IOWA DNR to heavily test deer around Harpers Ferry for CWD, asks for public help

Wednesday, April 30, 2014



IOWA DNR to heavily test deer around Harpers Ferry for CWD, asks for public assistance



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kind regards,

terry

Holland Pier/channel

Hey guys,

Anyone been out to the Holland channel and or pier this week yet? I am planning on either Friday/Saturday/Sunday evenings this weekend, and I was curious what is biting if anything.

Thanks

Pellets found in Bird

This was the first year I've found pellets from a previous shot in a turkey. I was using Win XR and took him high in the neck/head. While cleaning I found several copper plated shot in the off side of my shot under the skin beneath the wing, only a couple that had penetrated the breast. There was no fresh sign of being shot, so it was at least last fall I would guess that someone shot him.



How many others have found someone else's shot in the bird they killed? Just curious.



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Frostbite Tom?

My son shot a turkey today & it was in real bad shape. Is this frostbite or is something else wrong with it.



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Johnson Creek Spill

Just seen this today...



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Want to buy homers

I will be traveling from Lansing to Marquette sat and would like to pick up a dozen or so homers anywhere along the route.



Please shoot me a pm if you know of some.



Regards,

Mike





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Any good recipes?

Looking for some good turkey recipes if anyone has any suggestions. I just breasted the bird out, tried cooking one whole a few years ago and it turned out okay, not great though. Any suggestions, was looking at trying a few slow cooker recipes. Thanks!

Port Huron Spring Fling

Registration Form


207 Water Street • Port Huron, MI 48060


Thank You To Our Gold Sponsors!


Port Huron


Spring Fling


The goal of the tournament committee



is to bring back a larger scale salmon/


trout fishing tournament to the Port


Huron downtown area. In 2009, this



was done at a smaller scale and 25



boats participated. With a bit of work



the committee has decided to expand



the event thru sponsorships, and make



a larger event with a larger prize purse.


Entry: $200 - Cash ONLY


Early entry will be taken place at:


Anderson’s Pro Bait


2731 Pine Grove Ave.



Port Huron, MI 48060


Entry will also be taken at the Captains



meeting at the ThumbCoast Brewing



Company, formally Quay Street Brewery


7pm, May 9th. Entry will be closed at



the conclusion of the Captain’s Meeting:


Boats will need to call ahead for



dockage.


Desmond Marine


207 Water Street


Port Huron, MI 48060


Phone: (810) 982-3990


First Place: $8000 Cash Guaranteed


Based on 40 boats*



2nd Place - $2,500



3rd Place - $1,000



4th Place - $500


Tournament committee reserves the



right to add more prize packages.


Captains must be present on



Sunday to be eligible for prizes.


*That is more than a



150% CASH PAYOUT



Participants Receive FREE Dockage at



Desmond Marine Friday and Saturday



nights; and $0.10 per gallon off fuel.



For more information please call,


Anderson’s Pro Bait at:



(810) 987-7722


Free Block Ice Courtesy of Arctic Glacier,



will be available at the Desmond Marine.


Port Huron Spring Fling



Fishing Tournament


May 10 & 11, 2014







Rules and Regulations


The following rules shall govern the



tournament. The tournament committee



shall be sole interpreters of the rules


and their decisions shall be final.


ELIGIBILITY:


Any fishing team is eligible to enter the



tournament. Fishing teams must be


registered and entry received by ending


of Captain’s meeting; May 9, 2014.


CAPTAIN’S MEETING:


7pm, May 9, 2014 at theThumbCoast


Brewing Company, formally Quay Street



Brewery. Captain must be present.


Topics will be Rules, Ice, Protests,



Rafting, Disabled Boats, etc.


TOURNAMENT BOUNDARIES:


Lower Lake Huron, all of St. Clair


River and its three Channels. Fishing


permitted by boat only.


BOAT SAFETY & LIABILITY:


Maritime law rules – captains are


responsible for their vessel and crew.


All Captains must sign the attached



Official Registration Form and Consent


which releases tournament organizers,



sponsors, and charity from any liability.


All boat owners must show boat proof
of



insurance to Desmond Marine.


BOAT INSPECTION:


All vessels are subject to inspection by


the Committee and/or its agents at any


time. All vessels will be inspected in the


morning prior to departure each day.


TACKLE AND EQUIPMENT:


9 Rods max in the water. 1 slider per



rod is permitted. All fish must be caught


by hook and line.


STARTING POINT:

Will be announced



at the Captain’s Meeting.


WEIGH-IN:


All vessels must be within the mouth



of the Black River by 2pm. Once the



vessel enters the Black River, they must



proceed directly to the cooler drop-off



area at Desmond Marina. Dropped off


cooler shall contain a maximum of 10


fish. 10 salmon/trout total per day of


which only 1 Lake Trout is permitted.



Standings are determined by total


weight for the two days, May 10th &


11th. It is your responsibility to notify the



weigh master that you would like any of


your fish entered into the big fish prizes.


TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS:


The tournament headquarters will be


located at the Desmond Marine fuel


dock, 207 Water Street on the south


bank of the Black River.


For more information please call,


Anderson’s Pro Bait at:


(810) 987-7722


Boat Name:______________________________________ Boat Captain:_ _______________________________



Boat Length:_ ____________________________________ Boat Width:__________________________________


Street Address:

___________________________________ City, State & Zip: ______________________________



Phone Number:

___________________________________ Captain’s Signature*: _ _________________________



For Official Use Only!


DAY 1


Largest Salmon:_ ____________



Largest Trout:_ ______________


Number of Fish:

______________



Total Weight DAY 1:

__________________________



DAY 2


Largest Salmon:_ ____________



Largest Trout:_ ______________


Number of Fish:

______________



Total Weight DAY 2:

__________________________



TOTAL WEIGHT BOTH DAYS:

_________________

any reports?

Headed down now just wondering what the reports had been? I know it's prolly gonna be muddy...wondering if I should try mid or upper river?

Game Changer by Umpaque

Has anyone used this fly? Expensive but crazy action.

Launch?

Is there a launch at Wickes park? Don't spend much time down that way but wanted to try in the morning. If not, would appreciate any info on the closest one. Thanks guys..



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any bass?

is there any sign of the bass moving into the rivers yet?

