a must have when
scouting remote areas where survival
instincts trump food. After dark a deer
can easily travel a mile in 10 minutes to
feed elsewhere.
If fruit or mast trees exist and you
prepared locations at them, a just prior
to season speed-tour of them will be required to see if the trees bear food. This
tour needs to be done during midday
while utilizing your best scent control
regiment and if possible do it during a
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enough security cover to block a visual
from the road, scout the first hundred
yards along it.
Ive taken five mature bucks within
80 yards of major highways, one on a
morning hunt, three during midday, and
one on an evening hunt.
While I rarely hunt below 25 feet
high on public land in Michigan, there
are times when ground blinds were
necessary and they were in remote locations where other hunters finding them
were not a huge concern. Ground blinds
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within them to bare dirt. They will need
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will be minimal.
TV and video hunters can get away
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guides on the fishing rods and sometimes break a thin skim of ice with the
bow of the boat.
The fall frenzy includes predators of all types and sizes. The lowly
yellow perch is one of the predators
that feed on the minnows and fry and
they gather first. The smaller perch
generally are in rather shallow water
and that may range from just three or
four feet to ten or twelve feet. Unlike
the larger perch, the smaller yellowbellies are often in sizable schools.
While the small perch are preying
on the minnows and fry, they also
become prey for the larger predators.
The larger perch may feed right along
beside the big predators, the pike, the
walleyes and the trout.
Fall walleyes are usually in great condition and often larger than the
average summer fish from the same lake. Author photo
The way you find them is to look for
the schools of bait fish. The bait fish
may be attracted to a wide variety of
bottom features and cover.
If bottom weeds or breaks in the
depth or any other features of the
bottom are rare, the fish can really
get concentrated in a relatively small
area. Seasoned fall walleye anglers
often just drift around, checking here
and there for concentrations of bait
or predators. If a fish is caught, that
spot is marked by tossing out a marker
buoy or storing a way-point into the
Bonus Fish
A fine bonus for the fall walleye anglers is often a big rainbow or brown
trout. This rainbow was caught on Bur t Lake.
14 to 16-inch range, expect to catch
fish a couple of inches longer in the
fall. The fish are probably at their
maximum weight for the year and in
terrific shape. The very largest fish
are invariably females so we release
the fish over 20 inches. Those 16 to
18 inch fish are better eating and we
hate to kill a female already heavy
with eggs.
The fall walleye fishing is clearly
just another reason to enjoy one of the
finest times of the year, in Northern
Michigan. It can be a difficult choice,
when the grouse and woodcock are
flushing, the deer woods are calling
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geese and turkeys are all in season.n
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Some gobblers spend all their time in wooded areas and seldom venture into open areas or
fields. They feed on mast crops, berries, plants, insects and plant buds and are difficult to scout.
during fall.
Michigans turkey population is growing quickly,
especially in southern counties where mild winters and agricultural grain crops help support local
flocks. Southern Michigan dairy farmers love to
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Fall hunts are fun for kids. It gives them an
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flows and also be deeply
recessed into the sediment to
allow gravel and sediment to
provide a more natural flow
regime to allow trout to pass
up stream.
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downstream end of this culvert and
then make its way with high velocity over the steel corrugation which
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n September 15th
squirrel season opened
and Michigan small
game hunters can look
forward to an outstanding season because
the squirrel population seems to be
booming statewide. While they can
be located in every state game area
and throughout private land savvy
hunters look for concentrations near
food sources. The trick is to find oak
trees loaded with acorns.
It makes little difference
which oak you select, red
oak or white oak as long as
you find nuts on the ground
below them.
White oaks tend to be
a major squirrel magnet
in southern Michigan and
their fruit become ripe in
late August and they drop
acorns throughout September. Savvy hunters
slip through the forest
in search of acorns
and once they find nuts covering
the ground they set up and wait for
critters to show. The telltale sign of
half eaten acorns and shells found at
the base of trees is a clear indication
squirrel are in the area.
Some use squirrel calls to attract
branch prancers. One strategy is to
use a mouth call that makes a series of
high pitched sounds and chatter which
resembles a young squirrel being attacked by a predator. The calls resemble a rabbit in distress, but sounds
more squirrel-like and adults respond
by charging the sound. Another strategy is to make squirrel chatter then go
silent and search the limbs overhead
in search of curious squirrels. Make
certain to look where limbs join the
main trunk and offer critters an ideal
hiding location. Squirrels love to hug
branches, put their belly against the
limb and lay flat on their belly but frequently you can locate them because a
bit of their busy tail is protruding from
the bark.
Fall squirrel hunting gives Michigan sportsmen a golden opportunity
to get outdoors, scout for wild critters
and spend time with family or friends.
Michigan has booming squirrel populations and they are readily available
in every county. Fall is a special time
of year when leaves change their
By Kenny Darwin
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Squirrel like to hide in leaves, behind tree trunks, hug branches and
curl into tree branch crooks. They can be difficult to spot in September
when leaves are thick. Kenny Darwin photos
game.
Dont make the mistake of sitting
under one acorn tree all day. Scout
several acorn tree locations and after
harvesting a squirrel or two move to
a new location. In a four hour hunt
period Ill work three to five different locations. The idea is to switch
locations after you have spooked
squirrels where you are hunting. By
scouting new turf and locating new
acorn sources you will up your odds
for seeing more squirrels.
When you move through the forest go slow as molasses in winter with
finger on the safety and gun ready
to shoot. The idea is to silently slip
through the woods and sneak up on
unsuspecting squirrels. This requires
agility, stamina and a willingness
to move slowly and not make loud
noises like breaking branches. This is
a deadly tactic when leaves are wet
from dew, fog or recent rain. Again,
camo is important to cover your
human outline. The trick is to blend
in with the environment and use a
stealthy approach, slow and easy with
plenty of stops mixed in. This type
of hunting is exciting, gives you a
constant new look at the forest and
time flies as you cover new ground.
The trick is to move slow as a snail,
stop every five seconds and scan
Sitting next to a tree or in a folding chair is a deadly squirrel tactic. Savvy hunters conceal their outline with camouflage and they try to blend in
with the environment and take stand or sit down on fallen trees, logs, or
uprooted trees or other natural cover.
Rimfire scoped rifles are ideal squirrel medicine. Some hunters prefer a
powerful pellet gun that provides reliable accuracy, killing power and is
relatively silent when discharged.
the trees, keep body movement to a
minimum and cover ground without
making sound. Still-hunting squirrels
requires the same skills as stalking
turkey or deer, only you can do it all
day long in many parts of Michigan
without the hassle of dealing with
other hunters.
Once you see squirrels use a
nearby tree to block your stealthy approach and use the trunk as a gun rest
for accurate shots. Hunting squirrels
gives you an opportunity to practice
woodsmanship skills but the proof in
the pudding rolls down to your shooting skills. Smart hunters try to hit targets in the head to avoid ruining tasty
flesh. But head shots require a steady
rest, accurate rifle and you need to
know how to touch off a pin point
accurate shot. The trick is to catch the
squirrel not moving, put the sights
on his head or neck area, hold your
breath and slowly squeeze the trigger
with your fingertip. Rookie squirrel
hunters take running shots and waste
plenty of ammo.
