Guided Hunts
jeudi 17 septembre 2015
Guided Hunts
Guided Hunts
Nocturnal bears
Nocturnal bears
Ssp 9/17
Ssp 9/17
TEAM #16 Check In
ratherboutside
Sportsman1933
fennerman
Joe Archer
Dubllung4
Sprytle
Jason8382
hook'em master
TEAM #16 Check In
Hooks for spawn bags
Posted via Mobile Device
Hooks for spawn bags
In your experience, what gun shop offers the best trade in values?
In your experience, what gun shop offers the best trade in values?
Courser Resigns, Gamrat Expelled
10 months ago these 2 were the pride of the Tea Party.
Agree with those who believe that this investigation was handled very poorly. Josh Cline, and the other aide whose name I can't recall, should have been given the chance to testify under oath. Sure leaves the smell of a cover-up behind.
L & O
Courser Resigns, Gamrat Expelled
bait pile updates, lets post them up!
i am on 80 acre private parcel near Walkerville, buddy says they see bear almost daily in the area. showed me seveal nice photos of bear from the property one that was near 300#.
only thing is the property is being logged right now but should be done shortly. have to see what effect that causes. maybe they will be night hitters until the logging is done. if it stays an...
bait pile updates, lets post them up!
bait pile updates, lets post them up!
Fall vs Spring Steelhead on the Huron
Fall vs Spring Steelhead on the Huron
Fall vs Spring Steelhead on the Huron
202-864-1122
202-864-1122
2015 Elk Hunt Updates
This is some good weather for an elk funeral!
2015 Elk Hunt Updates
St. Marys pinks
St. Marys pinks
Salmon Fishing
Salmon Fishing
Decoy Carvers Show
The Great Lakes Decoy Fish Carver's are having their World Champion Show today, tomorrow and Saturday at the Holiday Inn in Monroe, Mi.
Decoy Carvers Show
Poison ivy?
Just moved and unfortunately at my new place I am loaded up with it. Also tons of Virginia creeper and brambles so it's all challenging my identification with every step. Young creeper looks very similar it seems.
I had never had a reaction in 36 years of lots of exposure. Got it decent last summer and now on high alert. Loaded the bath with technu and jewel weed salve just in case me or one of my kids gets it.
Living in the cheap...
Poison ivy?
Poison ivy?
THURSDAYS WALLEYE LIMITS
THURSDAYS WALLEYE LIMITS
THURSDAYS WALLEYE LIMITS
Salmon Fishing Tips
-Its ok to litter in the river. In fact, if you leave your old plastic containers of spawn in the river all you're doing is attracting more fish to you. They'll follow the scent trail and if you decide to litter before you leave all you're doing is helping the other fisherman out...
Salmon Fishing Tips
Salmon Fishing Tips
The EX-Terminators - Team #17 Official Thread
Lobrass
G3s
mudvr1212
Jet08
Goosebandit2
Tru-N-Sea
Pleistocene
This is it. This is the first and only championship run of the "007 Terminators" and we will be the ones taking them to their "Judgement Day"! Their puny robot brains are no match for this resistance and we will EXTERMINATE all competition!
The EX-Terminators - Team #17 Official Thread
Bands
Bands
Bands
Is grouse hunting in UP genarally much better than LP?
Is grouse hunting in UP genarally much better than LP?
Is grouse hunting in UP genarally much better than LP?
Grassy brassica questions
Grassy brassica questions
'CHAPTER 11' Team # 11 Official Thread
Captain - Team Captain
MI.FISH-N-HUNTER
Boardman Brookies
jacksonmideerhunter
Arrowflinger
Sam22
kbb3358
mike hartges
'CHAPTER 11' Team # 11 Official Thread
Betsie River Access
Does anyone have any tips on where to access the Betsie River? Also, is it a fairly wadeable river? I have never been there, but plan to head up next week and do some exploring. Just need a starting point.
Thanks!
Betsie River Access
Steelhead/king setup
Steelhead/king setup
Steelhead/king setup
Hitting grouse woods with dog for first time, looking for advice
Anyways, I'm...
Hitting grouse woods with dog for first time, looking for advice
Hitting grouse woods with dog for first time, looking for advice
Waves?
Waves?
450 bushmaster brass
Thanks
450 bushmaster brass
15 Down Wins the Crown!! Team #15 Official Thread
Little background on myself, I hunt Bay County private land 99% of the time and an occasional trip to public land the othr 1%. Since the land I hunt is right out my back door I get in quite a few hunts throughout the season with fairly good results most years depending on what crops are still in the surrounding fields. This year is mostly beans so things are looking good for the deer staying in the woods more often!
Glad to be team Captain and can't...
15 Down Wins the Crown!! Team #15 Official Thread
15 Down Wins the Crown!! Team #15 Official Thread
River mouth.?
River mouth.?
New to GR/Allendale Area, Need Tips
New to GR/Allendale Area, Need Tips
New to GR/Allendale Area, Need Tips
Need some truck advice
We wandered around a car lot a few weeks ago, after closing time, because we didn't really want to be bothered with a salesman, and looked into a...
Need some truck advice
Need some truck advice
Retriever and upland trainer needed by a friend--unique situation
Retriever and upland trainer needed by a friend--unique situation
Retriever and upland trainer needed by a friend--unique situation
Sturgeon report for 9/10 and 9/12 with a BIG BOY!
Sturgeon report for 9/10 and 9/12 with a BIG BOY!
Sturgeon report for 9/10 and 9/12 with a BIG BOY!
To many woodcock!
To many woodcock!
To many woodcock!
Waterfowl Choke tube recommendations
-Mike
Waterfowl Choke tube recommendations
Oakland County Hunting
Oakland County Hunting
Oakland County Hunting
New Limits
New Limits
Why do we use Pyrodex?
Why do we use Pyrodex?
Why do we use Pyrodex?
What changes or improvements are you making this year?
I want to stay a little warmer, and am looking at a core warming device like a kidney belt or similar.
I am also scouting earlier, starting now.
What are you doing to improve the effectiveness or enjoyment of your hunt this year?
- new blind
- new spot
- new friends invited to camp
- new camp tradition
- new weapon
- ???
What changes or improvements are you making this year?
Most Recent Google Maps Image - Who Has The Oldest?
Now over two and a quarter years old.
Adams Township, Hillsdale County.
Most Recent Google Maps Image - Who Has The Oldest?
Anyone find any fall mushrooms yet?
Anyone find any fall mushrooms yet?
TEAM 4 - 4Midable
Perfect name for us.
Let's kick some butt!! Archery does team..need lots of them and with at least three QDM people on this team it is likely we will go BIG and Termin8ors will go home!
Please check in regularly as team participation is what will lead us in for the win.
Hoping to check my trail cams this week to see what is snooping around. Hunting for age and of course does.
It's going to be a great year for me. Time and a lot...
TEAM 4 - 4Midable
TEAM 4 - 4Midable
Au Sable next week
Au Sable next week
Stand Placement Help
Stand Placement Help
Stand Placement Help
Should a been here yesterday!
Was the old ya should off been here yesterday.
Will be out again very soon.
Should a been here yesterday!
Now that's a rack - TEAM 10 Official Thread!
I'm going scouting tomorrow. Might even get a spotting scope to do some long distance scouting of a couple spots that are hard to get at with prevailing winds. Shall see...
Now that's a rack - TEAM 10 Official Thread!
lundi 29 juin 2015
dimanche 28 juin 2015
Herring 2015
Flies just starting to pop by the Sault. Waiting to hear the first report for Les Cheneaux or the river. Hit them big time 3 years ago, I was a week late 2 years ago and boot camp this time last year, hopefully can land on them this time around.
Herring 2015
Dangs...
Thread has been locked! And I had some questions about some of the Counsel of Nicea's selections and omissions. Would have loved to learn peoples opinions. That could have been interesting if it didn't go off the deep end.:mad:
http://ift.tt/1HVoBvP
http://ift.tt/1HVoBvP
Dangs...
Anyone heading out tomorrow?
Last minute change in plans and planning on heading out of LBM at 6am solo. Can also man lines and help with boat if you prefer to take yours or just need a couple more crew members to cover costs. Will check post in the morning before heading out.
Anyone heading out tomorrow?
Property line
I just purchased 80 acres. It's 1/4 mile by 1/2 mile. About 1/2 of the back line is already wired off on the property line. I would like to cut a trail down the rest of the back line however it's extremely thick . I definitely don't want to wind up on the neighbors property. I can mark the corner and the other part that's wired however I'm trying to use a handheld gps and it's going poorly. Loosing signal and it just doesn't seem to be reliable. Any tricks for finding the rest of the line. I thought I would just be able to cut the already marked part and just sight a line down it however that's easier said than done. Just going around a couple bigger trees pretty much ended that. Yes I know I could just pay a guy however I just purchased 80 acres lol
Property line
Leelanau Penninsula
I will be vacationing with the family in a couple of weeks on the LP and was hoping to chase a few trout. I have tried a bit in past trips, but haven't had much luck other than chubs and bluegill. If I were by myself, I'd have no problem exploring some of the small creeks, but I will likely only manage 2-3 hours once or twice during the trip and would be grateful to at least have a shot at a trout or two.