Great weekend on the Tittabawassee

Camped on river in Freeland. Fished from 12am to 8am. 12 guys in camp and almost all came in with limits. Fish from 16" to 24" and not many throwbacks. Our camp got 142 fish in 3 days. The river was still full of fish when we left on Monday. Most were taken with firetiger ratteling roughs, trouling in 5 fow.

Youth hunt

Any ideas when the youth waterfowl will be this year?

Antler bumps/losing winter coat

Cabelas 25 off 200??

If anyone has a 25off 200 that they are not going to use... please pm me... looking to purchase some hunting supplies and need a extra....thanks

Husky Jerks

Cabelas most recent flyer (May 1-14) has Husky jerks on sale at 20% off. ended up buying a bunch at 5.20 each



There register would not show the sale price so they wrote we a sale slip back at the fishing counter.



Sweet deal

water color?

Heading down to punch a fish right in mouth.. hehe

With the nice winds we have had Whatca think about r side for tomorrow? Im not real close our I wld just go & say I was thr now.

I also dont like throwing money out the window considering the awesome gas prices. Thanks.

UP Reports

Many of the inland lakes are still ice covered as is the access to many boat launches on the great lakes. Smelt are slow but there are some Lake Superior reports coming in of smelt being caught. Steelhead are slow showing up in the rivers as well. Many rivers are high and muddy from the runoff and that will cause some of the steelhead to remain in the lake or make a run way up stream looking for clearer water. I hope this helps. Water temps are about 40 degrees so if the smelt run at 42 degrees get ready to go.

MOMC Spring Walleye Classic results

Thank you to the 36 walleye teams that joined us at the DYC for the 7th annual Spring Walleye Classic. There was a tough bite with swirling winds and muddy waters on Sunday.



A big thank you to the organizers and boat inspectors at this event. It could not be done without these guys; Joel Piatek (Chairman), Eric Woodhouse, Lance Koester, Jim Schiller (stay away from the donuts Jim!), Tim Ardnowski, Mark Nowicki, Kurt Nowicki, Russ Pillette, and The DYC for their great food, service, and facilities.



The results were as follows:



1st Place Team Heatwave Charters led by Capt. Craig Miller 35.80 lbs



2nd Place Team Fish Headz Charters led by Capt. Joel Piatek 26.20 lbs



3rd Place Team Medicine Man Charters led by Capt. Ed Pascua 21.75 lbs





We were very happy to see many big fish put back into the system by some great anglers and sportsmen who believe in conserving such a great fishery.



Please reply with pics if you have them!



MUSKIE SEASON IS ONLY A MONTH AWAY! Come check out the club.

May 28 Wednesday 7:30PM

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After 6 straight days, I finally placed myself in the right spot. This bird weighed 24.09 lbs. 10 inch beard. 1 1/8 spurs. Love chasing these crazy birds. Sorry its over for the year.p

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Casting 04/27/14

1st time out after the LONG winter. I went down for about 2 hours...not a bite. It was definitely nice getting out and getting a line wet though. I think it still may be a bit early up here in the North part of the river. Water was clear and there were plenty of bait fish in the water, but it was tough getting any distance casting into that North East wind. I think in another 2 weeks the 'eyes will be zooming up here. I am itching though..the freezer is empty.

My First kid is on the way!

Been at the hospital since 11:30 just waiting for my wife and I first kid to come into the world. Cant wait to meet my fishing buddy an hunting. Pics to follow when he/she is born!





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Anyone looking for a bowfishing partner?

I live in laingsburg a little North of Lansing. If anyone wants someone to shoot with just PM me. Thanks

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One of those days

The motor locked up on the way up river so we had to fish using just a trolling motor 5 deep in their boat. Made for long short rides but 3 hours in managed to leave with our limit.



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Rogers Dam. Mecosta..

Was wondering how they did bellow the dam on the opener ? , Any info is great thanks. Good luck be safe.

Walleye River Report

Fished midnight on opener from mid-night till 5am and caught 5 fish. Caught 10 the next 2 hours. All trolling 130' back with various Rapaplas on lower Tibb River. Plenty of boats. 15 fish bY 7am!



Day 2 started at 5am and caught our 15 fish trolling #5 shad raps in firetiger and had limit by 9am. Have my "legal" possession limit. Time to eat some.

Cbm

Has anyone had their turkey measured for CBM? I was looking at their website and it looks like you just measure the beard both spurs and add them together, they have to add up to 12" to qualify? My son killed a tom this morning that had an 11 3/8" beard and 1" and 1 1/8" spurs. This should give him a score of 13 4/8"? Is this correct?

Mud island

Sunday morning 04/27/14 started first drift by the red can befor the island 3 fish went back up 2 more and home I went orange jig black ww stinger ;) 32 feet of water

Opening day pro staffers

I wanna give a shout out to all those "opening day pro staffers" out there. Thanks for blowing by us with your 40hp at half throttle. Right over top of the fish we were on in 4-5fow. Then blowing back up past us 10min later after you couldn't find any fish in your honey hole. And further more blowing back by us again a half hr later heading downstream chasing that hot tip you just got. You guys are a class act.



Fishing report

We picked away and pulled a 3 man limit yesterday, casting and trolling Shad Raps and a few other cranks. All males 15-20"

Grandsons first turkey

Nick Smallwood dropped this 21 lbs turkey in Hillsdale mi. It had a 9 inch beared. He was hunting with me his proud gramps.

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Buying a boat have a question

Looking at buying my first boat tomorrow, it's a 2004 16ft Deep-V Alumacraft with a 50hp tiller. Mostly for the river and inland lakes, but was wondering if it would be enough boat for the Bay if I pay close attention to the weather ?

Looking for a decent multi purpose rod and reel

I'm looking to get back into fishing this year.



Looking for some advice on a decent multi purpose rod and reel. I will be targeting mostly bass and pike but wouldn't rule out perch and other pan fish.



Thanks for the help. :)

Raven holsters

Looking at getting a new owb holster, has anybody used one of these before.



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Newly Proposed Rule Changes

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What options do we have?

Need some opinions on what to do tomorrow. Little boat is in the shop and the wind looks a little iffy for the bay for the bigger boat. The bigger boat has an I/O with an engine mount electric. What can we do on the river with very little boat control on that boat and not being in anyone's way? Have not fished the river much on soft water so any ideas would be great. It's a 20 foot alum. Boat so not a huge boat. Thanks

Ryan





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New version of Android app released today

Biggest change is the ability to directly upload images again instead of just attachments. 50% of the user population will be getting the upgrade. Once we see how it goes the rest will get it.