Squirrel game hunting is an ideal
way to introduce youth to Michigans
great outdoors. Unlike deer hunting
where you must remain quiet and not
move, you can relax during squirrel outings, talk, have fun and teach
youth about the many gifts of nature.
Teach a kid how to sneak up on a
bushy tail and you can count on getting his hunter instinct juices flowing.
Teach them how to stop, look and
listen for wild birds and animals and
they will discover how to see more
wildlife. Harvesting small game is
an excellent training exercise for
youth. This gives you an opportunity
to show kids how to field dress wild
game and share a respect and appreciation for the harvest as a means of
providing food for the skillet.
There is a growing army of hunters who use tactical methods for
spotting and stalking squirrels. Some
use Gillie suits, others are covered in
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An all-terrain vehicle trail skir ts a recent logging operation in the Ogemaw Hills Trail network. MDNR photos
provements occurred on these federal
lands.
Beyond the restoration and
maintenance projects, some new ORV
routes have been built in the Lower
Peninsula totaling 103 miles.
These new miles include the
Indian Garden ORV Route and
Trailhead, which winds for 38 miles
in Emmet County, the West Higgins
Lake ORV route, which stretches 36
miles through portions of Crawford,
Missaukee and Kalkaska counties and
the Old State House Trail and Route,
which includes 4 miles in Iosco
County.
There have also been various
route connections constructed along
the St. Helen ORV route totaling 21
miles in Roscommon and Ogemaw
counties. Billie Fancisco is the manager of Charlies Country Corner, a
Marathon Gas travel center located
just off the West Higgins ORV route
in Crawford County. She said the
ORV trail is extremely helpful in
benefitting local businesses in the
area, including the travel center and a
Super 8 motel situated nearby.
We get lots of people here off of
those ORV trails, Francisco said.
These new trails improvement
projects have arrived as ORV license
and trail permit sales continue to
climb in Michigan. The number of
ORV licenses purchased in the state
climbed from 188,141 in 2007 to
206,755 in 2012. In 2014, with fee
increases in place, riders purchased
196,695 ORV licenses and 127,740
trail permits. The following year,
A dune restoration project at Silver Lake State Park in Oceana County was among more than a dozen Lower
Michigan off-road vehicle-related improvements recently funded through license fees.
1,450 miles of trails and grades 2,100
miles, with work in both of Michigans peninsulas.
Were the ones that originally
got the trails on the ground, Shuler
said. Weve been around since 1968.
Were across the state.
As the popularity of off-road
vehicles increases, so do the needs for
trails and maintenance.
Wed always like to see more
trails and more maintenance and
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HOLLAND
MICHIGAN
A Fishing Smorgasbord!
o I know what youre thinking, with all the great fishing that fall brings, why
Holland? Let me give you a
whole bundle of reasons. I
have grown up and spent my
whole life and career just a stones
throw from this great community and
let me tell you Holland is as diverse a
fishery as the western shore
of Michigan offers. Its September so lets start our tour
with the fall bite.
Fall in Holland is a fantastic time to fish. King salmon and coho will begin to
stage in shallower water just
offshore 1-3 miles. These
fish are setting up for
the annual fall run
and they are plentiful.
The salmon bite is a
presentation mixed
bag with J-plugs and
spoons dominating
most angler spreads.
The ever popular meat-rig and
flies are also good choices at this
point. Steelhead action is very good
in September offshore. The steelhead
By John Bergsma
Host Great Lakes
Fishermans Digest
Captain Don with a Holland perch, which are making a slow but steady
return around the Holland area. The fall is the best time to get them
closer to the mouth of Lake Macatawa.
the cold.
Spring in Holland brings some of
the best eating fish close to the harbor.
I love ice out on the great lakes as it
allows me to catch two of the best eating fish on the planet. Late March and
Lake trout have become a staple in many Great Lakes por t towns and Holland is no exception and the taste
cold winter.
Summer in Holland is hard to
beat. Not only is the fishing great
with kings and lake trout around all
summer long but the scenery and
atmosphere is all Great Lakes Port
Town I love fishing along and seeing
the activity of the beach and people
just out enjoying summer fun. The
downtown shopping is crazy good
and as for food and drinks, Holland
holds its own with any town in the
region.
But back to fishing. June July
and August has a solid progression
of great fishing. June gives excellent
catches of coho, lake trout and steelhead. July starts the return of the ever
moving king salmon and they stay
around until the fall run.
Lakers are probably the easiest
fish to catch and the taste is improving dramatically as their diet shifts
from the oily alewife to the meatier
goby! Thats right the trout really are
tasting better all the time. The best
two presentations I can offer for lakers is skipping my Dipsy off the bottom or bumping the downrigger balls
off the bottom. In booth presentations
I like running a small attractor and
either spoons, Spin & Glos
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Super lines are essential for presentations like ver tical jigging for walleye. Because super lines
are expensive the author loads a backing of monofilament on his reels and then top dresses with
about 50 to 75 yards of 10# test Maxima Braid 8. Mark Romanack photos
future reference.
Line Winding
By Mark Romanack
man to only pay for the line he or she is using. Buying filler or bulk spools of line and loading it yourself costs more because there is often waste line left
on the spool youre paying for, but not using.
Depending on the fishing presentation at hand,
the following suggestions will help insure anglers are setting up their reels with the just right
amount of backing and top dress fishing lines.
Vertical Jigging
Jig Casting
Crankbait Trolling
Diving Planers
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Super lines are very useful for Great Lakes trout and salmon trolling chores. The diver rod
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diameter they create a whole different problem.
Because super lines are softer and have less body
than monofilaments, a reel spooled with super line
may generate a situation where the line bites into
itself on the spool when casting and fighting fish.
This prevents the reel drag system from functioning
properly and line slipping off the spool as intended
while fighting fish.
To combat this situation load super lines onto
reels using as much pressure as possible. Grabbing
the line using a leather glove and applying pressure
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Terminating Super
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Summing It Up
The latest generation of lead core lines are being created using super fibers. Traditionally these
lines were created with nylon braids which are
much larger in diameter per break strength than
super lines.
Because lead core achieves depth based on the
amount of line out, the diameter of the line and also
the weight of the lead wire incapsulated in the braid
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The real question is how much deeper do super
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While jigging might be his favorite way to catch late-summer and early autumn walleye,
the author knows that trolling mudflats and drop offs can also be super effective!
age starts to die off and after water
temperatures drop, these fish begin to
move, also. But where?
When the vegetation is no longer
alive it cannot give off oxygen or be a
host to plankton that is needed. Baitfish must be on the move to keep up
with their needs to stay alive. Whatever is available structure for baitfish
to hang out at can range from a wide
variety of locations. Drop offs, points,
reefs, and stumps, are all prime time
examples of indicators that can provide this cover. Think of this time as
the middle ground for migrating walleye. They start off deep, and progress
into more shallow water. Because of
the mid-depth applications that can be
engaged in, live bait rigs or jigs work
the best, because of the efficiency to
cover water.
