What's New?
Rooster pheasants will be released on 13 state game/wildlife areas throughout southern Michigan this fall. Releases will take place today-Nov. 14 and Dec. 1-31, coinciding with pheasant hunting seasons.
Indiana DNR has made big changes to Indiana’s deer hunting rules. These changes are in effect for the 2025-2026 hunting season. The changes were made, in part, to make Indiana’s hunting regulations easier to understand.
New Gear
Lund Boats announced the launch of its boldest innovation yet: the Heavy Gauge (HG) Series. Crafted from heavy-gauge aluminum and engineered to conquer the toughest conditions, the HG lineup is designed for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts who demand strength, performance, and all-day versatility on the water.
Newsflash
Clear H20 Tackle, D&R Sports Host Special Events This Weekend
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By Louie Stout
You have a couple of opportunities to break the winter boredom this weekend.
Clear H20 Tackle near Edwardsburg, Mich. will celebrate its Winter Open House today and Saturday with special pricing on ice tackle and summertime gear.
On Saturday, Saturday, Santa Claus AND reindeer will visit D&R Sports Center in Kalamazoo store between 9 a.m. and noon. Kids can get their pictures taken with Santa at no charge. Cocoa will be available and there will be a coloring contest for the kids.
With ice fishing just around the corner, anglers will find full exhibits and bargains for the latest ice fishing gear at both stores.
Clear H2o will conduct drawings for open water and ice fishing prizes today and tomorrow. Store hours for the open house are 7-7 today and 6-4 Saturday. For more info, call 269-414-4131.
For information on Santa Day at D&R Sports Center, call the store, 269-372-2277.
Jon VanDam Leaves MLF, Returns to Bassmaster Tourneys
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By Louie Stout
Jon VanDam
A VanDam will attempt to get back to the Bassmaster Elites, but not THAT one.
Jonathon VanDam, nephew of Kevin VanDam and a former Bassmaster Elite angler, has left the MLF Bass Pro Tour and registered to fish the Bassmaster Opens.
“I want to get back to the Bassmaster Classic,” said the 36-year-old Kalamazoo angler.
He fished Bassmaster Opens from 2006 through 2010, winning one event at Sandusky Ba, Ohio. He qualified for the Elites in 2011 and competed there before leaving to compete on the Major League Fishing circuit in 2018. During his time with B.A.S.S., he logged 18 top 10 finishes, including an Elite win at Green Bay, Wisc. He’s won $563,000 with B.A.S.S. and competed in two Classics, finishing 23 at Grand Lake, Ok. in 2013 and 16th at Lake Guntersville, Ala. in 2014.
VanDam was qualified to return the MLF Bass Pro Tour but chose to fight his way back into the Elites through a very tough Bassmaster Open format.
“I did well over at the other circuit, but I wanted to get back to the B.A.S.S. format which seems to fit me better,” he said.
He added that the new Elite Series “no entry fee” policy is another motivator.
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