GLSDA at The Ringneck Ranch, 05/10

The first Great Lake Sport Dog Hunt Test of 2014 is just a few weeks away, and is being held at The Ringneck Ranch in Hanover, MI. The fine people of ‘The Ranch’ has opened their grounds to GLSDA and allowing us to run our event at one of the finest Preserves in Southern Michigan. If last year is any representation, we are expecting a nice turnout with lots of fine dog work in the fields and plenty of room to train.

As many know, Great Lakes Sport Dog is a self-funded, non-profit Organization in the State of Michigan that conducts fun Hunt Test Scenarios, Training opportunities and social gatherings to bring Sportsman and dog together to promote the Canine Sports and the Heritage of hunting over dogs. We are NOT affiliated with the AKC, UKC, or any other formal Registry but a group of Owner/Trainers that help promote their organizations and their events. We are Michigan’s Hunter and Canine Owner that loves the opportunity to work their dogs, train to a higher level and have a lot of fun along the way.

All of our events are open to the public, and membership is voluntary. Other clubs are more than welcome to attend for preparation to upcoming events in their own club, or for the weekend hunter wishing to extend the hunting season. We love the sport of hunting over dogs, love the hunt test and field trial game, and are wishing to make training opportunities more available.

Visit our website for more information and to register for our events. We conduct events all over the State of Michigan from April to September, giving plenty of chances to get out with your dogs in a variety of terrains.



We hope to see you soon.

7 days ...still no propane

I called them Friday last week....what's your percent ....0...but the tank has at least 50 gal....if I run the water heater I can feel the cold line ....I'm going to give them three days next week .......





then impound the tank on a dollar a day for use of my land...and no I'm not kidding .

...when did the customer start being wrong?



and on a side note I have no contract with this company what so ever

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new lights experiment

just ordered a couple different lights.

currently running 10 500 watt halos with 300 watt bulbs. using a champion 3500 genny. wanted more light but not more weight in my boat as its already loaded up weight wise. thought about hps 150s but they weigh 9 pounds each. thought about bigger genny and putting the 500 halo bulbs back in but a bigger genny is another 100 pounds.



decided to buy 4 hps 100 watt lights (same 9000 lumen output as a 500 watt halo). they only weight a pound and half. so im gonna run those and 4 500 watt halos and 2 300 watt halos.



so im going from 10 lights putting out total of 52000 lumens to 10 lights putting out 87500 total lumens. and i actually save 6 pounds of weight...lol



basically this set up lets me almost double my light out put and use save genny and not add weight. plus i hear the hps helps with murky water.



excited to see how it works out!

Night fishing

Just wondering where you guys launch at when fishing after dark? I know some of the launches close up like ecorse. I'm guessing Wyandotte and Elizabeth park are open. Thanks in advance.

They need to make this into a week long summer camp.

They need to make this into a week long summer camp.



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Restle Decoys

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Spicy Sichuan Catfish With Garlic Recipe

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I have adapted this dish from Fuchsia Dunlop’s excellent book Land of Plenty: A Treasury of Authentic Sichuan Cooking and from Hank Shaw’s blog, Hunter, Angler, Gardner, Cook. There are a few differences, I used oil instead of lard and I did not like the vinegar taste associated with the request for Chinese Black Vinegar or rice vinegar. I also used catfish fillets and not the whole catfish. Catfish fillets are much easier to find in a local grocery store.

Serves 4



Ingredients



4 catfish fillets. These can be bought at most local markets

1/2 cup Shaoxing wine or sherry

1 teaspoon salt

2 heads garlic, cloves peeled but whole

1/3 vegetable oil

4 tablespoons Chinese red chile bean paste

3 tablespoons minced ginger

2-3 cups chicken stock

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon corn starch, dissolved in 3 tablespoons water

5 green onions, chopped



Preperation

Marinate catfish fillets with the Shaoxing wine and salt for 1 hour.



Heat the oil in a deep sided pan or wok over medium heat and gently cook the garlic cloves until they are a little wrinkly on the outside, but still white. Do not let them brown. Set the cooked garlic aside.



Turn the heat to high. Pat the fish dry with paper towels, and when the oil is hot, fry the fish in batches for 2 minutes per side. Set the fish aside.



Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of the oil. Cook the chile bean paste in the oil for 30 seconds, stirring often.



Add the ginger and stir-fry another 30 seconds.



Pour in the stock and bring to a boil. Add the soy sauce and sugar. Put the fish in the pan and bring back to a boil.



Turn the heat down to a gently simmer and cook the fish 6 minutes.



Flip the fish over and add the garlic. Cook another 6 minutes.



Remove the fish and garlic to a platter and turn up the heat on the sauce. Boil the sauce furiously until it has been reduced by 1/3, about 3-4 minutes.



Stir the corn starch with the 3 tablespoons of water and into the sauce. Let this boil 1 minute.

Turn off the heat, add the green onions and the vinegar, and pour the sauce over the fish. Serve immediately.

Kustom Kicker Jigs

Has anyone tried their product yet? i heard their 2k Freak jig is unreal, hoping to give it a try sometime soon. They are a company out of Michigan apparently. http://ift.tt/1mHTA36

any reportson browns in lexington or sanilac harbor

looking to head up to the thumb area of huron for browns anyone have any reports

Hi my name is Chuck and I am addicted to fishing

My name is Chuck and I am 29 and I am a fishing addict. I have been hooked since I was 3 years old and caught my first fish. I started out catching panfish then moved to the hard stuff. My addiction has gotten so bad that catching my limit of walleye on the Detroit river barley stops the shakes. I need to catch multiple 20+lb kings to feel good now.



Seriously though I live to fish. I also enjoy hunting and guns. I am a navy vet and I love the Constitution. I hope to meet other addicts on this site.

So hello to all

Fishing away for the pack

Well I punched my limit again today. Not really anything to post except for I only boated fish away from the packs. Even in the packs I really did not see people netting fish.



Black jig

Black worm or black Fin S

33/35 FOW



Rich

Fri weather and fishing with kids!

Heading to detroit for the first time this year with my two boys (9 and 12). Weather doesn't look good. No problem with me but teaching the kids to jig will be a challenge. Any advise where to go? I'm launching at either eliz park or metro. I won't be by the stacks with the boy's due to snags. Thanks for the help.