Leaches, night crawlers, or
minnows, shine brightly, when used
under a float. This presentation allows
bait to be drifted above and around
cover, where walleye can be waiting to ambush their prey. A no-snag
lindy rig, leading up to a floating
jig head, tipped with your choice of
live bait, has been known to also be
very effective when making contact
with structure is important in order to
trigger a strike. If color and action is
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We then proceeded to
By Rick Fowler nearby
Toms Run where
on the gridiron.
The first stop
after checking into our
motel was along the banks of Maple
Creek. Since there were three of us
we decided to go thirds on this mile
stretch. I was relegated to the downriver section. The shallow, gravelly
bottom was interspersed with many
jagged boulders and blow-downs
which gave the browns and rainbows
plenty of hiding spaces. Walking
slowly and casting a Fox spinning
bait periodically towards the deeper
pools around the streams many bends
produced no results until a pool
loomed ahead covered in shade by
towering fir trees. It seemed like every
cast in this eddy was at least causing
some ruckus. In the next 10 minutes I
landed two browns and one rainbow.
As I let the last of my fish slip back
into the cool water I couldnt help but
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is the opening of the vomeronasal organ, which apparently is employed to analyze deer urine. In this
Odor Detection
case, the buck will not only sniff the does urine,
There are two avenues by which the buck can
he will taste it, oftentimes performing a lip-curl, or
receive chemical signals deposited in doe urine:
flehmen. In doing so, he holds his neck and chin
One pathway is through the nose and main olfactory system, the other is by way of what is referred upward at about a 45-degree angle, opens his mouth
slightly, curls his upper lip, and closes his nostrils.
to as the vomeronasal organ. It appears that these
This pumps some urine into the vomeronasal organ
two systems serve different behavioral and physifor analysis.
ological functions.
However, chemical signals obtained through
Odor detection through the main olfactory system
the
vomeronasal
organ do not follow nerve pathis accomplished by receiving airborne chemicals
ways
to
the
same
parts of brain as those that
through the nose. Nerve fibers located in the olfacenter
through
the
nose. Instead, Miller and
tory epithelium of the nose carry the sensation of
Marchinton
emphasize
nerves from the vomerosmell along the olfactory nerve to olfactory lobe of
nasal
organ
travel
through
the accessory olfactory
the brain. The odor information is then transmitted
system,
in
which
nerves
are
connected via a single
to various parts of the brain and processed. Logisynapse
in
the
accessory
olfactory
bulb to a part
cally, then, if the chemical signals included releaser
of
the
brain
called
the
amygdala,
which
in turn has
pheromones that signal a does estrus condition, the
direct
connections
to
the
hypothalamus.
This is
process would evoke a mating pursuit response by
important,
since
the
hypothalamus
is
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brain that controls the reproductive physiology of
the deer through the production of hormones.
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In other words, priming pheromones received
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from the does urine likely pass through the vomfunction. Examining the roof of a deers mouth,
eronasal system and have a direct effect upon the
one will see a small opening near the center. This
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analysis of doe urine, after inducing
them to urinate by employing their
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do not come directly from the does
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EHD in Michigan:
from page 87
life. However there must be a continual exposure to EHD in order for
a particular deer herd to develop any
extensive immunity to it (an example
is the southeastern U.S. that has experienced a continual EHD situation).
Since 1955, Michigan has experienced sporadic EHD outbreaks in
1974, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011,
2012 and 2013. Typically this only
entailed 30 to 400 dead deer during
each outbreak in localized areas with
the exception of 2012 when nearly
15000 deer died in 30 (Lower Peninsula) counties. I have a friend who
owns property along a river in that
affected area and he can remember
finding a large number of dead deer in
2012 and the deer herd in his area has
yet to fully recover. There were no
confirmed cases of EHD in Michigan
during 2014 and 2015.
EHD is apparently a seasonal
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summer and early fall (AugustOctober) that ends when the first frosts kill
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and dry summer, such as was the case
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This fine buck was taken by the author, a right-hander, shooting his crossbow left-handed, which
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and have competed in many archery tournaments
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I mainly hunt for deer in the U.P. these days.
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Nov. I was on an all-day hunt and hadnt seen a
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2015 estimate.
The confidence limits of the two
estimates (2013 and 2015) overlap, so
we cannot say with statistical confidence that the population decreased,
the report stated. We did observe a
decline in the proportion of calves in
the population, suggesting a population decline may have occurred. In
the last survey, we had 42 calves/100
cows, the lowest we have recorded.
Beyer reported that 57 calves
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2011 was 56.
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the 2015 estimate was actually 323
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By Richard P. Smtih
A young bull moose about to cross Highway 41 and M-28 just west of Marquette. A
state police officer has traffic in the westbound lane stopped, so the moose wont be
struck. Richard P. Smith photo
in Marquette County, one each during
June, August and September. The sex
of the calves was not recorded. One
of the 10 moose, an adult female that
was hit by a vehicle in Chippewa
County during June of 2015 walked
away from the scene of the accident.
The other nine were killed.
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Chippewa Counties. Yearling male
moose were struck and killed in
Baraga and Dickinson Counties during May and June respectively. The
sex and age of two moose killed on
Marquette and Baraga County roads
during April and May respectively
were not recorded.
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Here is my letter to Mr. Russ Mason, Wildlife Chief, MDNR and all
concerned Michigan Sportspersons...
I hope this letter is more successful than those of yesteryear that you
have created a file for...
1) Its rather disappointing listening to the bow hunters cry about
X-bows being used in their, archery season. X-bows are part of the
archery family. They were flinging
sticks 700+ years before powder ever
pushed a bullet down a rifle -barrel. So guys, get over it! Most of
you compound bow hunters are too
young to remember the objections of
the traditional bow hunters decades
ago when compounds hit the market.
The truth of it is, some compound
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By Kenny Darwin
The author is predicting an outstanding fall deer hunting season because there are
more adult bucks in the growing herd still recovering from disease and over-harvest.
year old adult bucks in the population and surprisingly some older deer
are also present in the herd. I predict
an increase of trophy bucks entered
in the farm belt. Big bucks in some
southern counties seem to be resistant
to EHD and I saw some old timers
roaming fields in Van Buren, Allegan,
Cass and Berrien counties and the
potential for a booner is high. This
year hunters can expect to see larger
bucks throughout southern Michigan
in areas where they simply have not
been available because of disease.
The DNR is drastically trying
to get permission from private land
owners to shoot deer at night in an
effort to quill CWD (Chronic Wasting
Disease) but they are having limited
success. Fact is culling the herd has
no impact on controlling CWD and
only 12% of the whitetail population
carries the DNA genetics that allow
animals to become infected. I see
little impact on southern Michigans
deer population due to CWD and
view the hysteria surrounding the
disease as a scape goat scare tactic to
provide the DNR with federal funding. Scientific studies from other
states have proven slaughtering of
deer herds by federal sharpshooters
is ineffective and inconclusive at
controlling CWD. Hey, what part of
killing bucks today can lead to better
buck hunting tomorrow simply does
not make sense?
