Outdoors

North Branch archer gets gold
[Aug. 28, 2008] WATERFORD — Lynne Blakey-Taylor, a senior finger shooter out of Starlight Archery in Lapeer and the Saginaw Valley Archers Association, brought home a gold medal from the MSO shoot. By Lisa Paine

State fair is about more than just fun, food and games
[Aug. 14, 2008] STATEWIDE — With more and more communities trying to find new and inventive programs to get everyone up and outside, the Michigan State Fair hopes its events and programs can be part of the incentive. By Lisa Paine

Field Notes 08/14/08
[Aug. 14, 2008]   By Lisa Paine

Fate of Michigan wolf population still undecided
[Aug. 7, 2008] NORTHERN MICH. — At the July meeting of the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) in Munising, DNR Director Rebecca Humphries approved a new Wolf Management Plan for Michigan.

Field Notes 08/07/08
[Aug. 7, 2008]   By Lisa Paine

JAKES absorb outdoor knowledge
[Jul. 31, 2008] DAVISON — Youngsters of all ages will flock to Williams Gunsight and Outfitters Aug. 2 from 10 a.m-4 p.m. to take part in the free National Wild Turkey Federation’s annual JAKES Conservation Day. By Lisa Paine

Field Notes 07/31/08
[Jul. 31, 2008]   By Lisa Paine

Field Notes 07/24/08
[Jul. 24, 2008]   By Lisa Paine

State-of-the-art shooting sports center at MSU
[Jul. 24, 2008] LANSING — Groundbreaking for the $3.5 million John and Marnie Demmer Shooting Sports Education and Training Center on the campus of Michigan State University took place last Friday, July 18. By Lisa Paine

Legislation signed to protect the Great Lakes
[Jul. 17, 2008] SAUGATUCK — The five-year effort to protect Michigan’s Great Lakes from drought-stricken outside sources looking for new fresh water resources is finally complete. By Lisa Paine

Field Notes 07/17/2008
[Jul. 17, 2008]   By Lisa Paine

CSI Wildlife: Proof positive nabs criminals
[Jul. 10, 2008] STATEWIDE — The mortality signal from a radio-collared gray wolf in Delta County called more than just the state’s wolf program coordinator in mid-June.

Shooters aim for titles and big bucks
[Jul. 3, 2008] GRAND BLANC — While many of the nation’s best golfers took aim at their own brand of birdies just a few miles across town at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club, the Michigan State Sporting Clays Championship was on course at the Grand Blanc Huntsman’s Club last weekend. More than 300 shooters took aim at clay targets for coveted titles and bragging rights. By Lisa Paine

Field Notes 07/03/2008
[Jul. 3, 2008]   By Lisa Paine