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Buck Wilder brings the outdoors home

December 20, 2006 – 9:12 am

The Traverse City Record-Eagle has a nice feature on Traverse City's Tim Smith, author and alter-ego of the popular "Buck Wilder" children's book series that is worth a read. Smith self-published Buck Wilder's Small Fry Fishing Guide and sold 100,000 copies in the first year. He has released a lot of titles in the 10 [...]

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Should the DNR raise hunting license fees?

November 29, 2006 – 8:40 am

Rob takes aim, copy; Jenni Jones
This Lansing State Journal editorial agrees with a Michigan Department of Natural Resources advisory panel recommendation (panel report - pdf) to increase the cost of hunting, fishing and trapping licenses. The LSJ says that the ultimate decision rests with the Legislature and that in the face of looming deficits:
Cosmetic fixes [...]

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Absolute Michigan Fall Guide 2006

September 13, 2006 – 2:05 pm

Fall Drive by Greg Jensen
Fall is a wonderful time to hit the road and explore Michigan. Whether you head out to a cider mill/u-pick, take a color tour, hunt, fish, hike or just wander the backroads in search of the state's many hidden treasures, the next few months are ripe for the pickin'. Check out [...]

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Isle Royale

May 26, 2006 – 4:54 pm

Isle Royale is one of the largest islands in the Great Lakes. Located in the northwest corner of Lake Superior, Isle Royale is actually an archipelago (a series of islands). The largest island is called Isle Royale. The entire island chain is 45 miles long and 9 miles wide at its widest point. Because Isle [...]