Not looking for sweet spots, but if anyone has some pointers or places to start, a PM would be appreciated. Tried the Platte once, but far too many tubes/canoes and it's a bit further south than I'd like.
Thank you!
Not looking for sweet spots, but if anyone has some pointers or places to start, a PM would be appreciated. Tried the Platte once, but far too many tubes/canoes and it's a bit further south than I'd like.
Thank you!
Leelanau Penninsula
6/28/15, Saginaw Bay, Au Gres, Fishing Report
My clients had their trip cancelled due to bad weather back during the spring, but they rescheduled for today. With winds at 25 knots out of the northeast yesterday, we had to cancel that charter. Those big winds continued through last night and into the early morning hours. A couple hours before the start of today's charter, the wind switched to the northwest, so we had wind and big rollers from two different directions. We stayed close to shore for protection from the waves and found a small school of fish in 23 to 28 feet of water. We caught a fair number of walleyes, but when the wind shifted to the northeast the bite slowed up to a crawl. After a while though, they started biting again, but when the wind shifted once again, but to the east, the walleye bite died, but by then my clients had caught their limits of nice walleyes. I decided to scout out a different area on my limit for tomorrow's charter and set up for a reconnaissance trolling pass in 42 feet of water just west of the weather buoy. The bite was slow there too, but we did manage some more walleyes and two of them were pretty big ones. We only caught a couple walleyes today that were under 18" with our biggest being a 26 incher. We also lost several 25 inch-ish walleyes too, so there were some nice sized fish in the area. The bite though was painfully tough despite the fact that I was marking fish where ever we went. The light bite resulted in us loosing more fish than we caught. All but one of our walleyes came right off the bottom on spinner/crawler/bottom bouncer rigs. We had to keep the speeds slow at 1.3-1.4 mph to get them to bite. Color did not seem to mater as they hit everything about equally. The weather this June has been very unstable, but we do have a good forecast for tomorrow. Hopefully July will bring more stable weather. If so, the fishing here will explode.
Capt. Mike Veine
Capt. Mike Veine
6/28/15, Saginaw Bay, Au Gres, Fishing Report
Question on downrigger rods
Need to pick up a few rods for the riggers any info would help makes and models thanks
Question on downrigger rods
marine city
Just wondering if any one was fishing or driving by marine city happen to see if the river was dirty? Thank you
marine city
Cabin rentals on the bay??
I'm looking to bring a few teenagers fishing in August. Does anyone have any recommendations for cabin rentals? Linwood, bay city etc. thanks in advance
Cabin rentals on the bay??
Great Win Today
Great to see this team come to life in the late innings. And who was the catalyst? Victor. That guy is money and the main reason I hold out hope they can get hot and get back in the race. What the heck was miggy doing swinging at that bill of the cap cheese in the eighth. He didn't expect that? The catcher was standing up. He looked pretty silly which doesn't happen often.
Great Win Today
Water condition
Besides being muddy do you guys think the upper river will be fish able in the morning, the wind is supposed to die right down to 2mph...just wondering before I waste a 1.5 hour trip down and gas....thanks.
Water condition
Couple no till plots
Just figured I would show a couple no till plots I did this year. The First was a rye and cover plot that I rolled and planted last fall. the clover did not come in hardly at all probably due to the fact that I used very old seed we had laying around. Two weeks before memorial day I sprayed the rye with gly and broadcasted a mix of clover and chickory, cultipacked and then just mowed it this weekend and was very impressed with the plot. The second plot was one I had corn and some brasticas last year and I didn't get to spraying early enough this year so the weeds got a little tall. Instead of going through all the steps because of not having a lot of time, I sprayed it on the 13th of June and then on the 17th. I broadcasted rr beans and a little bit of rr corn into the standing weeds and last year's corn stalks. after I was done I mowed it and packed it and theses are some pics of both. The beans probably had 50% germ on the 24th .
Couple no till plots
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way to go Kenny
No "D" men available? Apparently they feel comfortable with what they have,looks like another long cold winter,with not much on the TV
way to go Kenny
New line of decoys
Maybe some here haven't heard yet. We are bringing a new line of decoys to market. Mass production EPS foam decoys with a molded in weighted keel. The body molds are due to hit our manufacturer late this coming week then once production is scheduled we will be moving. The first is a diver body. Measures 14" long 8" wide and 5.5" tall. The decoys density will be 2.5lbs the same density Herters made there decoy bodies. The body is based off a body we had carved by Frank Peeters many yeas ago. We added a very special designed weighted keel to it. Here our the 3d cad drawing of the bottom of the decoy and of the heads we hope to have molded by hunting season. The bodies will work great for those who make there own heads or you can use herters 72 heads or we recommend Autumn Wings wood heads. With those your decoys should last a lifetime.
And the head in 3d format.
www.foamdecoys.com
And the head in 3d format.
www.foamdecoys.com
New line of decoys
Blue buffalo wilderness?
So I have heard that blue has had some problems but that it was from their lower end line and not from their wilderness line. Any opinions?
The reason I ask is I can get it for about .50 a pound however I don't want to use it if I am doing my dogs a disservice.
Thanks Dave
The reason I ask is I can get it for about .50 a pound however I don't want to use it if I am doing my dogs a disservice.
Thanks Dave
Blue buffalo wilderness?
Max the movie
The wife and I took our 9 year old grand daughter to see "Max" last night.
I was surprised by a review I read this morning that reviewer didn't rate it very high. We all thought it was great, some moments we were moved to tears. Some times we chuckled, and thought it had a great story line that you thought near the end wasn't going to have a happy ending but it did.
I was surprised by a review I read this morning that reviewer didn't rate it very high. We all thought it was great, some moments we were moved to tears. Some times we chuckled, and thought it had a great story line that you thought near the end wasn't going to have a happy ending but it did.
Max the movie
samedi 27 juin 2015
Guided GA fall 2015 deer/black bear/ hog hunts as lowas 800.
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Guided GA fall 2015 deer/black bear/ hog hunts as lowas 800.
Lowrance or Garmin Sidewinder Sonar?
Interested in a new chart plotter sonar unit this year and have been comparing 7" Gen 3 HDS from Lowrance to Garmin"s similar model. Really wondered if any of you has used the sidefinder feature of either of these to look for shallow fish in the spring or summer steelies...and can provide some feedback on whether it works.
Lowrance or Garmin Sidewinder Sonar?
Randall Lake
Since I had a hard time finding much info on this chain of lakes I wanted to post a report.
Just returned from a week long family vacation on Randall lake chain in Branch county. The water level on the lake was up but the water clarity seemed good.
Bass were few and small. Pike were very few and far between. We caught plenty of bluegill of decent size and some perch. We had to sort through to find keeper perch. In the end we scrounged enough pan fish for a fish fry, but barely.
My assessment is pan fishing on this chain is decent. If you are looking for anything else.... Keep looking. It may have just been a tough week, but it was really tough.
Just returned from a week long family vacation on Randall lake chain in Branch county. The water level on the lake was up but the water clarity seemed good.
Bass were few and small. Pike were very few and far between. We caught plenty of bluegill of decent size and some perch. We had to sort through to find keeper perch. In the end we scrounged enough pan fish for a fish fry, but barely.
My assessment is pan fishing on this chain is decent. If you are looking for anything else.... Keep looking. It may have just been a tough week, but it was really tough.
Randall Lake
Anybody get an elk hunt letter?
My golf partner just got a "congratulations you have been drawn for an any elk tag" letter. Anyone else get a letter yet?
Anybody get an elk hunt letter?
Windy conditions
Thinking about fishing the river or Lake Erie tomorrow. The winds suppose to be out of the north at 14 mpg, is that to windy to fish. I have a 17.5 Lund deep v with 90hp Mercury, still learning about boating. Thanks for and info.
Windy conditions
A400
Im thinking about selling my A400. Its in brand new condition with only about 7 boxes of shells through it. Wondering what you guys would think is a fair price? Paid roughly $1,700 new.
A400
Au Sable gold, 6-27-15
Hit the Big A again for walleyes, and did well. Flows were down from a week ago, but temp has stayed a cool 70* with the consistent weather we've had. Nowhere near as many smallies this trip, and zero cats. I hooked 10 walleye: landed 8. My limit consisted of 18-24" fish.
It was a tougher bite to start, but I picked away and had little flurries of action. Good, aggressive bites again and some fought quite scrappy. I did lose one that felt really nice.
Last week's angry NE blow sure did a number on the barrier/boards to the north wall. Flipped 2 of them over the top, and drove the third into the steel barrier, separating and curling it! I didn't take a pic last week, but did this weekend. The mouth was slow fishing.
It was a tougher bite to start, but I picked away and had little flurries of action. Good, aggressive bites again and some fought quite scrappy. I did lose one that felt really nice.
Last week's angry NE blow sure did a number on the barrier/boards to the north wall. Flipped 2 of them over the top, and drove the third into the steel barrier, separating and curling it! I didn't take a pic last week, but did this weekend. The mouth was slow fishing.
