Ice Fishing Gear Spotlighted In Clear H2o Open House Dec. 10-11

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Published: 02 December 2016

Clear H2o Tackle near Juno and Christiana lakes will conduct an in-store open house next Saturday and Sunday.

The latest in ice fishing gear will be on display and pro staffers along with some manufacturer representatives will be on hand to offer ice fishing tips.

Food and drinks will be available to those who visit the store either day. Program hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. For more info, call the shop at 269-414-4131.

Hunting Continues to Drive Economic Impact in Michigan

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Published: 14 November 2016

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Hunting Continues to Drive Economic Impact in MichiganHunting remains a vibrant annual tradition in Michigan, with generations across the state and beyond preparing for Opening Day on Tuesday, November 15. Along with that rich heritage comes a significant impact on Michigan's economy.

This year, more than 525,000 hunters are expected to participate in the annual firearms season for deer which accounts for the largest economic impact of hunting in the state. The DNR estimates more than 90 percent of Michigan hunters will pursue deer this year, with hunters spending an average of 7 days afield during the firearm season. In Michigan, 60 percent of hunters hunt only deer making the upcoming firearm season especially critical for the economy.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates hunting in Michigan generates more than $2.3 billion in economic impact in the state, including expenses related to food and lodging and $1.3 billion spent on equipment.

"Hunting provides the perfect opportunity to get out and experience Michigan's vast natural resources while contributing to the tremendous quality of life found here in our state," said Michigan Economic Development Corporation CEO Steve Arwood. "We know hunting drives travel to Michigan as well as within the state, and that travel in turn generates economic impact for communities and businesses across Michigan."

In addition to the overall economic impact of hunting provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in 2015 leisure travel spending on hunting reached an estimated $123.8 million, up from $85 million in 2014, according to data from D.K. Shifflet. Hunting and fishing leisure travel spending came in at a combined $340 million in 2015.

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