Found some gills

found these guys tight to shore small piece of worm was the ticket.Spent about a hour or so sorting and hot my limit!!





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Best luck Opener for trout

I do belive this weekend is opener of trout…best of luck to all those who will be going out and after a long long winter I hope all have a great trout season

Temperature?

Where can you check the temperature around the piers on the computer? I was told there us site we can check daily

Wtb some pedestal swivel bases

Berts or canon to fit a track system .



If anybody is selling pm me

Best feeling ever!

I have hunted a lot of animals in my life time. But tonight killing my first turkey was the greatest feeling ever. I have hunted turkeys much maybe 3 times a season. But I decide this year I would hunt hard. After an opening morning bust I was feeling down. After 2 more days of busts I was really starting to question my tactics. Tonight after work I decided to go to a spot I had scouted earlier in the week. I set up on a 2 track and placed my decoy. I settled in and made my first yelps. Almost instantly I heard 2 gobbles from about 80 yards away. This was the first time I have ever had a bird talk back to me! I was in shock! My nerves started to kick in as I called again and the birds sounded closer. Suddenly they appeared I could see red heads and fans walking down the 2 track. Then they stopped at this point they still haven't seen my decoy. They gobbled about 4 times I could tell they wanted to know where this loan hen was. As I shook with turkey fever I lowered my gun and found my slate call on the ground and gave them a few yelps. Instantly they started walking closer. I let them get to 20 yards and I pulled the trigger on the bigger of the 2. Its not the biggest bird in the world but to me its a trophy! I will never forget that hunt. It was one of the most rewarding feelings knowing my hard work and planning all came together! My hunt only lasted 10 minutes but I will remember it always!



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1993-ish Nissan 3.5 two stroke outboard motor short shaft

Good running motor, but hasn't been used in 2 years. Used on a small jon boat and square back canoe. Camo paint job for duck hunting. Will post pics this week. Located in GR area. Will deliver 50 mile radius free of charge. - See More Here: http://ift.tt/1mFa12O

Decoys

I am a DU volunteer and believe in helping out kids and newcomers to our sport. I have 6 Cans and a dozen or so excellent condition mallards. I am willing to give these away for free to any kid or newcomer: I will not give to pad someone's existing rig. I live in Newaygo, teach in Rockford so if you are willing to meet me they are yours. Most are GHG deeks. 231-335-6431.

"Jurry awards 3 million in first fracking case"

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Buying a new fish finder

I left my old fish finder outside through this winter ( really bad idea ). So it's dead. I'm buying a Lowrance 4x model but I cannot decide between the

Lowrance Mark-4 Combo Fishfinder and chartplotter or the Lowrance Elite-4x DSI Color.



Both are identical in almost every way except one is monochrome and has a GPS/Chartplotter. While the other is color and has down scan imaging.



They are both at the same price point ( $170 ) which is my limit for purchasing a fish finder right now. Any advice on which one you would go with or does anyone have one of these models? If so how do you feel about it?

Tender Boat

Looking to upgrade my tender boat for layout hunting, really like the looks and layout of the lund alaskans but im not too fond of the price tag lol anyone have a similar model boat that doesnt break the bank? Ideally i want 18-20 foot with tiller steer. Thanks in advance.

Yellow Lab

We are looking to get rid of our 5 year old yellow lab Bailey. She is a great dog, great retriever (although never took waterfowl hunting) a little hyper and territorial towards other dogs. We just want her to have a good home and are having a hard time finding her one, and DO NOT want to take her to the pound.

The Fly Shop Signature Hooks Question

I was wondering if anyone has used The Fly Shop Brand hooks (Redding, CA)? Specifically, I'm looking at nymph hooks and egg hooks for steelhead.

I tie a large volume of flies for steelhead and these hooks are less than $10 per 100. Are these on par with Tiemco stuff? Or are they junk like Mustad standard stuff? I'd like to save some money, but I'm not willing to sacrifice on quality.



Thanks,



Joe

crappie mount

My buddy's 15" crappie:







I think it looks pretty sweet!

Can't wait for paint creek opener !

Well the opener for trout, I'm surprised no one opened a tread on PC . I plan on getting out for little bit. I'll probably start at dutton or teinken and might hit Rochester late next week.



What everyone's go to on opening day ? For my it's a beaded prince, brown wooly bugger or the purple cluster f$&@ made by a member on here . I think I have one left and it never fails me.

Summer Performance Labrador litters

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April 21 Mid River

Two buddies drove 2 hours to fish the D with me yesterday. They were out last year but neither landed a walleye in the boat.



Let's just say they were on fire!!! We fished mid river Canadian side from 1:00-5:00. Clairty was only a couple feet.

It didn't matter what we threw at them. WW black or brown....Fin S any colour....We landed over 25 fish!!! The biggest got off at the boat from a bad netting job by one of them:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:



Our biggest in the boat was 8.5 lbs. Many of the others were close behind that.

We kept a couple for meals but all of the big ones went back.



It was well worth the trip down for them!!!

Introducing

Hello, my name is Bahman and 58 years old, i'm happy to write this message for some friends i never seen them,but i feel they are my sincerely friends.I got registration to this site because i like natural places and environment and i am active for this matter, of course i love fishing and i enjoy by this sport, hop to have good relations with this big family.

Best regards

Bahman

Great morning!

After not being able to draw the big tom away from the hens at fly down and passing on a jake I patienly waited and at about 10:15 heard a couple gobbles that came from the same area as the morning roost. I anticipated the return of the morning tom but instead had a hen with two different toms coming my way. They exited the woods about 75 yards away and after what seemed like an eternity I was able to take this nice tom at 10:45. Attachment 62250 He weighed 22 lbs., with a ten inch beard and 3/4 and 15/16 spurs.

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Not too shabby,

I really don't follow the NBA, or basketball altogether unless Michigan Michigan State, or another team from the Great State of Michigan are doing well in the College Basketball arena. That said, I happened to "remember" that these fellas did go early to the NBA (after l;earning about Robinson and Stouskas declaring early)and decided to take a look at how they did (or doing) this season. I found that Burke and Hardaway have faired pretty well their Rookie seasons. It looks like Burke could be a solid player for a long time, with Hardaway making some noise during his career. But Jamal Crawford could be the next Vinnie Johnson as a 6th man. Does anybody have any former Michigan State player news from the NBA? It would make for a good read. I always like hearing players with a State of Michigan connection doing well at the next level.