Au Sable gold, 6-27-15
Wet key fob
I took a swim this morning while fishing and my key fob got wet. Now it won't work. I took it apart and am drying it. Is it toast? It worked one now nothing. It is in a bag of rice. I don't want to deal with the dealership at all. Maybe I should try new batteries. Thoughts?
Wet key fob
Check this out - Buoy cam today!
I didn't realize the buoy had a video feed -very cool!
There were 16 footers earlier, its "settling" down some, only 12's and 13's :)
http://ift.tt/1BLwrrW
There were 16 footers earlier, its "settling" down some, only 12's and 13's :)
http://ift.tt/1BLwrrW
Check this out - Buoy cam today!
Lake st clair
Is there grass/marsh areas in lake st clair to wade hunt in? Dont have a duck boat or dog, so just looking for a area to hide in the grass. Any advice would be awesome.
Lake st clair
Chants are up in Southern Mi
Went for a walk in the rain this morning. . Glad to see the Chantelles are just starting
Chants are up in Southern Mi
Apple Tree just starting to bud (leaves)???
Anyone have any idea why a 6 year old (could be 7) apple tree would just start to bud at the end of June? We thought it was dead and almost cut it down. It is not blocked from sun and keep it weeded. It has never done this before.
Apple Tree just starting to bud (leaves)???
West Side inland lakes?
Hello, in early August my family and I will be camping at Van Buren State Park for a week, I am coming from the East side and would like some knowledge on inland lakes to fish with my kids. I got a 18' tracker targa, preferred target would be panfish or bass for the kids and if theres pike in any that would be good for the adults. Any help is appreciated, thanks.
West Side inland lakes?
vendredi 26 juin 2015
oil to gas mixture for johnson motor
What is the proper gas to oil mixture for 1969 Johnson 5.5 horsepower engine. I googled it one article said 50:1 the other 24:1.
oil to gas mixture for johnson motor
Looking for a chest holster
Just wondering what your suggestions were for a good quality chest holster/rig for my hunting revolver. Smith 629 with 7.5" barrel. Found a company out of Alaska that I can get a custom all leather holster for $170. Didn't know if that was way out of line for price or not. Any suggestions would be helpful. This is the one I am looking into currently.
http://www.diamonddcustomleather.com...sters.php#2860
http://www.diamonddcustomleather.com...sters.php#2860
Looking for a chest holster
Help!
The nonprofit I direct - Woldumar Nature Center - is up for a $5000 grant that's being decided via online vote.
We've led most of the way, but we were overtaken late in the day today.
If you could click and vote for us and vote I'd appreciate it.
If you'd be willing to share to your various social networks, I'd REALLY appreciate it!
http://ift.tt/1Lt3xQD
We've led most of the way, but we were overtaken late in the day today.
If you could click and vote for us and vote I'd appreciate it.
If you'd be willing to share to your various social networks, I'd REALLY appreciate it!
http://ift.tt/1Lt3xQD
Help!
Friday music thread, what you listening to?
Here are a few of mine, might repeat some past tunes.....who cares, what are you listening to?
Friday music thread, what you listening to?
catfishing the st clair area
Thinkin about giving catfishin a go tonight after work anybody got any good spots to shore fish them in the st clair ,marysville area i have a few spots in mind but never hurts to have some backup spots thanks guys and good luck out there
catfishing the st clair area
6/26/15, Saginaw Bay, Au Gres, Fishing Report
After a few days off the water, my clients from various parts of southeast Michigan and I hit the water with tough conditions indeed. We had a fairly stiff, northeast wind all day with waves in the three to four foot being pushed down from Lake Huron proper. With conditions like that, we had only one logical choice of a fishing area: Right out front of Au Gres and in close enough for protection from the winds that Gravely Shoal provided. We set up for our first trolling pass in 28 feet of water near the Gravely Shoal and trolled with the wind southwest. I started out with six spinner/crawler rigs set right on the bottom, but kept two more up about 20' down from the turbulent surface with a 35' setback. Those high lines took our first three bigger fish, so I naturally switched over to more of those rigs, but when the clouds rolled in about 45 minutes into the troll , that "high bite" died and we never took another hit up off bottom for the rest of the day. We picked up nine keeper walleyes on our first pass from point to point, but when I set up for our second pass, I put all the lures right on bottom and our hit rate went way up. We made it about half way through that second pass and had put our legal limit of 20 walleyes in the box. Spinner color did not mater as long as it was trolled on the bottom at slow speeds of 1.3 to 1.4 mph. I had to put one 26" drift sock into the water to attain that trolling speed. We marked a lot of fish in that area, but not all of them were walleyes. We also caught two white suckers: the first ones of the year. We also caught a sheephead that was so big that it ranked as probably one of the biggest one I've ever seen before. Most of our walleyes caught were 18-20 inchers, but we did catch some that were undersized and had to throw them back with several being 14-3/4 inchers. Some were also bigger, chunkers too that were well over 20 inches. All in all, despite the tough conditions, it was a very fun day on the water and everyone on my boat had a lot of fun in the process.
Capt. Mike Veine
Capt. Mike Veine
6/26/15, Saginaw Bay, Au Gres, Fishing Report
Coyote hunters facing felony
http://ift.tt/1GykouL
Does allowing your coyote hound to kill a coyote rise to the level of a felony?
People urge their cats to kill mice rat terriers to kill rats. Is that a crime?
Does allowing your coyote hound to kill a coyote rise to the level of a felony?
People urge their cats to kill mice rat terriers to kill rats. Is that a crime?
Coyote hunters facing felony
RPF Muskie Tournament on Tuesday June 30
This is really short notice but I thought some of you might be interested in this.
The Ray Park Foundation and the Michigan Ontario Muskie Club have partnered to put on the 1st Annual RPF Muskie Tournament on Tuesday June 30. The cost for individuals is $250; or bring a team of 5 at a cost of $1,250. The boat, captain, deck hand and fishing equipment are provided for the day!
Meet and greet and boat assignments take place at 7:30a.m., shotgun start at 8a.m. and fish until 2:30p.m. Dinner and awards immediately following. Cash prizes for the boat with the most total inches landed.
The event is taking place at Miller’s Marina, 24770 Jefferson Ave, St. Clair Shores, 48080.
For more information on the Ray Park Foundation please go to: http://ift.tt/1dmd795.
For more information on the muskie tournament email Brad Reinke at brad@strotherarchery.com or call 810-648-2114.
The Ray Park Foundation and the Michigan Ontario Muskie Club have partnered to put on the 1st Annual RPF Muskie Tournament on Tuesday June 30. The cost for individuals is $250; or bring a team of 5 at a cost of $1,250. The boat, captain, deck hand and fishing equipment are provided for the day!
Meet and greet and boat assignments take place at 7:30a.m., shotgun start at 8a.m. and fish until 2:30p.m. Dinner and awards immediately following. Cash prizes for the boat with the most total inches landed.
The event is taking place at Miller’s Marina, 24770 Jefferson Ave, St. Clair Shores, 48080.
For more information on the Ray Park Foundation please go to: http://ift.tt/1dmd795.
For more information on the muskie tournament email Brad Reinke at brad@strotherarchery.com or call 810-648-2114.
RPF Muskie Tournament on Tuesday June 30
Homosexuals can get married?
Am I the only that is disgusted by the Supreme Court's decision today? What a perversion of marriage....I can't stand the direction of this society.
Homosexuals can get married?
Video from April trip
I finally got around to putting together the footage I took on the river this spring. Learned that I need to double check the angle and perspective on my GoPro before just running it all week. I should have had it at a wider angle and aiming down at the water more. Live and learn!
Video from April trip
steering cable bracket
OK guys, I need some help here. I just about have everything back together on my boat project. Im scratching my head a bit now trying to come up with something to keep the steering cable in place and not scraping against the hole through my splashwell. I put it through a rubber cable boot but that isn't doing anything to keep it in place.
I remember during the demo portion of the project that there was some sort of mount attached to the splashwell that the steering cable ran through which kept it in place but the bolts were rusted and it had to be cut off with a grinder. Now I don't know what to use to keep the cable from moving.
I remember during the demo portion of the project that there was some sort of mount attached to the splashwell that the steering cable ran through which kept it in place but the bolts were rusted and it had to be cut off with a grinder. Now I don't know what to use to keep the cable from moving.
steering cable bracket
Cabinets, countertops, storage.
10 wall cabinets, 2- 6ft tall cabinets for lots of storage, an 8ft countertop, 3 additional countertops. Very good shape. Turned a sewing/craft room into a guest room. These would be great for the garage, shed, or hunting cabin! $400 OBO. Clare County, (98nine- 506-335two). 
Cabinets, countertops, storage.
New bow
Finally upgraded my bow last night. I've been shooting a bear trx300 since 2002 which was a nice bow but I figured it was time to update so I purchased a used 2012 mission venture. Wow they have came a long ways with technology in 10 years!