It is my opinion Michigans
DNR needs to concentrate on properly managing the deer herd, control
over-sale of deer licenses, provide
food sources during stressful winter
months and better protect and enhance the buck population. Based
on studies Ive reviewed regarding
CWD, there is no way to stop the
spread of the disease and Michigans
DNR should simply let the disease
take its natural course, not invest
time and monies to further eradicate
localized populations. Just look at
Wisconsin, over 50% of the counties
have recorded CWD and the Badger
State was voted tops in the Midwest
for trophy bucks in 2015 and the herd
is growing rapidly. Wisconsin has cut
back on doe licenses and only issues
a single buck tag as a management
tool to buffer for disease mortality.
Believe me, using Federal sharpshooters with night vision assault
rifles to kill off localized herds, bucks
first, is a far cry from an effective
solution to CWD. The practice promotes poaching on a grandiose scale
and the practice should be banned
statewide. Do you realize over 4,000
deer had their heads whacked off
for CWD testing and the backstraps
and valuable venison was incinerated? What happened to the Sportsmen against Hunger program created
to salvage fresh venison to feed the
needy? It is my opinion Michigans
DNR needs to send federal whitetail
assassins packin!
Meanwhile there are bucks
aplenty in southern Michigan and the
outlook is bright for a splendid fall
2016 deer hunting season. If I had to
pick the hottest counties for a dandy
buck my top 10 choices would be
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NRC approval is required for everything the DNR does. The legal size of
a fish, the daily bag limits of game,
the creation of special seasons, etc.
and I seriously doubt that any of them
have a degree in wildlife management. When we spoke on phone (3040 min), soon after you settled into
your new job, I hung the phone up
and said to myself, This guys gonna
be good for Michigan, but I have
since realized its kind of hard to do
the job with both hands tied behind
your back.
Ive given you a few suggestions
that would increase revenue to the
DNR, sure there would be the complainers, there always is, but they
wont stop hunting like they would
have a couple seasons ago had the
single deer license been increased
from $15 to $45 in one year as was
rumored. Whos running this show
anyway, those of you who are taking
our tax dollars in wages, many having
multiple degrees hanging on the wall,
or those complainers? Oh, and lets
not forget the NRC.
If all of my suggestions should
fall on deaf ears and blind eyes, then
at the very least consider an earna-buck program for the harvest of a
second buck based on and specific to
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should see more deer this year comThere seems to be an abundance of
pared to 2015. Fawn recruitment is
twin fawns. The only down side
way up and hunters should see more
is many were born in late May and
early June and their size is a bit small. small deer but there are also solid
buck numbers to keep hunters on
Some rather large fawns somehow
stand for long hours waiting for
managed to survive the cold, snow,
a big bruiser. I anticipate a larger
rainy 2016 spring weather, didnt die
deer harvest this year with some
from pneumonia and are normal size
very impressive megabucks in the
and in robust physical condition.
mix.n
Southern Michigan deer hunters
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Striking Gold
By Terry McBurney
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The rod had all nickel silver par ts made by Chubb a butt cap engraved
Bullard & Gormley, Chicago, reel seat, winding check, reinforced ferrules, agate stripper guide, trumpet line guides and a stirrup tip.
The Bullard & Gormley 8 -ft. 3-pc. trolling rod was made in the late
1890s by the Thomas H. Chubb Company, the largest fishing rod maker
in the United States at that time. Author photos
building after the Great Chicago Fire
in 1871, as well as a second disastrous
fire in 1889, both fires completely gutting the companys buildings and inventory. In 1890, the companys name
was again changed, this time to Bliss,
Bullard, and Gormley, and four years
later in 1894 the companys name was
shortened to Bullard and Gormley.
The company was best known as
a major hardware distributor, but they
also carried an impressive selection of
sporting goods. They made an aggressive move into more fishing tackle
in 1905 when they purchased the
downtown Chicago retailer, James L.
Van Uxem, and their expanded 1906
catalog reflected this change. The
company carried an impressive list
of brand name products of the day as
well as highlighting their own Bullard and Gormley branded items.
The trolling rod was built for
Bullard and Gormley by the Thomas
H. Chubb Company, the largest rod
Left: This rare Shakespeare 1838 Automatic Fly Reel featured a level wind and was manufactured in 1968. Right:
Spring driven, the level wind bars would move up and down distributing the fly line more evenly as it was retrieved.
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By Ed Spinazzola
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Opportunities for
small game hunting
by reporting their results. Cooperator
forms can be found on the DNR website at mi.gov/hunting (select Upland
Game Birds and then Ruffed Grouse).
Woodcock
Season: Sept. 24 to Nov. 7 statewide. The daily bag limit is three with
a possession limit of six.
Outlook: Michigan is the numberone woodcock harvest state in the
nation. This fall, hunters can expect
Rabbits
about the same results they had last
Season: Cottontail rabbits and
year. Found in all parts of Michigan,
varying (or snowshoe) hare can be
woodcock are migratory, and although
hunted from Sept. 15 to March 31,
their population densities are higher
2017, statewide. The daily bag limit is in the northern two-thirds of the state,
five in combination with a possession
they often can be found in good
limit of 10.
numbers in southern Michigan later in
Outlook: Cottontail populations
the season as the birds head south. All
are good throughout their range over
woodcock hunters must obtain a free
much of the state. Concentrate on thick woodcock stamp in addition to a valid
cover, such as briar patches and brush
base license; the endorsement stamp is
piles, often near agricultural fields.
available at all license agents or online
Snowshoe hare populations are down
at E-License.
from historic levels. Look for earlySharp-Tailed Grouse
successional forests (such as aspen
Season: Oct. 10-31 in the eastern
stands) and low-lying conifer swamps Upper Peninsula, east of M-129 and
with blow-downs and brush piles in the east of I-75 north of M-48. The limit is
northern two-thirds of the state.
two daily, with four in possession; six
Squirrels
per season.
Season: Sept. 15 to March 1, 2017.
Outlook: Sharptails use grasslands
The daily bag limit is five per day with and associated shrubby habitat; think
10 in possession.
pheasant habitat. Often found in small
Outlook: Both fox and gray squir- flocks and sometimes difficult to aprel populations are at moderate to high proach, sharptails often require relalevels across much of the state. Areas
tively long-range shooting compared
that had good mast production last year to ruffed grouse. Sharptail hunters are
are a good bet, as are wood lots adjoin- required to have a (free) sharp-tailed
ing corn fields.
grouse endorsement on their hunting
licenses.
Ruffed Grouse
Season: Sept. 15-Nov. 14 and Dec.
Pheasants
1-Jan. 1, 2017, statewide. The bag limit
Season: Oct. 10-31 in the Upper
is five per day/10 in possession in the
Peninsula in Menominee County and
northern two-thirds of the state (Zones portions of Iron, Marquette, Dickinson
1 and 2), and three per day/six in posand Delta counties, Oct. 20-Nov. 14 in
session in Zone 3 (southern Michigan). the Lower Peninsula; and Dec. 1-Jan.