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Walleye opener strategy

What's going to be your opening weekend strategy on inland waters? Trolling? Jigging? Or anything else. Let's hear them!

Streak continues

Today I took my 16th tom in 15 consecutive years.



1st setup: Called 3 longbeards to 60 yards off the roost.

2nd setup: Called 2 long beards to 60 yards in a thicket.

3rd setup: Called 2 longbeards and a jake to shooting range, jake spooked, toms started to bolt and missed with rushing the shot.

4th setup: Shot a 2 year old at 20 yards that was directly behind me.



Beutiful day. Toms were doing there thing. Nobody was on the state land I was on ... life does not get no better.

21 ft starcraft islander project boat

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wind

Will the mid river be ok to fish in 20 mph north west wind tomorrow or am i wasting my time thanks for any help. It will be my first trip this year..

MBWA - Waterfowlers Banquet May 2nd Info - Holland, MI

The Macatawa Bay Waterfowlers Assoc Banquet is coming up on Friday May 2nd at 5:30pm.

We've got 30 guns, and lots of other hunting stuff for raffle & Auction! It's always a good time & it is also BYOB!

If anybody is interested feel free to contact me or also either Harold or Drew which are listed on the forms attached.

You can also email me if you would like the banquet forms to fill out & send in:

promotorsservice@gmail.com

You can also check out their facebook page at Macatawa Bay Waterfowlers

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Fawns dropping?

When do fawns typically start dropping in southeastern lower peninsula? Would like to start walking and trying to capture a few on film.

Just another guy that can't get a bike...

Past few years I've been looking at getting a nice cruiser to run around on with a few friends and some family (know several of em that ride often). Every time I've asked it's usually been a no from the boss.



Couple days ago I was helping a buddy of mine pick up some stuff he'd bought from his uncle. This guys got six bikes (four of which are HD's, and no I'm not a fan) and he went off about trying to sell this one cruiser...the exact bike I'd only dreamed of owning over the years that was just about within my price range. Chatted it up with him, took the cover off the bike, sat on it, aaaaaaaannnnddd I wanted it instantly.



Said he'd take $1k and that he's put about $900 into new brakes, fluids, fork seals, tires, yada yada. I wanted it even more, but didn't have $1k to drop just like that. THEN he said he knew me well enough I could give him a couple hundred down payment and pay it off. Now THAT I could do!...so I got a hold of the wife



Surprisingly, after some negotiating and sweet talking, she was intrigued enough and says we'd talk about it when we got home. Weeeeeell it came down to "where ya gonna store it, why do you want or even need it, how much will the insurance go for, you do know we just spent such and such money on the car right?" The list went on, but I figured I'd held my ground well enough and answered wisely. Said she'd need the day to think on it.



Turned into a no eventually, though she did say maybe when we're a bit more solid financially...I'm sad...Oh so sad fellas...

out of state boats

I am trying to find out information on requirements for towing my boat in Michigan.

My residence, Tennesse does not require a license plate for boat trailers.

I want to bring my boat up but I don't want to get a ticket for no license plate.

If this is not the right forum for my question I apologize, this is my first attempt on this site.





Thanks

Looking for 90 - 100 hp Merc or Yammie 4 stroke

So, on top of pulling a limit of walleye on the 'D' yesterday, I lost the #2 cylinder on the main motor in the process. Looking for places to check for used 4 stroke 90 -115hp motors that would be reasonable, and not sell junk. I'm all set with 2 strokes. I don't mind spending the money as long as I can get quality.



Thank you



-Chris

Soo Power Plant Special Hook

I plan to go up to the Soo Power Plant for whitefish in July. Does anyone have the measurements for the special hook (bracket) that people make to anchor to the plant front wall? Just wanted to eliminate any guessing.

FAQ on new licenses.

http://ift.tt/1fch776

Crowd Pictures

Hey need some help showing how many people actually fish the DR for walleye. I always forget to capture the moment. Please post the crowd shots here for all to see. Extra points for pics with landmarks in the background. Surely that can be a secret with a crowd already there. Tight lines I know you will get the bite when you click the picture as the fish seem to know you are sleeping on the switch.

US Complete Trial - Ionia

Who participates in US Complete trials? I am thinking about heading to Ionia end of May to check it out.

Happy Easter and Happy 420!

Wishing everybody a safe and happy Easter and 420!!! :)

handline reel

1 handlineing reel in good shape not sure the make of it at the moment - See More Here: http://ift.tt/1faJFhh

some more threats from shore

I was lucky enough to spend a day on the water with my 15 yr old son.

I will keep it short as it is a very sore subject considering I had my kid.

I decided to make a couple drifts at the belle island bridge on the way back to the launch. I started at the 3rd pylon. I got a greeting from a guy shore fishn,I didnt get the same from another guys as he said I better not get in his way, I nicely said I believe im plenty far enough away from causing him any headaches. I promptly got a ear full of nasty words that started with F & MFR & all the good stuff along with a (I will put some f n holes in that f n boat).

My beutiful maroon Ranger 690 with bullet holes in it I gave him a Really!!!! I had my kid & dont like bullets flying at me so I shook my head & headed for st.jean. I think my kid was worried that the fool would really shoot so my day was finished.

Platte river

Took a day trip up to benzie yesterday to check on my camper and get a line wet. The betsie was pretty much blown out but I did manage one decent hen on the Platte. Only saw a dozen or so in the river. Very few suckers also. Fished between loon lake and lake mi.

St. Croix Premier 6'6" Med Heavy Fast Action

St Croix Premier Medium/Heavy Fast Action 6'6" one piece spinning rod. I used this rod twice it looks new. I like my other rod better so selling to buy another. Call Kevin at 734-three zero one-6649. Located downriver near Elizabeth Park Launch. $65 firm, no shipping. - See More Here: http://ift.tt/1lmAga3

And the season has begun

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Well I'd say the Big M is still a little high

Drove down to Udell rollaway today.



Sent from out in the woods.

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Texas Rios

What an exciting hunt in Texas, took my brother-in-law out for his first turkey hunt and it was awesome. We were done in 15 minutes! We had 6 longboards come in gobbling and strutting hard. We took a double. Then had 2 behind us (10 yards) gobbling, but we couldn't turn to get a shot. Both birds were 3 year olds, one could of been a 4 year old (spurs over 1 1/2).



