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Wednesday, January 04 2012 |
Dave Bouck sets up an underwat... Like everything else in life, ice fishing sure has come a long way since I was a kid. At the risk of sounding like my dad when he told the old story about walking three miles, uphill in a blinding snowstorm to school, my thoughts about ice fishing have a familiar ring to them.
When I was originally introduced to ice fishing at age 7, we would unload the Plymouth station wagon with all our stuff, pile our gear onto a rusty old two-runner sled, and pull it through what seemed to be record book amounts of snow to the awaiting lake. With four excited kids, once again, Dad had opted for a fanatical fishing experience.
After finally agreeing on a good spot, we each used a little “elbow grease” to manually drill our holes through the ice with an ice auger. In doing so, we worked up a good sweat, eliminating the necessity for a warm ice shanty. We then found the correct fishing depth by snapping a standard sounder onto our lines, then lowering them to the weedy bottom of the lake. We baited our teardrop hooks with wax worms and there we sat waiting for a fish to bite. Sometimes it could be a long wait. Finding the “right spot” meant trial and error. Going to all that effort with four easily-distracted kids and getting everyone set for a non-guaranteed fishing expedition seems awfully brave to me these days!
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Tuesday, November 15 2011 |
Hunter Bemman bagged this 5-po... GROVELAND TOWNSHIP, Michigan - Last week, Hunter Bemman lived up to his name, bagging his first deer ever – a 5-point buck with a crossbow in the woods behind his house.
“That kid was so excited,” his mom, Karri Bemman said. “He and his dad weren’t out there even 20 minutes and the deer came in about 15-feet away.”
One precisely aimed shot later, Hunter had reason to celebrate. “I’m not sure who was more excited about the deer – them or me,” Karri said of Hunter and his dad, Tim Bemman.
Now that Hunter got the venison, Karri will be looking for a few ideas on how to prepare the meat this winter. Well, fear not, Karri – there are a million things you can do.
The two main gripes about venison are that it tends to be a little tough, and can also have a wild or gamey flavor.
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Sunday, November 06 2011 |
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CLARKSTON, Michigan – Despite the advances of urban sprawl into northwest Oakland County, the North Oakland County Headwaters Land Conservancy (NOHLC) remains stalwart in its battle to preserve the area’s precious natural resources. The organization has gained great ground – quite literally – since its early inception in the 1960s.
Last week, the NOHLC announced it now seeks national accreditation through the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance.
“During the last three years, NOHLC has been restructuring its organization with an eye on becoming the best in class among Michigan-based land conservancies,” NOHLC President Sue Julian said. “Achieving accreditation assures our donors and landowners that we are dedicated to the highest conservation standards.”
Accreditation affirms that NOHLC meets national quality standards for protecting natural resources and complies with standards for ethical and technical operation of a land trust.
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Tuesday, November 01 2011 |
NCCC workers skim duckweed fro... HOLLY, Michigan – A team of 8 AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) members are helping camp staff at YMCA Camp Ohiyesa in a six week project from Sept. 26 through Nov. 8, 2011. The team is assisting the YMCA camp staff with facilitating camp activities but also completing maintenance and grounds keeping tasks.
The NCCC team, Maple 7, will be facilitating in the camp’s outdoor education activities which includes learning about outdoor survival skills, wetland and bog environments, which help to develop leadership growth in the campers. Additionally, Maple 7 will be facilitating active outdoor activities such as the camp’s low ropes course, climbing tower, archery, giant swing, zip line and canoeing. Maple 7 is also helping YMCA Camp Ohiyesa with maintenance such as spreading wood chips on the property to help with the upkeep of the campgrounds, safety and general beautification.
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Tuesday, September 27 2011 |
Canoeing on the Shiawassee Riv... HOLLY, Michigan – What better way to experience the fall’s vivid colors than watching as they dance off the sparkling waters of the Shiawassee River? On Saturday, area paddlers are invited to take part in Headwaters Trails, Inc. 7th Annual “Canoeing in Color,” a great way to enjoy a crisp autumn day!
Those interested in paddling the pristine waters of the Shiawassee River all the way to Fenton’s Strom Park are asked to launch from WaterWorks Park in Holly between noon and 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1. Where there is no charge for navigating the 7-mile stretch, those needing return transportation from Fenton will be asked to pay a $5 fee.
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NOCFA board rejects late evaluation, loo...
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