Outlook: Grouse populations are 1, 2017 in selected areas of Zone 3
cyclical, typically rising and falling
(southern Michigan). The limit is two
over a 10-year period, and indications
cocks daily, with four in possession.
are that we are beginning the upward
Outlook: Pheasant habitat is being
trend of the cycle. Spring drumming
highlighted in the state by a strong
counts in 2014 and 2015 were up.
team of partners through the MichiHunters are expected to see about the
gan Pheasant Restoration Initiative.
same or slightly more birds this year
Pheasant populations have been in
than in 2015, said Al Stewart, DNR
decline for a number of years, primarupland game bird specialist.
ily because of changes in agricultural
Young to moderate-aged aspen
practices and/or urban sprawl. Typicalstands about 6 to 15 years of age
ly, the best habitat is on private lands
with a thick understory of witch hazel
that have been managed for pheasants,
or dogwood are prime grouse habitat.
especially those that are enrolled in
Food sources are important, but wild
farm set-aside programs, and many
fruit and berry production should be
southern Michigan public lands are
very good this year due to good spring being intensely managed for pheasants
rains. Grouse are most numerous in the too. Generally speaking, hunters who
Upper Peninsula and northern Lower
enjoyed success last year should find
Peninsula, but hunters may find local
similar hunting conditions in the same
populations in areas with good habitat areas. The best counties for pheasant
in southern Michigan as well. Grouse
hunting are in south-central to midand woodcock hunters are asked to as- Michigan and into the Thumb, though
sist the DNR in monitoring populations locally abundant populations can be
found almost anywhere. Look for warmseason grasses, especially on idled farm
fields. Late-season hunters can have success in cattail and shrub lands adjoining
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A) Yes, wolves absolutely kill coyotes the same as coyotes kill fox. Killings occur most often to protest a food
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territory eating their prey. Studies
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fox they kill. They are killing them to
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It is interesting to note that coyotes
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Q) Most of our readers recognize
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habits...life as a predator...population
numbers in your state compared to
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Minutes from Manistee River and
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REAL ESTATE
65 ACRES IN S. BOARDMAN!
3 bedroom/2bath solid built home.
Everything outdoors has to offer!
Hunters dream! Hardwoods, pond,
and 3000 ft on the Albright Creek.
$180,000. Laura Grezner, Realtor
Coldwell Banker Kalkaska 231-6240020 Laura.grezner@cbgreatlakes.
com RE-10-1
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ALL
SPORTSMAN'S
PARADISE! 1400 sq ft year
round house with attached two
car garage near Cadillac in
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surrounded by the Manistee
National Forest which holds
plenty of deer, turkey and black
bear. World class fishing,
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just minutes away from your
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AFFORDABLE & ADORABLE UP NORTH HUNTING,
ATV & snowmobile retreat! Newer
cottage with a warm knotty pine interior, electricity, and heat. Sleeps 8.
Minimal upkeep & low taxes! Located
at the southern end of Elk Country
and near Rush & Grass Lake. State
land all around. No plumbing to winterize, no lawn to mow, just come and
enjoy. $45,000. Susan Hintz, d3
dwellings & development, 231-2620070. RE-10-2
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REAL ESTATE
134 ACRES Capac Area, is
Leased for Farming, the Other is
Deer country. Huge Sanctuary, Lots
of Ambush Funnels 2640 x 221940% Wooded MusseyTwp St Clair
County $419,000 Just Land Sales
586-419-6716 facebook.com/justlandsales RE-10-1
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THUMB AREA WELL
ESTABLISHED PARTY
STORE, consisting of a fresh
meat counter, beer, wine, liquor,
grocery and lottery sales. This
business shows a good bottom
line. Includes an 8,615 sq ft
building in well maintained condition, with some rental income.
The sale includes real estate,
business, equipment, name and
goodwill. This business has
been built on quality products
and shows pride of ownership.
Contact Roger Hood, J. McLeod
Realty Inc. 989-553-4218.
RE-10-1
60 ACRES. Newer 3 bdrm. home.
3.5 baths, 1.5 story. In-law quarters,
2 car attached garage, separate
detached garage, awesome 1,066
sqft bldg. with many possibilities. 49
acres
wooded. In Northeastern
Lenawee County MI. RARE
OPPORTUNITY! E-Z commute to
Ann Arbor and Metro Detroit. Call
Diana at Faust Real Estate, LLC 517270-3646. RE-10-1
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280 AC. AND CABIN:
Ontonagon, MI. All wooded,
great hunting, food plots area
and blinds. Must sell. $180,000
will consider land contract.
Contact Bill 616-799-0530.
RE-9-2
15.68 ACRES, Pine-filled Front,
Sits High, Over-looking a Wildlife
Bog. 50% Wooded 518 x 1332
Goodland Twp Lapeer County
$64,000 Just Land Sales 586-4196716 facebook.com/justlandsales
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MANCELONA: 4.85 rolling wooded remote acres, very private. Short
drive to State Land, Torch Lake,
Jordan River. Trail road access.
Includes electric hook up, driveway
and shady camping
spot.
$22,900, $1,000 down,
$275/
mo., 11% Land Contract. www.northernlandco.com Northern Land
Company 1-231-258-5100. RE-101
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HUNTING CAMP/HOME
ON 40 ACRES in South
Central UP property near farm
croplands. Very good deer hunting, fish the stream, or take a
sauna. View all specific details
and contact information on the
web...MLS #1093012.
RE-10-1
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REAL ESTATE
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50 ACRES OF HUNTING
LAND IN PRESQUE ISLE
COUNTY. 12 X 36 cabin, LP lights,
wood heat, excellent deer and bear
hunting. Bordered by all private land.
$77,500.00. Call 989-239-8729.
RE-10-1
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17.48 ACRES, Good Hunting
With 100% Woods. Backs up to
Farmland. Paved Rd. 1322 x 739
Irregular Ellington Twp Tuscola
County $59,950 Just Land Sales
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CLARE COUNTY 40
wooded acres, 700 ft. on Cedar
River. 2 bedroom, attached
garage, plus hunters cabin. 3
barns, orchard, grapes.
$155,000 motivated seller.
GLADWIN COUNTY
460 ft frontage on Tittabawassee
River. 4.5 wooded acres, state
land across street. Surveyed.
$69,900 possible terms.
Diane Anderson, broker. Real
Estate One 989-240-8120.
RE-10-2
FOR SALE: 10 AC. Hunting land
in Gladwin County. Stocked pond,
trailer, outhouse on property. 2-3
deer was taken every year. $35,000.
Tel: 336-329-9042. RE-9-3
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40 ACRES FOR SALE: Sandusky MI. Sanilac County, Watertown
Township, Section 12. Less than 1/4
of a mile from the Sandusky State
Game Area on a private road. 20
acres farm land, drain tiled, tillable
and currently leased with possible
lease continuation. 20 acres woods
excellent hunting, amazing deer and
turkey hunting yearly. Leased land
provides the monies for taxes on
this parcel. For information call: 810335-6735, shown by appointment
RE-9-2
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52 ACRES IN CALHOUN
COUNTY, SOUTHERN
CENTRAL MICHIGAN.
75% wooded with fishing ponds.
Great deer, turkey and duck
hunting. $149,900. Call 269979-1125. RE-10-1
10 ACRES CLARE COUNTY.
330 ft frontage on Lake Station Ave
just a 1/4 mile North of M-115. 100%
wooded. Excellent deer, turkey and
squirrel hunting. Property across the
street was hunted November 15,
2015 by the Michigan Outdoors
Crew. See their hunt at https://www.
michiganoutofdoorstv.com/shows.
