Recreation
outdoors: The Ultimate Fishing Show is in Novi through Sunday
Posted: Jan 13, 2012There's always a time and place when it comes to fishing our magnificent waters of Michigan. There are few places that can rival the level of expertise of the vendors at "The Ultimate Fishing Show" ... Read more »
outdoors: HRWC's annual Winter Stonefly Search a chance to learn about stream health
Posted: Jan 11, 2012@readytoedit, @dh-lifestyles, @dh_lifestyles, @editorial, @featured, @lifestyles, @mlive-living, @mlive-living-a2, @recreation, fly fishing, Huron River Watershed Council, HRWC, tom teague Read more »
outdoors: One last doe bagged during bowhunting season provides enough meat to last through the winter
Posted: Jan 03, 2012The lack of meat in the freezer is a stark reminder that the venison is almost gone and it's time to get more. The problem isn't that I'm going to bow hunt; rather it's hunting ... Read more »
outdoors: Outdoorsman reviews highlights of 2011
Posted: Dec 27, 2011I wrote my first story for Annarbor.com, about ice fishing, this February and 20 more stories since then. I’ve covered many outdoor adventures and thought it might be fun to do a "Year in Review" ... Read more »
outdoors: Fly fishing fun doesn't end with winter weather
Posted: Dec 23, 2011Take heart, fly fishing enthusiasts. While winter may dampen your ardor to don waders and enter the stream, there are many opportunities to learn more about the sport in the weeks ahead. Winter Stonefly Search ... Read more »
Outdoors: 2011 deer hunting season disappointing for many
Posted: Dec 19, 2011The 2011 whitetail deer hunting season was fruitful for some and highly disappointing for many. I've heard the same story of disappointment from a multitude of hunters in our area and across the state. So, ... Read more »
outdoors: Fly fishing gifts abound at Ann Arbor-area stores and locally-run websites
Posted: Dec 16, 2011All right, team! We may be in Santa’s Red Zone but the clock is running and there are no time-outs before Christmas. Don't panic, I am here with a game plan for your fly fishing ... Read more »
outdoors: Fly fishing becomes a route to recovery for wounded veterans and women surviving or suffering with breast cancer
Posted: Dec 15, 2011I’m stepping outside the normal two-week cycle of this column to make two recommendations for those of you who are making your year-end charitable donations. Project Healing Waters and Casting for Recovery apply the skills, ... Read more »
outdoors: Local fly fishing guide creates the Single-Fly-Cray and a low-budget gift for your fly-tier
Posted: Dec 09, 2011Tom Teague | ContributorIn the interest of full disclosure, the flies that I tie mostly resemble something you would remove from a dryer lint trap. Although I catch fish on them, I can’t help but ... Read more »
outdoors: Snagging the Lawn Trout and the return of Bar Flies
Posted: Nov 25, 2011Fly anglers who put in hours of dry-land casting practice in back yards or parks are wearily familiar with the frequently-asked questions of passers by and neighbors: "Catchin' anything? Heh heh." Now Mike Mouradian, an ... Read more »
outdoors: Elk hunt ends with great geological find, memories of comradery
Posted: Nov 22, 2011Editor's note: Read two previous installments of contributor Rick Taylor's elk hunt experience here: An elk hunt to remember starts with a detour for fly fishing and An elk hunt to remember includes a magic ... Read more »
outdoors: An elk hunt to remember includes a magic moment of being surrounded by a herd
Posted: Nov 17, 2011Last week I talked about some fantastic fly fishing before the start of the elk hunt. Anticipation was high, as were the spirits of the guys that came from all over the country.We had men ... Read more »
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