Used DSD decoys, Nature Echo Glass call and A-way black magic mouth call. Below are a couple pics.

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Also found this Texas 10 point.





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Looking To Purchase 6 - 8 Week Old Bobwhite Quail

Does anyone know where I can purchase some Bobwhite Quail? I am in the Flint/Lansing area.



Keith Rich

(989) 277-1177

Good Friday 3 man ticket

Punched a mid river 3 man but it was tough! I think we started around 615 and got the last one around 130. Thanks to MDH and Nittanydoug for putting us on fish and going from 9 to 15 quick! Chart with black and orange with brown caught most.

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Looking for "fishing resort" in SW Mich

I'm looking for a fishing resort, for lack of a better term, in SW Michigan. A few friends and I want to take a few days and do some inland lake fishing near the end of May/early June. We do not own boats, so we need someplace where we can get a cabin for 4 guys, and rent a boat (or boats).



I live in the Lansing area, they are coming from Chicago - so somewhere in-between would suit best. Fishing for bass, walleye, crappie, gills, perch etc. is all fine (we're not overly picky - we save that for our FFing trips ;)).



Any ideas? I've seen some places online (Rogers Resort, Happy Rock Resort, Fullers Resort), but first hand experience would be nice... are there any at one of the many lakes between Gull and Gun Lakes, for example?



Thanks for any info...

A crappie day of fishing

looking for gills and found these



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50hp Mercury 2 stroke help!

Looking for advice.



I have a 2006 50hp oil injected 2 stroke. Motor starts and idles great. Motor is on a 165 Lowe.



Occasionally the motor will not run above 3500 Rpms and will not get the boat on plane. Seems to happen more often when fishing with one or two other guys. Heavier load and it struggles. Even with a heavy load the motor should still get up to normal running Rpms right???



I've never had the problem when fishing alone. Sure seems a 50hp on a 165 shouldn't have a problem with two to three adults. I've seen plenty of other boats cruising by with similar set ups.



Any suggestions or recommendations for a good mechanic that won't rape me or have the boat all summer???



Thanks!

River steelys

Hey guys,

Up here in Traverse river fishings been limited. The only river close being the Boardman which can be really touchy and this being my first year fishing for steelhead I was wondering what rigs you guys use. Right now I'm using a standard float rig(bobber,swivels,bias splitshots,) baited with roe or crawlers. Recent weather has made the water quite murky and flooded and I'm looking for an alternative setup to try.



Thanks for any help!

Eye's from shore on the D

Looking for a couple spots on the river that My son and I might catch a few Walleye. Working on getting a boat but still a month or so away. Any help would be very much appreciated.

Used car prices

I am looking for a new to me car. I am shocked at what these people are asking. I am looking for a 2003 - 2005 Envoy. Some of these cars are pushing 200,000 miles and they are asking 7-8 k for it. I had no idea the car market was that messed up.

Pavers in the grand rapids area

Does anyone have experience with a good paver in the gr area? After 28 years of living here, it's time to do the driveway. It has to be asphalt. I can't afford concrete. Thanks in advance.



Mike

DU Banquet in Lansing Tonight

Will I see any of you there?

Dredging to begin at Aloha State Park boat launch

Dredging to begin at Aloha State Park boat launch



Contact: <a href="http://ift.tt/1qIcneK 24805c0&u=mailto%3Aspellj%40michigan.gov">Jeremy Spell, 231-625-2522, or Ed Golder, 517-284-5815

Agency: Natural ResourcesApril 17, 2014



A much-needed dredging project will begin this spring at Aloha State Park near Cheboygan. The dredging will target the channel and mouth of the boat basin into Mullett Lake. The boat launch at the park will be closed during the dredging. Campers and boaters will be redirected to the Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) Jewell Road boating access site, which is less than 10 miles away. DNR officials expect the project will be completed no later than June 20, and a follow-up press release will be issued at that time.



"The mouth of the channel has been slowly filling in with sediment over the years," said Aloha State Park Supervisor Jeremy Spell. "During routine depth soundings of the channel a few years ago, depths as shallow as two feet were recorded between the two rock jetties."



Although this project will create a short period of inconvenience for boaters at Aloha State Park, ultimately the project will make access to Mullett Lake from the park much safer.



For questions regarding the boat launch at Aloha State Park, please call the park at 231-625-2522.



The Recreation Passport is an easy, affordable way for residents to enjoy and support outdoor recreation opportunities in Michigan. By checking "YES" for the $11 Recreation Passport ($5 for motorcycles) when renewing a license plate through the Secretary of State (by mail, kiosk, online at www.expresssos.com or at branch offices), Michigan motorists get access to state parks, recreation areas, state forest campgrounds, nonmotorized state trailhead parking and state boat launches. The Recreation Passport is valid until the next license plate renewal date. Nonresidents can purchase the Recreation Passport ($31.10 annual; $8.55 daily) at any state park or recreation area or (annual passes only) through the Michigan e-Store at http://ift.tt/R1TTav.



Learn more about this creative way of sustaining Michigan's outdoor recreation and natural resources at http://ift.tt/R1TTaw.



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More...

tawas peir

Anybody catching any browns or Atlantic's or steels off the pair. And is the ice out of the marina for minnows. Was thinking of going there Tuesday afternoon.

Recommendations for Crossbow Optics?

I don't own a crossbow and really don't know much about them. A friend of ours wants to get a scope for her father for Fathers Day. He is getting on in years and is having trouble seeing his sights on his crossbow during low light conditions (sounds like me). I don't believe price is going to be a factor - she just wants to get him good quality optics. Any recommendations. Thanks in advance.

Swim baits

I just ordered some swim baits from Cabelas and was wondering how many of you guys use them? And just for bass or do you catch other species on them? I ordered the ones that have treble hooks and have a segmented type body. I ordered the pumpkin seed color pattern. They look sweet never fished one before of this style.

4/17 - Limit, finally!

Attachment 61895scored my first solo limit this year, today by Two rocks down to the mills. 17-25 FOW, glow yellow jig, black WW and stinger.





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Michigan Sportsman Stuff

I didn't see any forums regarding merchandise, so I was wondering if this website was selling things like bumper stickers decals or anything like that. I would like to advertise this website, and represent the sportsman/outdoorsman of Michigan if you know what I mean. :)

Mec 84567 Reloader Progressive

28 gauge 84567 Mayville Engineering Company (MEC) re-loader. This is a progressive re-loader that produces a finished shell each time you pull the press arm. The unit is in like new condition and has the larger 100 capacity primer tray/feeder.