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one. $25,000.00. State Land 1/4 mile
down the road for your ORVs or
hunting. 989 424-9520. RE-9-2
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MUST SEE! 6085 MORIN, SANILAC
COUNTY, 57 ACRES, 2 PONDS, 3
BEDROOMS & 2 LOFT STYLE-1 1/2
BATH. Call 586-707-0370.
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CHESAPEAKE STARTED FEMALE 1 year old,
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trained and excellent pedigree.
$1200.00 call 810-650-4711.
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and females available. Excellent hunting dogs and superb
family pets. Close working dogs
with strong point and retrieve
instincts. Reasonably priced for
the sporting family. Money back
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$379,900
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Ted E. Roskey
Cell: 810-434-2769
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586-453-7963 (Cell)
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586-752-0600 (Office)
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40 ACRES 8832 N. JOHNSON ROAD IRONS This year around home is located on 40
acres of land. There is a mixture of hardwood and open land. The 2215 square foot home
features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 7x12 walk in closet in the master bedroom. The kitchen
has lots of oak cupboards and a pass through bar to the open living room and dining area.
The laundry room and entry area leads out to one of the covered decks. The other deck on
the front of the house offers great views of the Westerly sky so you can watch the beautiful
sunsets and meticulous landscaped yard. Both decks are treks for easy year around
maintenance. Some of the utilities have been updated over the years including the water
heater, furnace, central air, and bladder on the well. There are 5 outbuildings 24x40
workshop/garage with a bath, furnace, wood stove, dry walled and insulated; 30x52 pole
barn; 16x20 garage; 10x20 lien too; and a 10x10 shed. So much to list you must see this
property! $259,900 (EDM)
NEW LISTING - LITTLE MANISTEE RIVER 10100 N. RIVER ROAD IRONS Perfect
up North cabin or year around home on the banks of the Little Manistee River. There is
2.93 acres of land with 350+/- frontage on the river. The cabin features 1 bedroom on the
main floor and 1 upstairs with a couple sleeping covers to tuck the kids into, 1 bath, a living
room with a wood stove to keep you toasty on those chilly nights, kitchen with oak cupboards, a breakfast bar and dining area. Large entry way and laundry room. The family
room has two full walls of sliders so not to obstruct your view from most rooms in the
cabin. It is finished with knotty pine inside and has cathedral ceilings for a nice open
feeling. You can sit on the large wrap around deck and enjoy the great out of doors. There
is a 26x28 detached garage with a workbench and wood stove in it. Great stretch of the
river for fishing, Salmon, Steelhead or the mighty Browns that travel the waters. Kayak or
canoe right from your house!! You can also ride to the ORV trails or hunt the Federal Land
that is just down the road!! Adjoining 1.83 Acres with 100 frontage available for $40,000!
$219,000 (WIE)
LITTLE MANISTEE RIVER CABIN 8524 N MAC ROAD IRONS 223 feet of frontage
on this fantastic stretch of the Little Manistee River. Two bedroom, one bath cabin with
updated knotty pine interior and renovated kitchen offers an open floor plan and custom
cabinetry. Lots of windows overlook this prime river frontage and nicely wooded lot.
Updated bathroom with on demand hot water. Cabin is heated by a free standing LP unit
similar look as a wood stove for a nice cozy feel. Deck on the river side for outdoor space.
Storage Shed and covered porch area. River frontage is level at the waters edge for easy
access for fishing, kayaking and canoeing. $139,900 (SCH) NEW PRICE!
10 ACRES - 7290 N. JAMES ROAD IRONS This 10 acre parcel is across from USA land
is perfect for privacy and hunting. The home features 1 story, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and
another upstairs room intended for a future second bath. There is utility room with enough
room for a washer and dryer. The kitchen and living room have high ceilings with an open
floor plan. The propane wall heater and wood stove keep the whole house perfectly heated. There is a large screened in porch with plenty of room for large family gatherings. An
8x12 shed for storing outside equipment gives you extra storage space. Close to the
snowmobile and ORV trails, Little Manistee River, and 100s of acres of USA and State land.
$109,900 (DeB)
231-652-7000
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231-250-8200
1,250,000
1,800,000
80 ACRES,
BARRY
COUNTY
7,100 sq ft 5
Bedroom, 6 Bath
Home, Horse Stable,
3,000 ft Dake Lake,
Excellent Hunting
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on 2 Sides, Heavy Bedding Cover
Trout Pond, Excellent Hunting
Pere Marquette River, Rustic Cabin
$125,000
$49,500
$52,500
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VACANT LAND
1320 ft X 3960 ft.
Call Sharon @ 810-441-6002 or 810-798-8591
121 ACRES IN FREMONT TOWNSHIP, WEST OF
CROSWELL, EAST OF M-19 ON BURNS LINE
RD AT THE NW CORNER OF BROWN RD.
$3,800 an acre
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810-441-6002
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795 N 1st St
P.O. Box 499
Harrison MI 48625
989-539-2261
And
229 Lake George Ave
Lake George, MI 48633
989-588-6171
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5770
Long
Lake
Dr Adjoins 11090 Cedar 1440 sf 2 BD,1.5 bath 4305 Haskell Lk Rd Adjoins State
Stateland 40 wooded acres older 2 bd home has room for everyone. 24x28 land.. fenced square 40 acres, trails,
mobile,slab, 4 inch well, septic, paved garage plus a 35x95 polebarn all on small camper, garage, mix of trees,
road, near Long Lake. $69,900
10.46 acres $78,800
hand pump, camp site $89,900
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11361 Clam River Wow, what a find. nhn Stockwell Hunting property with 6439 Clare Ave 64 acre established
3 bdrm 2 bath home on 4.4 acres with building and camping site. Low and hunt camp with mature cedars, creek
over 300' on the Clam River and a high land with mix of trees and open bed, & planting areas. 24x60 pole
for food plots $159,000
park like setting. $139,900
barn, 2 BD farm house $170,000
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Michigan
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9.66 +/- Acres, Section 29, Indianfields Township, Caro, $31,000. Code: 038-160039 Call Evan Osentoski: 989-551-6600
HALE
10 +/- Acres, Section 10, Wells Township, Caro, well/septic/electric installed, near
State land. $57,900 Code: 038-16-0004. Call Carmen Stevens: 989-550-4913
3 parcels, 10 +/- acres each, Section 4, Koylton Township. One has water feature.
About $35,900 each. Call for details: Gloria Walker 810-278-6950
12 +/- Acres, Section 20, Wells Township, Caro, Parcel A, $50,900. Code: 15416-0012. Call Corey Michalski: 989-551-1920
15 +/- Acres, Section 33, Wells Township, Caro, $45,000. Code: 038-16-0020 Call
Evan Osentoski: 989-551-6600
35 +/- Acres, Section 9, Kingston Township, near Deford, 10 +/- acres wooded, 19
+/- tillable. Groomed trails, deer blinds, pond,2 pole barns. $202,000 Code: 154-160023 Call Roger Pohlod: 989-683-8888
Section 13, Wells Township, near Deford. Large wooded tracks of land are getting
harder to find. This is the perfect place to build your dream home or a hunting camp
*Beautiful 70-Acres of hardwood bliss with trails cut throughout. *Directly across from
over 1300-Acres of State Land! **ALL Mineral Rights Included! $196,000 Code: 03815-0137 Call Steve Joy: 810-358-2444
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS! Section 28, Elmwood Township. 80 +/- acres has 41
+/- tillable acres, rest is wooded. If youre only interested in one of the above you
can lease the other part of the property out to help make your payments. $420,000
Code: 123-16-0012 Call Marty Osentoski: 989-550-3400
AU GRES-$49,000, 21 acres of hunting land in agricultural area. Property is wooded with tall grasses
and good cover; lots of deer in the area. MLS#1809814
GREENBUSH - REDUCED TO $44,900, Nice square 40 acre parcel joining Federal and State land.
