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Manistee River Fishing Report below Tippy Dam for April 16, 2025
After super high and dirty water the first week of April, the Manistee has dropped and gotten herself back in shape. The river is still holding a really nice tea stain that is
Manistee River Fishing Report for 3.26.25 The Manistee River Fishing Report for 3.26.25 has the Manistee in great shape and the fishing has been consistently good this past week. Right now the water has a beautiful green color and is flowing right around 2350 ft3/s.
Manistee River Fishing Report 3.7.25
After a long, cold winter we are finally starting to see some signs of spring. Rain and snowmelt earlier in the week has bumped up the flows on the Manistee and has given the river a great green color. There is already an
Live and Die with a Dry Fly!
When I think about the many traditions immersed in the fly fishing world, images of dry fly fishing for trout quickly come to mind. Dry fly fishing is truly an artistic pursuit. It is typically the first of many fly fishing experiences a trout angler
Michigan Steelhead Report – February 10, 2025
The Manistee is in good shape, running a bit below its normal winter levels and has a great green color to it. Fishing has been good this winter and there are plenty of fish around to play with. Water temp is hovering around
Are Grouse Good to Eat? A Delicious Game Bird Worth Trying
If you’re a fan of wild game or looking to expand your culinary horizons, you might have wondered: Are grouse good to eat? Grouse, a type of upland game bird, has been enjoyed by hunters and food lovers for
Looking at the 10-day forecast, it seems Spring has sprung (or is springing). With that, it’s time to work on spring training for your gundog. This blog post is a followup on the last Live Facebook session we did on May 6th entitled Three Core Foundations of Gundog Training –
How Winter Weather Affects Ruffed Grouse in Michigan: A Deep Dive Into Their Seasonal Survival
Michigan winters like this one harsh—long, cold, and laden with snow. For wildlife, these conditions present significant challenges, and ruffed grouse are no exception. These resilient birds, which call Michigan’s northern forests home, have adapted
Winter’s effect on grouse can be critical to the following Fall’s numbers. It can be hard on all animals with deep snow, limited food availability, shortened days and the bitter cold. All of these increase the need for more food to keep the metabolism going and body heated up. It’s
I’m just going to say it – I love Spring! As the days start to lengthen and we see more sunshine in February, my heart gets excited for the end of April. I know that then Spring will, for the most part, be here in northern Michigan. The other reason