New bow
Augres 6-26-15 NE Winds
I went back to bed this morning after waking up at 5am and checking all weather sites. Most were inconsistent as usual but the GLERL Weather Station Buoys had winds of 16MPH with gusts to 21MPH at 3 separate locations on the Bay. This is the site I have the most confidence in. Did I make the right choice? I only ask because it is really calm here in East Tawas and I have this sinking feeling in my gut that I could have gone out and fished. Those winds will usually produce 4+ foot rollers and the wife and kids are not having any of that.
Augres 6-26-15 NE Winds
deer scents
Just wondering. How many hunters use and believe in all these different doe in heat scents. I personal do not believe they are real.I think Fred Trost was right when he got in trouble on his tv show for saying it.If it is real how do they get all the urine.They sell millions of bottles all over the country. You realize how many deer s they would need penned up to get t that much urine it would be a unbelievable amount of deer.And how about the doe in estrus scent when there only in heat for a short amount of time.I believe sure deer will come to it some time just like they will smell a lot of different scents that do not cost ten copiers a little bottle.I personaly use my own urine.When ever I hunt I urinate in the same spot about 25 yards from me.I've shot 37 bucks and at least one third of them were sniffing my urine including my biggest one that scored 158.
deer scents
Fall Food Plot
Hey guys.. I'm going to be planting a 1/2 acre food plot and need to know what to plant and when to plant it. I have heard oats are a great fall food plot but wanted to get some opinions. I want something that deer will eat after the first frost. Also, when should I plant it? Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Fall Food Plot
Anyone fishing wildfowl bay
Anyone been fishing wildfowl? Might be heading that way today with the NE winds. Can't think of anywhere else to try with my smaller boat, but plan on fishing. Any info would be great, pm if you need to:) Thanks.
Anyone fishing wildfowl bay
jeudi 25 juin 2015
Holland 6/25 PM
Headed out of Holland Thursday night around 6pm. Set up in 90 FOW and started setting lines while heading West. Just strung back the 300' copper with a Moonshine Flounder Pounder, set the rod on the engine compartment, turned around to grab the planer, and turned back JUST in time to see the rod heading for the lake. Grabbed it and fought a King to the back of the boat. Not big, 8-10lbs, it went crazy as it entered the two downriggers down on that side, and managed to play cats in the cradle with both cables...SNAP! Worked the 120-140. Marked some fish, not much bait. Caught one small Laker on a wire dipsy back 69 with a funky fish catcher/fly combo we just broke out of the package. It was white with golden tape and the fly was a golden tinsel fly. Just at sunset the rigger down 69 with a mountain dew spin doctor/fly popped. 8.8lb Laker. Kept the two Lakers for the smoker. Those were the only three fish we had on. Didn't even hit the 9:30 flurry! Hope things come back around in the next week or so. Good luck!
Holland 6/25 PM
My New Partner
I thought I would share the latest addition to my family and my new hunting partner. His name is Geddy and he's an American Water Spaniel. I did a lot of research on which dog would best fit my hunting style as well as being a good family dog. I bought him from Little Brownies Kennels out of Howell, MI. They have a passion of keeping the American Water Spaniel breed from disappearing. Their history date's back to the market hunting days and the breed was developed out of Wisconsin in the Fox River area. They needed a dog that would fit into a small boat that wouldn't take up too much space to navigate the backwaters of the Fox River . We've had him less than a week and all I can say is he's a remarkably smart and easy going puppy. I've never trained a dog for hunting so I intend to train him with the help of the breeder he holds monthly classes during the non-hunting months. Looking forward to many years of developing some good hunting memories with him. Oh yeah...............he is 9 weeks old.
My New Partner
Silvers from shore
I know its kind of taboo to be talking about the silvers when everyone is after the 'eyes, but I'm looking to take the kids out casting during the day and was wondering if anyone knew of an area where the silvers are in. I was thinking about taking them to the boardwalk in Algonac. I figured they would be good entertainment for a 6 and 8 year old. Thanks
Silvers from shore
Catch and release
Wondering if there are any catch and release only lakes in the lower peninsula. I have never heard of any but was wondering anyways. Also for those who reply how many of you would enjoy one catch and release artificial lures only style lake "down here"
Catch and release
Catch and release
Wondering if there are any catch and release only lakes in the lower peninsula. I have never heard of any but was wondering anyways. Also for those who reply how many of you would enjoy one catch and release artificial lures only style lake "down here"
Catch and release
McLain State Park
going to be there for a couple of days, soon. Notice there's a pier there; anybody ever fish it for anything? PMs or any response at all appreciated...
McLain State Park
June 25th am/pm
Fished early this morning on the Lund with crawlers. Fished the fingers area west of the 1 and 2. Caught our 10 fish in less than an hour.
1.5 mph
25 to 60 back on 2 oz weights
No color better than others on the spinners.
Went out after lunch with 6 guy's to be shocked by 3 to 4 ftrs. Crawled to the same place and by the time we got there it was 5 to 7 ftrs. Tried to fish but surging was horrible and we came in with 3 fish. Will reschedule the guy's trip later in the season.
1.5 mph
25 to 60 back on 2 oz weights
No color better than others on the spinners.
Went out after lunch with 6 guy's to be shocked by 3 to 4 ftrs. Crawled to the same place and by the time we got there it was 5 to 7 ftrs. Tried to fish but surging was horrible and we came in with 3 fish. Will reschedule the guy's trip later in the season.
June 25th am/pm
Muskegon river trout help
never caught a trout before any tips?
thinking about going over to fish the muskegon river
by the croton dam to try and catch a trout from
the banks with my boy any tips would be a great help.
i have
one 7 foot rod with 6# trilene xt
one 7 foot with 8# powerpro braid
and one 5 foot with 2# berkley vanish
bait or lures we have a few rapalas i read was a good lure
also have a trout magnet jig kit
also have slip bobber set ups for jigs or live bait
was going to get some flatfish as i read they are good also
have other tackle not listed but this will give you an idea of what we have to use.
anything on the list sound like it would work or any tips on lure or bait to try and catch a trout by the croton dam and bridge area by the boat launch .thank you for any help.
thinking about going over to fish the muskegon river
by the croton dam to try and catch a trout from
the banks with my boy any tips would be a great help.
i have
one 7 foot rod with 6# trilene xt
one 7 foot with 8# powerpro braid
and one 5 foot with 2# berkley vanish
bait or lures we have a few rapalas i read was a good lure
also have a trout magnet jig kit
also have slip bobber set ups for jigs or live bait
was going to get some flatfish as i read they are good also
have other tackle not listed but this will give you an idea of what we have to use.
anything on the list sound like it would work or any tips on lure or bait to try and catch a trout by the croton dam and bridge area by the boat launch .thank you for any help.
Muskegon river trout help
cawdad trap sale!
Dont know if anyone buys traps or not i make all my own but i couldnt pass up this deal. Went to northwoods to get new planerboards and seen frabill flatbottom traps for 1.99 thought that was good deal considering they had gander mtn price tags for 25. The wife said ohhh look buy them all!lol
cawdad trap sale!
Munger tourney saturday
Just for anyone's info, the "Shannon's firehouse" bar tourney this sat. will have sunday as a blow day. Doesn't say it on the flyer, so went by and asked today with the weather forcast. Shannon will call everyone that signed up and let them know. If Sunday is no go, then a refund will be given.
Munger tourney saturday
Pre-tyed tippet to fly section
Hey guys. Not being a very good knot-tyer, when I heard of people pre-tying a section of tippet to their flies & tying a loop to the other end of the tippet section, it intrigued me. Using this method, you would also tie a loop at the "tippet end" of your leader. When changing flies, you simply have a loop to loop connection to do, as opposed tying tying any knots. Any thoughts? Also, how would one manage to keep a dozen of these pre-tied flies in your vest, in an organized fashion? (Seems that a leader wallet would crush\disfigure the flies). Thanks. Tight lines.
Pre-tyed tippet to fly section
Food plot chicory
I heard Chichory is the Gem of most food plots I'm wondering what you guys think of it any amazing stories
Food plot chicory
2013 Polaris 550 EFI X2
2013 Polaris 550 x2 with 169 miles. Excellent condition includes the following: winch, chains,2 helmets, fender bags, large Quad Boss bag, and heavy duty folding aluminum loading ramp. Over $9000 invested asking $6500.00 FIRM. Can't afford to lose any more in one year. Send me a PM with your email or phone and i can send pictures if you want. - See More Here: http://ift.tt/1LslLAL
2013 Polaris 550 EFI X2
New toy came today
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Most of you do not know what this but others will. I am looking forward to adding this to the bag of tricks. Training by myself retired gun is hard to do I was using a remote backing dog.
This retriever game sure adds up fast
Most of you do not know what this but others will. I am looking forward to adding this to the bag of tricks. Training by myself retired gun is hard to do I was using a remote backing dog.
This retriever game sure adds up fast
New toy came today
.... and the Pistons select
In this order -
Privided that Towns, Okafor, Russel, and Porzingis are off the board....