This area has proven to hold quality bucks over the past years, QDM is practiced here. MLS#1799955
GREENBUSH - $54,900, 45 acres of hunting land off the beaten path. This rolling parcel is heavily
wooded with hardwoods and evergreens. Call today. MLS#1799569
MIKADO - $79,900, 61 acres of prime hunting land. Joins State land and agricultural land. Trails thru-out
the heavily wooded parcel with hardwoods and Tag Alders, and openings for food plots. MLS#1806759
AU GRES - $149,000, 71 acres of hunting land surrounded by other camps. Areas of thick swamp
with some ridges and road frontage with power. Lots of deer and turkey in this location. MLS#1809806
WHITTEMORE-$195,000, 120 acre hunting parcel. Diverse terrain with red oak, white oak, and red
pine. Numerous areas for food plots. Deer, turkey, partridge and other game are plentiful. MLS#1778247
*80 Wooded Acres of Prime Hunting Land. Section 18 Dayton Township, Tuscola County. Land is part of the Michigan Qualified Forest Program that slashes
your property taxes! Also a Quality Deer Management property. Land is ready to be
forested again and also can be a Superior Building Site opportunity. $240,000 Code:
038-15-0082. Call Steve Joy: 810-358-2444
OVER THE RIVER and thru the woods: 85 +/- acres. Not only does the Cass River
run through the property there is also a cabin with garage, 30 x 48 shed, fruit trees
and food plots. $259,000 Code: 123-16-0041 Call Marty Osentoski: 989-550-3400
80 acres hunting farm, near Port Hope. Pond, food plots, surrounded by ag farms.
$440,000, will consider offers
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COUNTY
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$169,000
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$65,000
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blinds, trails, a building for storage, nice mix of
trees and a bunk area for sleeping and/or resting!!
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VACANT LAND
16 ACRES, 700' of Cox Lake Frontage. Woods, water, wetlands and wildlife. $74,900
10 ACRES, Barry Co., Barry Twp, Beautifully wooded with a 24x40 Pole Barn $59,900
18 ACRES, Barry Co., Hope Twp, Wooded w/4 Lot splits & road installed. $119,900
10 ACRES, Barry Co., Barry Twp, Tillable, Close to Town. $69,900
LITTLE CEDAR LAKE, Barry Co., Hope Twp, 2 Acres w/200 of Lake front. Great Fish Camp. $54,900
Looking for a Great hunting/fishing parcel with the Mitchigan River flowing thru?? Big Mature Bucks, small game, Moose,
Waterfowl and Excellent trout fishing are just a few of the many things you will enjoy on the 280 Wild acres. Bordered by
Corporate CFA Land, you can hunt to your hearts content!! Located in the heart of the Upper Peninsula Near Republic you can
enjoy access by snowmobile or ATV or seasonally along many trails roads. MLS#1097390 ONLY $139,900
Stunning Rapid River Rustic Log Cabin!!!! 160 Acres!!! Hunting Camp most people Dream about. Located south of Round Lake in Delta County
providing all the solitude, peace and quiet you could want. Built in 2002 with amenities not often seen in remote cabin, AGA Stove (look this up on internet),
Soap Stone free standing wood stove, granite counter-tops, custom furniture, full bath, one bedroom on main floor and generous loft that sleeps 8, wonderful
wrap around deck (covered on one side), large pole barn, Rapid River Log Sauna, LP Generator and Solar panels for electric. Large Pole Barn for your vehicles
or toys!! Come stay and enjoy hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling and fishing nearby. At night the stars are sooooo bright and Northern Lights evident
often. And the access road is gated and locked so privacy abounds. Owner is licensed Realtor in Michigan MLS#1091204 $310,000
ONE OF A KIND!!!!!!!!!!! This is a real GEM. Over 5,000 feet of frontage on Pristine, Majestic Baldy Lake in Alger County. Right in the
middle of Hiawatha National Forest. This 166.4 Acre parcel has been untouched for many decades, you really need to spend some time
here to appreciate the Beauty!!!!! Come enjoy the wildlife, watch the Powerful Bald Eagles fish or the ducks, loons or swans float along
the lake. The lake boasts a good fishery with crappie, bluegill, bass and perch. Drift around the island and fish or watch the turtles
and small mammals. This parcel borders thousands of acres of Federal land and has many streams and lakes nearby. All your UP North
Dreams come true on this SPECIAL parcel. Just minutes from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore!! MLS#1095028 $699,998
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From the minute you drive down the paved driveway you will realize this a a very SPECIAL Property!!!!!!!!!!!! The entry boasts a drive over the wonderful pond and thru the
manicured lawn/flower gardens and on to view the spectacular back yard with Gazebo, Deck, Pergola and walking path thru garden. It is evident that the owners are meticulous!!! The Hand
Crafted Log Home boasts over 2600 square feet of living space. The main floor features Ash hardwood floors, Custom Kitchen, Expansive Living room with Stone Fireplace and vaulted ceiling
and Master suite. Step up the custom 1/2 log curved staircase to the second floor - here you will find a wrap around family room with a view to Lake Michigan, a den, 2 more bedrooms and
a 3/4 bath. Also included are a Workshop to die for!! (30x36 with another floor for storage), a 12x22 storage shed, a 9x12 Square/log shed, an open air workshop, and a 16x24 1 1/2 story log
Bunkhouse (this one is special also)!! All Buildings are hand crafted and one of a kind!!! All this nestled on 48 Acres just across the highway from 2 miles of State owned public sand beach.
Wonderful Privacy!!!! A Dream Home or Seasonal Cottage in the Gorgeous Upper Peninsula. Come Explore and Live the Dream!!!!!!!!!!!! MLS#1090487 $375,000
Betty Kinnunen
Associtate Broker
906-202-2223
www.BettyKinnunen.com
MLS: #1807148
$399,900
$399,900
MLS: #1822130
MLS#1822308
MLS: #1818415
$289,900
$159,900
Sandy Gunning
ASSOCIATE BROKER
(231) 620-0160
9326 S. M-37 | P.O. Box 843
Baldwin, MI 49304
www.cbnwr.com
231-745-4646
9 Acres,
2 Bed 2 Bath
MLS 16044803 $46,900
Duck Lake,
1 Bed Cabin
MLS 16041559 $39,000
Hunting Cabin,
1 Bed 1 Bath
MLS 16033841 $34,900
Vacation Cabin,
2 Bed 1 Bath
MLS 16041257 $49,900
Beautifully wooded lot on the 54 acre All Sports Little Bass Lake! 1.41 acres makes for a great build able
lot whether its for a getaway cabin or a year round home. Federal Land is less than a 1/2 mile away, best of
both worlds! Possible land contract terms available. MLS 16036443 $36,500
All Sports Idlewild Lake Front Lot. Wooded and a great spot for a walkout basement cottage or home offering 50 of frontage, paved road access, electric available at the road, and in an area of thousands of acres of
public lands only a few miles away. Great camping site as well. MLS 16020582 $19,500
Beautifully wooded 41 acres with Federal Land on 2 sides. Access is through a Federal Forest Road 6262.