28 gauge shells are 12$-15$ a box. produce them for $4-$6 a box with this. - See More Here: http://ift.tt/1lbRuag

How's it going eh?

How's everyone doing?



I moved back to Gods country (da UP) back in April 2011. Somewhere along the way I screwed up my back and spent 2 and a half years trying to get back on my feet. Anyway I mostly stubbornly stuck to the methods I was taught out in Oregon (they worked great there!) To catch steelhead. But they don't seem to work here. So I signed up on this site to hopefully learn how Yoopers catch em. 3 years of getting Skunked is enough!

Grand river condition?

Might head up to fish there Saturday was wondering how the conditions are up there. Live 2 hours away so don't wanna drive up there if it's blowing out. Thanks.





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First time posting

I have been a viewer of this site for many years and finally decided to join in all the fun. Have enjoyed all the info that has been available, hopefully I will be able to contribute some information either helpful or not so helpful. Fish on! Gotta run, get the net... ;)

Docks in algonac?

Are the docks in across from the Dairy Queen or the DNR site?



Thanks

Private land turkey tag on township owned land?

The city I live in has some township owned land that is open for hunting. Would I be able to use my private land turkey tag on this land since it isn't technically state of michigan owned public land?



I know on HAP land you can use private land anterless and turkey tags, wasn't sure if this would be similar.



Thanks!

looking for a pet brittany

A friend of mine purchased a Brittany puppy in 2000 from the Kones in Brown City and are looking for the same bloodlines. Does anyone know what the bloodlines may be or perhaps know of a litter that is predominantly a pet that hunts rather than the other way around. She will be a house dog first that sleeps on the bed and relaxes on the couch. He is only interested in a puppy.

New boat record

Fish 21 and I had a fantastic morning. Boated 20 walleye lost a handful and missed a few more. Got a couple of really nice fish. Drifted from us steel south. 18 to 32 fow. Black ww orange jig caught majority of my fish.



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Wind forecasting?

I have been getting my wind forecast for the last few years from WeatherBug and Fish Weather applications on my cell phone. Fish Weather is basically the same thing as is Sailflow. This year both applications have been terribly and inaccurate. I have missed out on several days that I did not go jigging because the forecast stated it was going to be 30 mile per hour + winds, and it wasn't. Curious as to where everyone else gets there wind forecast information from, and if they deem it to be accurate? Thank you in advance.



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Lake Ponemah (or any lakes in the Fenton area)

Anyone have a report on if there is any ice left on Ponemah or any of the other lakes in the area? Heading down for the weekend and I'm trying to decide if I should bother bringing my fishing gear down with me?

Thanks!

Another Off Day

Generally, my buddy and I will exchange a text once a week to the tune of "Oh hey. Look who's got another day off from playing baseball. Tough life.".



Good thing I have free texting after the first ten games of this season. Another day off today. Game to be made up in July.

Pups

Took my wife, son and daughter to see the litter of pups that we will be getting our new hunting dog from. My son is 4 and daughter is 5... they did not know what to do at first as this is the first time that they have been around puppies. The bitch had 11 pups- it was very cool to see my kids and the excitement that they had watching all of the pups pour out of the dog house.



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My wife has never had a pup or seen a litter either. So this was truly something new for 3 of 4 in our family!!! Cant wait to get the pup at the end of the month and start training again. Been a long time since I had a pup!!!

The Cuts

come on mother nature............I'm still sitting up north waiting on some good perchin reports and wake up to 3 inches of snow! boo hiss...........Gotta get momma in Fair Haven Easter Sunday come on time is running short. My plan was to leave Thursday and start in Omer with some sucker drinking, camp overnite then head out early Friday morn to do a Quanicasee to Port huron circle trip. any thing gonna be happening guys give me some good news please!..........p.s. my cooler is full !

Mercury 175 hp Optimax Outboard Motor

Selling a 2006, Mercury, 175 hp, Optimax, outboard motor with an extra long, 25 inch shaft. The motor is in excellent condition and was used on a 22' Lund Baron boat for Great Lakes fishing purposes. It will push this boat over 40 mph with four people aboard, and comes out of the hole very quickly too. It runs great, starts instantly, gets excellent fuel economy and is fairly quiet running too. On my boat, it gets up to about seven miles per gallon at cruising speeds which is outstanding. It can be shipped anywhere in the U.S. The motor does not come with a prop.



Asking $5,750

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Boat

Just wondering if I should be worried about my boat with this cold weather. I keep it in my garage. should I be worried about anything freezing up? Still kind of learning. Thanks in advance! Jon

Flint sucker report

Got out on the Flint for a couple hours last night. Got 6 catfish and a healthy 20" walleye all went back to live another day. No suckers tho. What gives? Did I miss the run or is it yet to come? :confused:

Might have to bite the bullet and head to Omer this weekend :cool:

Harsens island

I went to Harsens island with my some family on Saturday had a good time got about 30 gills with a couple crappie included in the count got home to a tornado in lake orion but after that...we went to clean the fish and found a bunch of small white worms in the meat just giving a heads up to anyone who goes up there we ended up using them as fertilizer they were gross



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State grants

A total of $737,720 in grants awarded for wildlife habitat conservation.



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Press Release



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 14, 2014



Contact: Holly Vaughn, 248-359-9062; Christine Hanaburgh, 517-284-6187; or Kelly Parker, 517-284-5957





DNR awards Wildlife Habitat Grants for projects around the state



The Department of Natural Resources today announced recipients of the 2014 Wildlife Habitat Grants. A total of $737,720 was awarded to various conservation and nonprofit organizations, units of government and landowners.



Examples of funded projects include planting native grasslands for pheasant habitat at Lake Hudson State Recreation Area, planting fruit trees for wild turkey and ruffed grouse food sources in several locations across the state, and improving accessibility for limited-mobility hunters and wildlife enthusiasts at Sharonville State Game Area.



Below is a list of successful applicants, the award amount and the county in which the habitat projects will take place.