Dark-horse? Frank Kaminsky (almost tied with Stanley Johnson in my book)
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Justice Winslow
Mario Hezonia
Stanley Johnson
Mario Hezonia
Stanley Johnson
Privided that Towns, Okafor, Russel, and Porzingis are off the board....
Dark-horse? Frank Kaminsky (almost tied with Stanley Johnson in my book)
<----<<<
.... and the Pistons select
Panel members for SGA's announced
Full press release at the link. http://ift.tt/1LrPCJN
Quote:
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William Demmer, Boone and Crockett and Demmer Corporation (co-chair) Dan Eichinger, Michigan United Conservation Clubs (co-chair) Chris Bunch, Six Rivers Land Conservancy Jordan Burroughs, Michigan State University Bob Coffin, Meijer Corporation Douglas J. Krizanic, Deloitte Tax LLP Amy Mangus, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments Duran Martinez, Wild Michigan Outdoors radio show Marc Miller, DNR regional initiatives deputy Shawn Riley, Partnership for Ecosystem Research and Management Bill Rustem, retiree, former director of strategy for Governor Snyder Zane Walker, Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council |
Panel members for SGA's announced
New Brittany Pup
Hello everyone, my brother is getting a Brittany this weekend and I wanted to ask the forum for any advice on books or training. My other brothers and I are mostly lab guys and this will be our families first Britt and first true upland dog. I am really excited to add a pointer to our hunting party!
Here are some pictures of the pup - can't wait for him to come home.
Here are some pictures of the pup - can't wait for him to come home.
New Brittany Pup
New baseball stadium coming to Utica
Groundbreaking was Tuesday. Semi Pro ball is here on the sunrise side.
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I'm especially interested because I provided the Commemorative Baseballs, :D, .
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I'm especially interested because I provided the Commemorative Baseballs, :D, .
New baseball stadium coming to Utica
Saturday wind forecast
Is this a error on wind finder app. Sure wouldn't want to be out in those winds.
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Saturday wind forecast
South Haven, Mid Morning, 6/25/15
SKUNK’s OUT OF THE BOAT. Fished solo, 1 for 1, Late start out of Lakerville, that pretty much sums it up. Puny little rascal hit a Green Dolphin 55’ down, so small I didn’t even get the net wet, or keep him. Fished 80-120fow. Back at the launch there was a pair of C.O’s doing their job. These 2 fellow were younger than my 1972-80hp Merc. Better luck to you other guys.
Martin
South Haven, Mid Morning, 6/25/15
Gps fish finder
I'm looking into getting a new gps/fish finder for the boat. I'm looking into the lowrance elite because it has a gps and fish finder. I also ice fish a ton and like the idea of using it for ice fishing. Anyone have any other ones k should look into? Or am I on the right track with lowrance
Gps fish finder
Blue Water Bridge
Anyone been pulling wire up there?? Thinking of Going Thursday night. Thanks, Tight Lines to All. If anyone has been going what colors have been working.
Blue Water Bridge
mercredi 24 juin 2015
Manistee Whazzzup
Whats going on in Manistee after the Bud pro-am? Will be fishing on Saturday and Sunday with some newbies, any info would be appreciated. Im guessing this east wind will blow the temp break way in....
Manistee Whazzzup
Friday Night 6/26
I'm planning on headin out to the bay for the first time this year, unfortunately... Has anyone been out there recently? How's the bowfishing been out that way?
Kody
Kody
Friday Night 6/26
Ssp 6/24
Started out by Canadian line but after a few hours of flies, weeds and mayfly husks bailed over to Fermi state line area picked up 6 just inside the line, 15.5-18.5 inches. Green blades with black and chartreuse and black and brown, orange with red beads worked also. 2 oz 35-40 back @ 1.4. http://ift.tt/1BNCUTv
Ssp 6/24
2 Man Today
Fished the dumping grounds to East of Spark Plug #12. The fish were definitely scattered about today and it took some time. All we ran were bottom bouncers the whole time. We ran through a couple farms to keep us busy between walleye. We did hit a couple bonus perch along the way.
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The skills gap in the US killing millions of jobs
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More than 9 million Americans are unemployed, according to the Labor Department, and many more are underemployed. Yet in a recent study by CareerBuilder, more than half of the employers surveyed said they had open positions for which they could not find a qualified applicant. It's not that those workers don't exist somewhere, the experts say. It's just that they're not necessarily located near the employers who want to hire them.
Experts have a term for this mismatch between jobs and the people to fill them: the skills gap. And it's a big reason that the new prime battleground among America's Top States for Business—and every other state for that matter—is which state offers the best workforce.
But what makes a good workforce? Having plenty of available people is a start, but only a start.
"Beyond measuring labor supply and demand indicators, assessing a region's degree of skill-set specialization is critical in order to effectively scale operations to the desired headcount," wrote site-selection consultant Keith Gendreau of Cushman & Wakefield in the trade publication "Area Development" this year.
It's a long and fancy way of saying that you can't close the skills gap without ... well, skills.
Because of that, businesses are increasingly considering the education level of a state's workforce when deciding where to locate. But even that has become more complicated these days, according to Daniel Marschall, a policy specialist with the AFL-CIO who has been studying workforce development for more than 30 years.
"There's been an expansion of interest in this area that I've never seen in my professional life," he said.
He says business leaders and policymakers are finding it is no longer enough to consider how far a region's workforce went in college. He said a focus on "four-year college for all" that began in the 1970s "is not serving the needs of our economy anymore." The result, he said, has been a generation of well-educated baby boomers who are now retiring "and taking their skills and knowledge with them."
So employers are increasingly looking at the availability of state-sponsored training programs and apprenticeships to develop the local workforce, better aligning the workers' skills with their needs. A new federal law is aimed at streamlining the process.
Last year, in a rare display of bipartisanship, Congress overwhelmingly approved the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the first update of federal workforce policy since 1998. The law includes some $3 billion in funding for worker training and seeks to give new autonomy to the states in creating "job-based" programs. But the law also includes new accountability and reporting requirements that will make it easier for businesses to evaluate the workforces in states they are considering.
Unions see an opening in the new push toward targeted training, becoming clearinghouses for companies seeking qualified workers, and even helping to fund specialized training programs as part of collective bargaining agreements.
They point to successful partnerships, like an 18-month industrial manufacturing technician apprenticeship program in Wisconsin. Employers—including Harley-Davidson (HOG), GE (GE) Medical Systems and Ocean Spray (OCESO)—craft the curriculum, the workers are guaranteed jobs, and the unions get a steady flow of members.
"Unions and labor-management coalitions can be important workforce intermediaries," Marschall said.
But for the most part, businesses are still steering clear of unions as they evaluate state workforces.
In its most recent survey of corporate decision-makers, "Area Development" found that low-wage costs and so-called right-to-work legislation barring mandatory union dues remain among the top overall factors in site selection, ranking sixth and seventh, respectively.
In addition, more than 70 percent of respondents listed "low union profile" as an important or very important factor, though that number is down from a year ago.
More than 9 million Americans are unemployed, according to the Labor Department, and many more are underemployed. Yet in a recent study by CareerBuilder, more than half of the employers surveyed said they had open positions for which they could not find a qualified applicant. It's not that those workers don't exist somewhere, the experts say. It's just that they're not necessarily located near the employers who want to hire them.
Experts have a term for this mismatch between jobs and the people to fill them: the skills gap. And it's a big reason that the new prime battleground among America's Top States for Business—and every other state for that matter—is which state offers the best workforce.
But what makes a good workforce? Having plenty of available people is a start, but only a start.
"Beyond measuring labor supply and demand indicators, assessing a region's degree of skill-set specialization is critical in order to effectively scale operations to the desired headcount," wrote site-selection consultant Keith Gendreau of Cushman & Wakefield in the trade publication "Area Development" this year.
It's a long and fancy way of saying that you can't close the skills gap without ... well, skills.
Because of that, businesses are increasingly considering the education level of a state's workforce when deciding where to locate. But even that has become more complicated these days, according to Daniel Marschall, a policy specialist with the AFL-CIO who has been studying workforce development for more than 30 years.
"There's been an expansion of interest in this area that I've never seen in my professional life," he said.
He says business leaders and policymakers are finding it is no longer enough to consider how far a region's workforce went in college. He said a focus on "four-year college for all" that began in the 1970s "is not serving the needs of our economy anymore." The result, he said, has been a generation of well-educated baby boomers who are now retiring "and taking their skills and knowledge with them."
So employers are increasingly looking at the availability of state-sponsored training programs and apprenticeships to develop the local workforce, better aligning the workers' skills with their needs. A new federal law is aimed at streamlining the process.
Last year, in a rare display of bipartisanship, Congress overwhelmingly approved the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the first update of federal workforce policy since 1998. The law includes some $3 billion in funding for worker training and seeks to give new autonomy to the states in creating "job-based" programs. But the law also includes new accountability and reporting requirements that will make it easier for businesses to evaluate the workforces in states they are considering.
Unions see an opening in the new push toward targeted training, becoming clearinghouses for companies seeking qualified workers, and even helping to fund specialized training programs as part of collective bargaining agreements.