Great hunting and trails, secluded but not far from town. Great location. MLS 15056995 $59,900
Beautiful build able lots on 53 acre Paradise Lake! This is a great area to build a getaway cottage or a year
round home. Nice frontage and great location! Come walk this property today! MLS 16042237 $27,000
160 Acres of prime hunting land with deer, bear, partridge, and much more!!! This property borders hundreds of acres of federal land and offers nice high spots for building and nice low spots for hunting! MLS
16006839 $200,000
Here is a great 4 acres right in the heart of the snowmobiling and ORV trails. Great hunting with thousands of acres of Federal land to the north and west. Great camping area. MLS 16017638 $15,900
Baldwin Riverfront- buildable 2 acre parcel with utilities available at the road. Close to state land. Great
Location for fishing and hunting but still have electric and county maintained road. MLS 16042551
$19,900
Perfectly situated right on #35 snowmobile trail, this 40 acre parcel is priced to sell! Bordering Federal
Land on 3 sides, there is plenty of land to bring in the best deer, bear, and partridge. The parcel also offers
high land if you wanted to build or just camp. As secluded as it gets. Only access is off the DNR snowmobile trail. Youll never be bothered here! MLS 16019440 $42,000
One mile Rd splits this into 1.4 acre to the south and 2.6 acre to the north. Located in the heart of the ORV
trails within 1/8 mile, thousands of acres of State Land to the east, south, and west, and electric available.
MLS 16019550 $14,000
Square 10 acre parcel with access off a county road with Federal land on one side. All high with mixed
trees, selective cut 5 years ago. Great location for hunting, snowmobiling and year around use. Electric
is close, ORV trails are close and lots of seclusion. Low Down Land Contract Terms. MLS 16012724
$23,900
Peaceful wooded setting for this two bedroom cabin with 80 feet of lakefront on Orchard Lake. Additional
day room facing the lake for extra space, 8x8 playhouse outside, and a playground nearby. An underground
tornado shelter has been built on the property too. MLS 16025817 $72,250
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STANTONS AUCTIONEERS
Kalkaska County
Stunning Log Home with countryside and
water views for milessituated on 5 acres
bordering 1000s of acres of state land for
boundless recreation. Home is impeccably
maintained and has seen little uses as was
primarily a second home for most of its life
so far. Only 9 miles to Kalkaska, 15 miles to
Traverse City and short distances to many
other Northern MI locales.
Carole Porretta
THE WEATHER IS COOLING DOWN, BUT THESE PROPERTIES ARE STILL HOT!
5186 CURTIS
PRICE REDUCED
5600 GARDNER
$659,900
Brick Country
Estate.
First
floor master suite with turret sitting
area & 6 bedrooms & 6.5 baths.
Finished lower level. 44 acres with
Morton horse barn, paddocks,
pool and pond.
3248 SUTTON
PRICE REDUCED
$2,199,000 - 25
min. to Chrysler
Tech Center in
Metamora Hunt
Country is a stone
gate
entrance!
Cross a Class A bridge, pass an orchard &
find yourself on this 47+ acre retreat,featuring
an exquisitely designed European post &
beam lodge with 47+ acres of privacy, sandhill
cranes, deer AND a trout pond to fish before
entertaining in River Valley Lodge.
6340 WOLF
$790,000 Metamoras
Vanderbilt Castle!
Custom w/reclaimed artifacts, limestone, Cider
mill floors, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, Granite kitchen,
fieldstone fireplace in Vaulted Hunt Room,
barnwood beams. 5 acres, English garden. See
aerial tour at www.coventryrealtyllc.com
10 Acres Lakefront
2.75 Acres
90 Acres
3 Acres
Lake Nepessing
6 Acres
J. McLeod
Realty Inc.
Millington
989.871.4567
statewiderealestate.net
209 Acre All Sports Murphy Lake Frontage! 2.49 wooded acres
w/80frontage! No close neighbors, the entire East shore of the lake
is State Land, wildlife galore! Terms Available.
Millington Twp, MI $178,900
70+ Acres fronting Lake Ontoo. Wooded & beautiful! Nice
ranch home 500 off main road. Barn, pole barn, workshop & much
more! Millington Twp MI $329,900
*LAND CONTRACTS
AVAILABLE O.A.C.*
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906-228-9312 Fax: 906-228-8069
ALMONT
844 Van Dyke Road
lafrancesharon@yahoo.com
810-798-8591 Fax: 810-798-8079
HILLMAN
14938 State Street, P.O. Box 98, 49746
email: statewidehillman@yahoo.com
989-742-4523 800-228-7856
Fax: 989-742-3931
MENOMINEE
3631 10th Street, 49858
email: statewideone@newbc.rr.com
906-863-9905
Fax: 906-863-7935
CLARE
308 E. 5th Street, 48617
email: statewideclare@voyager.net
989-386-3396 Fax: 989-386-3800
CURTIS/NEWBERRY
Main Street, P.O. Box 305, 49820
email: swcurtis@sbcglobal.net
906-586-9606 Fax: 906-586-9607
HOUGHTON
500 Shelden Ave., 49931
email: dick@statewideofhoughton.com
906-482-6955 800-676-6323
Fax: 906-482-7699
HOWELL/LINDEN
1285 S. Michigan Ave., Howell, MI 48843
email: statewid@earthlink.net
517-546-9060 800-531-4449
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112 S. Carpenter Ave., Kingsford, 49802
906-786-1308 800-900-0777
906-828-9079
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FIFE LAKE
127 State Street, P.O. Box 190, 49633
email: swfife@charterinternet.com
231-879-4471 Fax: 231-879-4362
MANISTIQUE
10 N. State Highway M-149
Cooks, MI 49817
906-644-2304
email: dekeysermary@yahoo.com
HARRISVILLE
430 S. US-23, 48740
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989-724-5711 800-655-5735
Fax: 989-724-6833
MARINETTE, WISCONSIN
1460 Marinette Ave., 54143
email: statewidemarinette@yahoo.com
715-735-9964 Fax: 715-732-1107
MIO
102 West 8th St., P.O. Box 395, 48647
email: info@statewidemio.com
989-826-3292
Fax: 989-826-2108
ONAWAY
M-33 & M-68,
P.O. Box 478, 49765
email: bigdan@frontier.com
989-733-6522
Fax: 989-733-2427
POWERS
W3776 US2 & 41, 49874
906-497-4190
Fax: 906-497-5328
holly@statewiderealestate.net
SKIDWAY LAKE
2228 Greenwood Rd.,
Prescott, 48756
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989-873-3601
Fax: 989-873-6914
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