Applicant

Amount

County

Conservation Resource Alliance

$31,500

Benzie, Grand Traverse

Gratiot Conservation District

$16,900

Gratiot

Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club

$28,200

Mackinac

Huron-Manistee National Forests - Baldwin Ranger District

$15,500

Newaygo, Oceana

Kipple Creek Cliffs LLC

$53,900

Marquette

Mid-Forest Lodge

$16,800

Roscommon

Michigan United Conservation Clubs

$181,800

Statewide

Muskegon Conservation District

$59,200

Muskegon

Pheasants Forever, Inc.

$44,000

Lenawee

Pierce Cedar Creek Institute

$18,200

Barry

Ruffed Grouse Society

$30,800

Gratiot, Ionia, Montcalm, Clinton

Sanilac Conservation District

$35,100

Sanilac

Superior Watershed Partnership

$40,300

Alger, Luce

The Nature Conservancy

$32,400

Van Buren

U.P. Whitetails Association, Inc.

$19,800

Delta

Zero Day

(Combat Veteran Job Skills Program)

$113,320

Jackson, Washtenaw

TOTAL

$737,720





The Wildlife Habitat Grant Program (WHGP), which began in October 2013, is funded with a portion of the revenue generated by the sale of hunting and fishing licenses each year. The WHGP is administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources through a cooperative effort between the DNR's Wildlife Division and Grants Management Section.



The main objective of the WHGP is to enhance and improve the quality and quantity of game species habitat in support of specific goals from the Wildlife Division’s strategic plan - The GPS. Those goals are:

GPS Goal 2 – Manage habitat for sustainable wildlife populations in a changing environment.



GPS Goal 4 – Increase public participation, acceptance, and support of hunting and trapping and increase participation in non-consumptive wildlife-related recreation.

To learn more about the Wildlife Habitat Grants program visit http://ift.tt/1m3Qoib or http://ift.tt/1kqgvQj.

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X-Wing and Tie Fighter Engagement Rings: Love is a Battlefield

Paul Michael Design makes so many awesome geek rings that we can’t believe he is still coming out with fresh neat stuff. Check out his new X-Wing ring and a new TIE Fighter ring. If the couple wears one of each, they will surely be ready for a long engagement. Hopefully, not in space, with lasers.

The colors on the X-Wing version are pretty stunning. It reminds you to stay on target, even if you get cold feet. The TIE Fighter ring is symbolic of the long flight down the trench, chasing that X-Wing, only to crash and burn.

I kid. I kid. Marriage is cool. Almost as cool as these rings.

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Tech Deals of the Day: Monday, 4/14/2014

Our friends at TechBargains.com compile a list of daily deals to help you save money. Keep in mind that as with any good deal, products are limited in quantity and can sell out quickly – so don’t hesitate to check them out now.

If you’re looking to buy a product from a specific store, save money with updated and verified coupon codes here.

Computers & Peripherals:

• Acer Aspire V5-561P-6869 Intel Core i5-4200U Dual-Core HASWELL 15.6″ 1366×768 Touchscreen Notebook Computer $449.99 plus free shipping (normally $600)

• Seagate 600 Series ST480HM000 480GB 2.5inch SATA-III Solid State Drive $219.99 plus free shipping – normally $379 – use code: UIA123355)

• Nuance OmniPage 18 Software (PC) $19.99 plus free shipping (normally $190 – use this form and code: EMCYTZT58994)

• PNY Elite Performance 256GB SDXC Flash Memory Card (Class 10) $99.99 plus free shipping (normally $150 – use this form)

Home Entertainment:

• ZombiU Video Game (Nintendo Wii U) $15.90 (normally $60)

• Kguard KG-OT801-4HW227A-500G 8-Channel Surveillance System w/ 4 Cameras and 500GB DVR $139.99 plus free shipping – normally $279 – use code: EMCPFWW48)

• Disney Blu-Ray Sale from $14.99 – normally $30)

• Samsung UN46F5000AFXZA 46in LED LCD HDTV + $300 Dell Gift Card $697.99 plus free shipping (normally $800)

Personal Electronics:

• Manufacturer Refurbished Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 8in 16GB Tablet (WHITE or GOLD/BROWN) $149.99 plus free shipping (normally $299)

• Genuine Apple iPad Leather Smart Cover (NEW OPEN BOX, Various Colors) $12.99 plus free shipping (normally $29)

Ace Attorney Objection! T-Shirt: Sustained

Prove that you’re an Ace Attorney fan with Fangamer’s Objection! t-shirt. Designed by Maximo Lorenzo, the shirt features a silhouette of Phoenix Wright doing what he does best. It also comes with a 1″ button that resembles the game’s all-important attorney’s badge. It shows that you are a defense attorney…’s friend.

Present $23 (USD) at Fangamer to get the t-shirt and button. Get the Attorney Pin from the store as well if you want a more realistic replica of the badge.

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Han Solo in Carbonite Rug: Ford under Foot

This Han Solo frozen in carbonite rug is perfect for hiding that trap door to your Rancor pit and it will match the real Han frozen on your wall. It really ties the room together.

You don’t have a frozen Han on the wall? Well, you can hang this rug as a tapestry too and pretend that you do. What Star Wars fan wouldn’t want a rug of Han Solo frozen in Carbonite? Well, I guess Han wouldn’t want one.

The rug comes in small which measures 31-1/2″(W) x 71-1/2″(H) or large which is 39″(W) x 90 1/2″(H).

It is made from 100% polyester/0% carbonite, and in stock right now from ThinkGeek for $49.99 to $69.99(USD).

PixelBots: Making Things With Light! (And Robots!)

When I was growing up, one of my favorite toys was the good old Lite Brite. I’m guessing that it was an indication that I would later find myself hopelessly addicted to pixel art. Now, technologists are working on tiny robots which can create Lite Brite style art all on their own.

Created by Disney Research and the Autonomous Systems Lab, ETH Zurich, PixelBots are round, palm-sized robots which have a LEDs inside of them, and a drive mechanism on their bottoms. An overhead camera tracks the positions of each robot and a computer controls each robot remotely. They’re designed to be able to swarm together to create rudimentary images composed of dots.

Currently, the robots can replicate images drawn on a tablet, and the can also change between images using gesture controls. They can also automatically recover their position if a user picks one up and moves it out of place.

One other neat thing is that their wheels are actually magnetic, so they could not only be used on tabletops, but they could stick to whiteboards too. While I’m not sure there are too many practical application for PixelBots, they sure look like fun, and I’d certainly love to have a fleet of them at my command.

You can read more about how PixelBots work in the research paper Image and Animation Display with Multiple Mobile Robots .