They point to successful partnerships, like an 18-month industrial manufacturing technician apprenticeship program in Wisconsin. Employers—including Harley-Davidson (HOG), GE (GE) Medical Systems and Ocean Spray (OCESO)—craft the curriculum, the workers are guaranteed jobs, and the unions get a steady flow of members.
"Unions and labor-management coalitions can be important workforce intermediaries," Marschall said.
But for the most part, businesses are still steering clear of unions as they evaluate state workforces.
In its most recent survey of corporate decision-makers, "Area Development" found that low-wage costs and so-called right-to-work legislation barring mandatory union dues remain among the top overall factors in site selection, ranking sixth and seventh, respectively.
In addition, more than 70 percent of respondents listed "low union profile" as an important or very important factor, though that number is down from a year ago.
The skills gap in the US killing millions of jobs
Lake Charlevoix
Any new recent reports on charlevoix? I would like to keep this an informational active thread, after all it is a huge body of water and a tremendous fishery. Haven't been out in last 2 weeks but have been staying consistent prior. What's the current water temp up to? As for me it's been an all stickbait night so far and well after dark for the bigger fish.
Lake Charlevoix
Thorny shrub ID
I have a ton of these in Montcalm county, both in upland and lowland areas. They appear to grow in clumps of 6-10 canes, which may have branches. The clumps are typically about 3 feet in diameter and 2-3 feet high. I haven't seen any flowers or berries. What is it?
Thorny shrub ID
Holland Lake in Sheridan
Anyone have info on the fishing? Species, size etc.
Thanks,
Snag
Thanks,
Snag
Holland Lake in Sheridan
Saginaw Bay Walleye limits may change
Heard over the weekend and read in Michigan Sportsman that the limits for walleys in Saginaw Bay may change for next year. They are talking about lowering the size limit to 13" and raising the daily catch limit to 10. Has any one ever tried to filet a 13" walleye? On my boat we adopted a rule of minimum size to be 17". In my mind 15" is to small to filet.
Saginaw Bay Walleye limits may change
Polaris Sportsman Backfiring???
I was wondering if anyone could be of some help- My 2005 Polaris Sportsman 700 is backfiring on deceleration. It doesn't seem to do it until the engine has warmed up to running temp. It does feel hot on my leg when wearing shorts while riding but the high temp light never comes on. Does anyone have any idea on why it may be backfiring? I have tried adjusting the throttle cable ETS or EMS or whatever the thing is called, and I have also replaced the spark plugs. Just not sure where to start from there.
Polaris Sportsman Backfiring???
Tuesday Erie Trip
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[/IMG]I know this is the Saginaw Bay thread, but I also know a lot of you go to Erie and fish so here it goes.
Drove to Ohio and ran the boat to Canada and fished the Peele Island area.
We fished crawlers with 1 and 2 oz inline weight and 1, 3 oz bottom bouncer off the corner. Our 1 oz's were 30 and 35 back, 2 oz was 40 and 50 back, bottom bouncer, on the bottom.
# passes put 18 keeper wall eye in the boat with 1 throw back.
Waves 5 to 7 ft.
Drove to Ohio and ran the boat to Canada and fished the Peele Island area.
We fished crawlers with 1 and 2 oz inline weight and 1, 3 oz bottom bouncer off the corner. Our 1 oz's were 30 and 35 back, 2 oz was 40 and 50 back, bottom bouncer, on the bottom.
# passes put 18 keeper wall eye in the boat with 1 throw back.
Waves 5 to 7 ft.
Tuesday Erie Trip
Fishing near Pickford
I will be up in the Pickford area over 4th of July and would like to try and catch a couple trout. Never fished the U.P. before so any help is appreciated. Just looking for some general direction if anyone has some.
Fishing near Pickford
Question for handlining out of Elizabeth park.
Whenever I pull wire on the Trenton at night I have always launched out of LEMP. I always see boats heading up to Elizabeth when they are done fishing. How late can you stay out if you launch out of Elizabeth ? Just looking for another launch option.
Question for handlining out of Elizabeth park.
River conditions
If anyone gets out this morning could you report water clarity?
Considering going out this afternoon if it isn't too bad. Satellite didn't look very good yesterday and it doesn't look all that great right at the shoreline.
Thanks
Considering going out this afternoon if it isn't too bad. Satellite didn't look very good yesterday and it doesn't look all that great right at the shoreline.
Thanks
River conditions
Camping, canoeing and fishing question?
A few buddies and myself are looking to camp, canoe and fish some of Michigan's rivers. Can someone point us in the right direction on were to go to have some fun? We will be tent camping or if anyone knows of cabins on a river. We would also have to rent canoes. Any help would be great on were to camp and do this. Thanks!
Camping, canoeing and fishing question?
20x24 Cabin Newaygo Co
Cabin with 10 acres, all woods near Bitley MI. Thousands of acres of federal land all around. 1 1/2 mi from S. branch of Piere Marquette. Too old to make the drive to use it anymore. $35,000 Call Ron 586-484-0353.
20x24 Cabin Newaygo Co
Fight obesity with reishi?
I found this article about a study using Reishi/Lingzhi extracts to fight obesity.
Mushroom Extract May Help Treat Obesity, But It's No Magic Cure
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Mushroom Extract May Help Treat Obesity, But It's No Magic Cure
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Fight obesity with reishi?
mardi 23 juin 2015
Coast Guard APP
A friend I work with his son is in the CG and he told me abut a APP you can install on your phone, I have a Iphone 5 and just went to the app store and typed in Coast guard and found it. Looks pretty nice has a features for State Boater information, You can request a safety check, Review safety equipment, File a float plan , Rules of the road, NOAA buoys, report a hazard, Report pollution, Report Suspicious activity. The best feature that I think will be great for ice fishing is Emergency assistance it gives you the option to call 911 or the CG and sends your GPS co-ordinates directly to them. Don't know if everyones knows about this but thought I would share.
Coast Guard APP
Crawfish boil meet n greet July 17-19
Great time, great food and even better people. I've been to all sorts of outings(each one was a great time) but this one is the highlight of my summer each year. Come enjoy the fun and feast!
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Crawfish boil meet n greet July 17-19
Need Some Help
As I've shared here several times over the years, I work for an outdoors education center in Lansing. Basically, it's my job to get kids outdoors, teach them about plants and animals, take them fishing, go canoeing, do some archery... it's a tough existence, but someone's got to do it, right? :)
Ok, so it's a little more complicated than that... We do school field trips and operate as a public park. And we do all of the above as a private non-profit, meaning we don't rely on tax payers, or a big parent organization. We survive by charging some modest fees, soliciting a lot of help and donations, and writing some grants here and there.
SO HERE'S THE POINT (and no, I'm not asking you for money!)
A visitor recently nominated us for a $5000 grant to address some much needed repairs. The grant will be awarded to the organization that gets the most votes on the Lansing State Journal's website.
If you all could take two seconds to visit the site, and vote for the barn project at Woldumar Nature Center, I'd REALLY appreciate it.
http://ift.tt/1Lt3xQD
If you have any questions about the organization or the project, please fire away!
Ok, so it's a little more complicated than that... We do school field trips and operate as a public park. And we do all of the above as a private non-profit, meaning we don't rely on tax payers, or a big parent organization. We survive by charging some modest fees, soliciting a lot of help and donations, and writing some grants here and there.
SO HERE'S THE POINT (and no, I'm not asking you for money!)
A visitor recently nominated us for a $5000 grant to address some much needed repairs. The grant will be awarded to the organization that gets the most votes on the Lansing State Journal's website.
If you all could take two seconds to visit the site, and vote for the barn project at Woldumar Nature Center, I'd REALLY appreciate it.
http://ift.tt/1Lt3xQD
If you have any questions about the organization or the project, please fire away!
Need Some Help
Fertilizing
Will i get better results if i fertilize while I seed or just after germination? Using triple 19 btw.
Fertilizing
Trouble with adding & deleting photos
After many years of no problems with my pictures, having problems tonight.
Tried to delete a photo from my gallery. Clicked on photo options as usual. The choice for deleting the photo wasn't there.
Then tried to add a picture to my gallery and got the message that I don't have permission.
I'm not computer savvy, so my hope was that shutting my computer down and rebooting would somehow help. Well, it didn't.
Any suggestions ?
L & O
Tried to delete a photo from my gallery. Clicked on photo options as usual. The choice for deleting the photo wasn't there.
Then tried to add a picture to my gallery and got the message that I don't have permission.
I'm not computer savvy, so my hope was that shutting my computer down and rebooting would somehow help. Well, it didn't.
Any suggestions ?
L & O
Trouble with adding & deleting photos
Bucksnbows says.......
First off Detroitdemon is my brother and this is my last post I will use with his account.........so don't ban him.
I just want to clear some things up as my little comment on another thread was taken way out of proportion.
I never had any intent to harm anyone or their family. I understand that my post might of seemed that way being as most people here don't really know me and it is hard to understand emotion with the written word.
With those of you who have been calling a certain person with either concern or with belligerent comments to that person placing blame on him.....
One just stop he had nothing to do with it and two you have nothing to worry about. You never did.
