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Michigan’s woods are beginning to stir this spring — and so is the science behind wild turkey management. This year, wildlife science in the state is getting a major boost. For the first time in Michigan history, researchers are launching a long-term, large-scale study of wild turkey populations.
There’s something about early spring tournaments in Northern Indiana as you never quite know what you’re going to get. Between the weather, water conditions, and how fast things can change this time of year, every decision feels magnified.
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Want Info, Got Questions about Your Favorite Lakes? DNR to Offer a Live Platform for That
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By Louie Stout
If you want to know more - and ask questions- about northern Indiana fisheries and the DNR’s research work, you’ll get that chance April 21 or April 22.
Those are the dates that the DNR will host two interactive webinars, during which you can log onto a site and watch and listen to biologists explain their work, stocking programs and discuss which fisheries are doing best in those regions.
In addition, you can ask questions through a chat feature included with the webinar. Links are listed later in this story.
“We want the public to take part and ask about specific lakes,” says Northern Supervisor Tom Bacula. “It’s an opportunity for the public to interact with us without having to travel to a specific location.”
Winona Lake Produces Great Season Opener for Hamrick
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Editor's note: Today's article is the first of a new feature fom Michiana Outdoors News. We'll be inviting guest columnists to share their experiences and expertise here from time to time. Be sure to watch for our next guest!
By David Hamerick, Guest Columnist
I had a great time fishing on Winona Lake in Warsaw, Ind. from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on March 13.
I was making my first trip out fishing in my Bass Tracker boat this season. I primarily wanted to make sure my boat was going to run after being in storage all winter. Thankfully, it started fine and I motored out of the public launch. As I exited the channel, I could see and feel the wind blowing pretty good to the south.
The air temp was in the 60s and the water temp was around 50. I motored over to the main lake and fished the north side of lake shoreline in hopes that it would be warmer. No luck there, so I went to some south side areas where the wind was blowing into shore pretty good.
I was bass fishing in 3 to 6 feet with a ¼-ounce underspin with a 4-inch Rapala CrushCity swimbait in chartreuse pearl on a baitcaster with 12-pound fluorocarbon line when I felt that familiar "thump" that reminded me why I love fishing.
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