This though does leave something to think about and was the entire premise of my post.
Seems two of you are pretty worried or were any how.
Well you should be thankful it was me and not some lunatic. My bark is worse than my bite but that may not be the case with someone else.
Those few of you who are on this site with multiple accounts, who intentionally stir the pot should take the entire situation that unfolded as a lesson. Especially with the reactions some had with the phone calls.
That was my point.............I knew who you were or at least thought I did and still think I was right. One of three of you were involved.
If you want to start trouble by insulting people on this site intentionally as you did and have in the past.............you never know who knows what about you and what they are capable of.
So I say to you...........Maybe its time to stop playing those games.
Now on my own behavior the past year or so I have thought about it too.
I have been less than perfect around here. I probably have deserved a time out or two more than once. The last one I got was a result of my language I used because of the division of hunters on this site remains even with the news of CWD. That just plain pissed me off. That is an important issue and the you vs us crap needs to be put aside on issues such as CWD.
My post that has given me a permanent ban was my own fault. I can't place blame on anyone. A troll sucked me into his game and just like in hockey the ref never catches the instigating penalty just the retaliation.
I had complete control over the submit button. Though in my mind I did not see what I was typing as a threat due to I knew I wasn't even thinking of doing something to harm someone, it definitely could be argued as a threat.
I am a pretty open and honest person about who I am on this site. I don't hide my personality. Ask anyone who has met me, my online character is pretty on par with my real character. I am who I am.
I like to talk smack, I can take it and I can give it. (though hard to do when I can't drop a few f bombs)
But at the end of the day I am pretty harmless.
I feel the past year the arguing and insulting I have participated in is mainly due to the lack of learning threads on this site. Even when a good one pops up, the division aspect shows shortly afterwards.
Without educational things for me to focus on like I did the first 4 or 5 years I was on this site I have gotten sucked into the garbage that seems to be overtaking this site.
I think what needs to be remembered is at one time all of us were full of questions and no answers. We need to direct those hunters in the right direction. Even if it is just a link to a thread.
We are all to blame at some point. Even the mods who voice their opinions, say things that they know will only fuel the fire. Sure civil debate is great but lets look at the reality. Rarely is there a debate on this site that remains civil.
Its a shame too. MSF has had many positive things said about it back in the day. I believe we were the goto place for food plot info at one time for the Midwest. John Eberhart, ED spin, Ridgerunner7, Thunderhead, etc used to post here. All great knowledgeable hunters who quit coming here because of the actions of people.........Including myself.
To be frank about it I am embarrassed for how I have acted at times.
Now I made my bed and I have to sleep in it.
So.................
Steve and the rest of the moderators I apologize for my behavior.
To everyone who has took me under their wing to teach me how to be a better hunter and deer manager. I thankyou all. You all have in someway helped me to become a much better hunter than I ever thought I could be.
To those of you I didn't always get along with I always took something positive away from all of you too.
Muster probably made me see things in a different view more than anyone and I learned a ton about herd dynamics from him.
To those of you who I have gone rounds with I apologize for any insulting comments I have made. Most of the time it was nothing but taking a jab and I didn't really mean it.
Good luck to you all.
Bucksnbows
I just want to clear some things up as my little comment on another thread was taken way out of proportion.
I never had any intent to harm anyone or their family. I understand that my post might of seemed that way being as most people here don't really know me and it is hard to understand emotion with the written word.
With those of you who have been calling a certain person with either concern or with belligerent comments to that person placing blame on him.....
One just stop he had nothing to do with it and two you have nothing to worry about. You never did.
This though does leave something to think about and was the entire premise of my post.
Seems two of you are pretty worried or were any how.
Well you should be thankful it was me and not some lunatic. My bark is worse than my bite but that may not be the case with someone else.
Those few of you who are on this site with multiple accounts, who intentionally stir the pot should take the entire situation that unfolded as a lesson. Especially with the reactions some had with the phone calls.
That was my point.............I knew who you were or at least thought I did and still think I was right. One of three of you were involved.
If you want to start trouble by insulting people on this site intentionally as you did and have in the past.............you never know who knows what about you and what they are capable of.
So I say to you...........Maybe its time to stop playing those games.
Now on my own behavior the past year or so I have thought about it too.
I have been less than perfect around here. I probably have deserved a time out or two more than once. The last one I got was a result of my language I used because of the division of hunters on this site remains even with the news of CWD. That just plain pissed me off. That is an important issue and the you vs us crap needs to be put aside on issues such as CWD.
My post that has given me a permanent ban was my own fault. I can't place blame on anyone. A troll sucked me into his game and just like in hockey the ref never catches the instigating penalty just the retaliation.
I had complete control over the submit button. Though in my mind I did not see what I was typing as a threat due to I knew I wasn't even thinking of doing something to harm someone, it definitely could be argued as a threat.
I am a pretty open and honest person about who I am on this site. I don't hide my personality. Ask anyone who has met me, my online character is pretty on par with my real character. I am who I am.
I like to talk smack, I can take it and I can give it. (though hard to do when I can't drop a few f bombs)
But at the end of the day I am pretty harmless.
I feel the past year the arguing and insulting I have participated in is mainly due to the lack of learning threads on this site. Even when a good one pops up, the division aspect shows shortly afterwards.
Without educational things for me to focus on like I did the first 4 or 5 years I was on this site I have gotten sucked into the garbage that seems to be overtaking this site.
I think what needs to be remembered is at one time all of us were full of questions and no answers. We need to direct those hunters in the right direction. Even if it is just a link to a thread.
We are all to blame at some point. Even the mods who voice their opinions, say things that they know will only fuel the fire. Sure civil debate is great but lets look at the reality. Rarely is there a debate on this site that remains civil.
Its a shame too. MSF has had many positive things said about it back in the day. I believe we were the goto place for food plot info at one time for the Midwest. John Eberhart, ED spin, Ridgerunner7, Thunderhead, etc used to post here. All great knowledgeable hunters who quit coming here because of the actions of people.........Including myself.
To be frank about it I am embarrassed for how I have acted at times.
Now I made my bed and I have to sleep in it.
So.................
Steve and the rest of the moderators I apologize for my behavior.
To everyone who has took me under their wing to teach me how to be a better hunter and deer manager. I thankyou all. You all have in someway helped me to become a much better hunter than I ever thought I could be.
To those of you I didn't always get along with I always took something positive away from all of you too.
Muster probably made me see things in a different view more than anyone and I learned a ton about herd dynamics from him.
To those of you who I have gone rounds with I apologize for any insulting comments I have made. Most of the time it was nothing but taking a jab and I didn't really mean it.
Good luck to you all.
Bucksnbows
Bucksnbows says.......
First Time in the Bay
I will be fishing the bay, out of Au Gres, for the first time this coming weekend. We have a group of 4 guys (two boats) and are inexperienced at trolling for walleye (typically do most of our fishing on inland lakes using slip bobbers).
I am planning on picking up a couple in line planer boards (not sure which model). I have a couple poles with Fireline that I plan on using with them. Plan on using crawler harnesses primarily, any recommendations on rigging those?
Any tips would be appreciated. I don't need the top of the line, ultimate set-up. Just something so we can enjoy the weekend and hopefully land a few walleyes. Looking forward to the trip. Thanks guys.
I am planning on picking up a couple in line planer boards (not sure which model). I have a couple poles with Fireline that I plan on using with them. Plan on using crawler harnesses primarily, any recommendations on rigging those?
Any tips would be appreciated. I don't need the top of the line, ultimate set-up. Just something so we can enjoy the weekend and hopefully land a few walleyes. Looking forward to the trip. Thanks guys.
First Time in the Bay
Bell's Brewery looking to distribute in Tennessee
Bell's announced Tuesday it has started looking for a distributor in the state. Details including which beers will be available in Tennessee will be announced at a later date.
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Leasing question
For anybody out there that leases land, does your property owner require you to carry liability insurance? I'm in the process of leasing some property and they want me to carry a liability insurance plan while it's being leased.
Leasing question
Sand Point Shore Fishing
Hi all,
I will be headed up to sand point (north side which is opposite from wild fowl bay) in Caseville soon and was curious if I had any chance of catching anything if I walked out from shore to about six feet of water?
I am nothing more than an inland lake bass fisherman so any help on this would be appreciated. What could I fish for? What type of lure? Would I be wasting my time?
Thanks
I will be headed up to sand point (north side which is opposite from wild fowl bay) in Caseville soon and was curious if I had any chance of catching anything if I walked out from shore to about six feet of water?
I am nothing more than an inland lake bass fisherman so any help on this would be appreciated. What could I fish for? What type of lure? Would I be wasting my time?
Thanks
Sand Point Shore Fishing
30 day notice
I know this isn't a legal forum, but I need a bit of lease ending info:
My son has been renting a house for 2 years. Last year his original landlord sold the property and a new landlord took over. They signed a year lease from July 1, 2014 to July 1, 2015. The lease was signed on June 20, 2014. He heard nothing from this guy as the expiration date of the lease got closer, so on June 20th, he left a voice message (he has already signed a lease elsewhere and doesn't want to resign). The landlord called back today and said that he will lose his Security deposit for not giving 30 days.
I know that on a month to month lease they are required give 30 days, but this is what the statute states on a yearly lease:
"A tenancy from year to year may be terminated by either party by a notice to quit, given at any time to the other party."
Is he going to lose his security deposit?
My son has been renting a house for 2 years. Last year his original landlord sold the property and a new landlord took over. They signed a year lease from July 1, 2014 to July 1, 2015. The lease was signed on June 20, 2014. He heard nothing from this guy as the expiration date of the lease got closer, so on June 20th, he left a voice message (he has already signed a lease elsewhere and doesn't want to resign). The landlord called back today and said that he will lose his Security deposit for not giving 30 days.
I know that on a month to month lease they are required give 30 days, but this is what the statute states on a yearly lease:
"A tenancy from year to year may be terminated by either party by a notice to quit, given at any time to the other party."
Is he going to lose his security deposit?
30 day notice
Hevi Shot Users
Hey if any of you use hevi shot, Rogers has a sale going on 3" loads 199 and a $25 rebate. 175 total to your door no limit.
Ordered mine on sunday.
Ordered mine on sunday.
Hevi Shot Users
Ok so someone asked a question that didn't get answered.....
Flies only water....are bead head flies allowed? Like lets say a egg sucking leach that uses a bead for the "egg".
Ok so someone asked a question that didn't get answered.....
Lake Michigan Gobies
I do quite a bit of perch fishing out of grand Haven, often @60 ft, in front of Bill Mar. There have been many times that I have done well but the last few years catching perch has been a challenge thanks to the gobies. Many days I can catch them as fast as I can wind up and let back down. So many even the seagulls say uncle.
Does anyone have a secret to identifying the schools of perch vs. Schools of gobies? Does anyone have a secret to catch the perch and not the gobies? The gobies seem to be more aggressive and are probably just picking up the bait before the perch.
Any suggestions? This weekend I caught 100 gobies and 1,13 inch yellow belly. Fun but not enough for a meal
Does anyone have a secret to identifying the schools of perch vs. Schools of gobies? Does anyone have a secret to catch the perch and not the gobies? The gobies seem to be more aggressive and are probably just picking up the bait before the perch.
Any suggestions? This weekend I caught 100 gobies and 1,13 inch yellow belly. Fun but not enough for a meal
Lake Michigan Gobies
New Boat
Okay, so I've leaped into the world of boat ownership for the first time. It's only a 14' aluminum, but it's a first for mr so I want to make sure I do this completely right and legal. So I've reviewed the handbook of Michigan Boater Laws and Responsibilities and have a few clarifying questions and a couple of things I need some input with:
1. Since my boat is 14' (6 hp outboard) and has no compartments and/or permanent fuel tank, what safety items am I required, if any, to keep on my boat? (flares, whistle, etc...) my night fishing would be in places like Traverse Bay & Betsie Lake.
2. I would like to do some night fishing, so I need to set up some sort of light system. It currently has nothing. What is the best way to do this? There is currently an anchor pulley set up at the tip of the bow. How/where should I place the sidelights? How about the white anchor light? What should I use for the power source and where to store (and also recharge) it? The seats are riveted to the boat, so there is no storage space at all. It's a basic 14' aluminum v-hull rowboat style.
Any help here for this newbie?
1. Since my boat is 14' (6 hp outboard) and has no compartments and/or permanent fuel tank, what safety items am I required, if any, to keep on my boat? (flares, whistle, etc...) my night fishing would be in places like Traverse Bay & Betsie Lake.
2. I would like to do some night fishing, so I need to set up some sort of light system. It currently has nothing. What is the best way to do this? There is currently an anchor pulley set up at the tip of the bow. How/where should I place the sidelights? How about the white anchor light? What should I use for the power source and where to store (and also recharge) it? The seats are riveted to the boat, so there is no storage space at all. It's a basic 14' aluminum v-hull rowboat style.
Any help here for this newbie?
New Boat
detroit zoo
Just wanted to share something I caught on the news yesterday that kinda irked me...I don't hunt wolves, I hunt waterfowl and the occasional rabbit...but, it really bugs me when the legal hunting of any game is portrayed as a negative thing. When the gentleman from the zoo, while speaking on the hunting of wolves in michigan says, "WE think that's an awful idea", it leads me to believe that this is not only his opinion, but the opinion of the detroit zoo. i've enjoyed visits to the zoo in the past, as i'm sure many have. And it's their prerogative if they want to be anti-hunting- that's their right...but it's my right to decide where I spend my money, and no more will be spent on visits to the zoo.
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Message for the Day
You are only as free as you imagine yourself to be.
There is nothing "out there" that's holding you down, you are limiting yourself only with your own imagination. And your greatest limits are not even the "cannot" and the "should not", but the places where your imagination hasn't yet gone. There has never been a better time for you to open your eyes, let the imagination soar and see what more is possible.
There is nothing "out there" that's holding you down, you are limiting yourself only with your own imagination. And your greatest limits are not even the "cannot" and the "should not", but the places where your imagination hasn't yet gone. There has never been a better time for you to open your eyes, let the imagination soar and see what more is possible.
Message for the Day
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Casting for pike...stuben area?
Thinking about heading up for 5 days over the 4th with my daughter. Shes never done this before and its somethink i think its something she would enjoy.
We used to fish around there 25 years ago and had a good time... But like I said, that was 25 years ago! Dont remember the name of the lake... But do know they put a campground on it and the fishing went downhill after that.
Be fishing out of a canoe with a 55# tolling motor... Most likely casting spinnerbaits and dragging a bobber/chub around.
Shoot me a PM if you dont want to post on the forum.
Thanks!
We used to fish around there 25 years ago and had a good time... But like I said, that was 25 years ago! Dont remember the name of the lake... But do know they put a campground on it and the fishing went downhill after that.
Be fishing out of a canoe with a 55# tolling motor... Most likely casting spinnerbaits and dragging a bobber/chub around.
Shoot me a PM if you dont want to post on the forum.
Thanks!
Casting for pike...stuben area?
PM August Trip
I need some PM experts help here. I am going to be camping the PM August 15-22 and would like to know how to make this a good trip. I absolutely do not want to be disappointing but you know how some things go. Not looking for honey holes but I want good areas to explore. The camp site I dont know yet and advice of good places to stage would be helpful. Ill use spin and fly gear. Pm's will be appreciated.
Tight lines guys, Westside
Tight lines guys, Westside
PM August Trip
Stillwater trout fishing
Hey guys, I'm typically in the southwest forums because I'm from central michigan area, but I'm making my way north a little bit to try my luck in some lakes known to hold trout. Can anyone give me some pointers on techniques for fishing trout in lakes? The places I'm going are artificial lures only so this limits my options. I'm proficient with spinners so I figured I would try that but I would like to have some backup options if I can't get any takers on spinners. Thanks guys!!
Stillwater trout fishing
Cleaning rust off lure bodies.
Hey all,
So I'm going through and replacing some of the hooks on some lures that are rusted and I've noticed some of the rust on the bodies. I was just curious if anyone had an easy way to clean a bunch of them at once or a way to make sure I don't damage the paint. Thanks in advance!
So I'm going through and replacing some of the hooks on some lures that are rusted and I've noticed some of the rust on the bodies. I was just curious if anyone had an easy way to clean a bunch of them at once or a way to make sure I don't damage the paint. Thanks in advance!
Cleaning rust off lure bodies.
In all my years, never saw anything like
A doe chasing a buck. They busted out of the brush into the yard, buck in the front. I thought something spooked them until the buck did a figure eight and the doe stayed on his heals. I heard the does were territorial, now I got to see it first hand.
The buck was one I will definitely be looking for this fall.
The buck was one I will definitely be looking for this fall.
In all my years, never saw anything like
Free: Eagle 320DF transducers and cables
Free Eagle 320DF paddle wheel style speed sensor and separate depth/temp sensor. Includes factory cables with integral connectors.Both were functioning when I retired the display unit last year due to a failure to power up on the display unit. Depth/temp sensor includes factory plastic bracket. Speed sensor has its own molded integral bracket.
Roughly 12 years old.
Depth/temp cable is frayed in the middle but could probably be soldered.
Will arrange meeting point between Newaygo and Grand Rapids. Not interested in shipping. Call or text six 1 zero 427 three 9 4 nine.
Roughly 12 years old.
Depth/temp cable is frayed in the middle but could probably be soldered.
Will arrange meeting point between Newaygo and Grand Rapids. Not interested in shipping. Call or text six 1 zero 427 three 9 4 nine.
Free: Eagle 320DF transducers and cables
Charleston SC
Tragedies, however unfortunate, also create opportunity. Charleston should be a shining example of how to handle such an atrocity. Well done.
Charleston SC
Sarnia area eh?
Heading over to Sarnia Friday to meet some friends. I know there are a few places to fish in Port Huron/Marysville. Any decent places to fish in Sarnia? Will just have a pole with some lures and such so will have to fish from shore.
Sarnia area eh?
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