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by Hamilton Reef
Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:29 pm
Forum: Preservation - Restoration - Education
Topic: Muskegon Lake Habitat Restoration Project
Replies: 11
Views: 34563

Sorry about the double posting. Screen said server error try again. All of these wetland projects on Mona Lake, Muskegon/Bear Lake, and White Lake will create muskie spawning habitats. First things first is to get the properties and access for the projects. We've made great progress. It will take ti...
by Hamilton Reef
Sun Oct 02, 2011 6:13 pm
Forum: Preservation - Restoration - Education
Topic: Muskegon Lake Habitat Restoration Project
Replies: 11
Views: 34563

Wetlands revival money rains down 'for now' on Muskegon County http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2011/09/wetlands_revival_money_rains_d.html Includes photos. 09/27/11 By John S. Hausman | Muskegon Chronicle , Photos by Ken Stevens|Muskegon Chronicle Video: http://video-embed.mlive.com/se...
by Hamilton Reef
Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MDNR: Survival rate for Great Lakes muskie program tops 2010
Replies: 1
Views: 3524

Here is a previous thread on this topoic. http://www.michiganmuskiealliance.org/f ... 24&start=0
by Hamilton Reef
Sun Sep 25, 2011 7:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MDNR: Survival rate for Great Lakes muskie program tops 2010
Replies: 1
Views: 3524

MDNR: Survival rate for Great Lakes muskie program tops 2010

DNR: Survival rate for Great Lakes muskie program tops 2010 MATTAWAN -- State officials are reporting good survival for Great Lakes muskie being reared at the Wolf Lake hatchery after a dismal start to the new stocking program this spring. More than 14,000 Great Lakes muskie were transferred to rear...
by Hamilton Reef
Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I-Kam Extreme Sunglasses/Camera
Replies: 3
Views: 6472

I have used the binoculars with small built in camera. The photo quality is good enough to pass on to the COs and piss off the White Lake violators. The innovations have come a long way with cameras to clip on the bills of baseball caps.
by Hamilton Reef
Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:08 am
Forum: Preservation - Restoration - Education
Topic: Budd Lake - Fish Disease Returns to Central Michigan Lake
Replies: 4
Views: 20908

Budd Lake - Fish Disease Returns to Central Michigan Lake

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2011 Contacts: Todd Grischke 517-373-6762, Gary Whelan 517-373-6948 or Mary Dettloff 517-335-3014 Fish Disease Returns to Central Michigan Lake The Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the reappearance of Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) in Budd Lake in cent...
by Hamilton Reef
Mon Jun 06, 2011 10:32 am
Forum: Preservation - Restoration - Education
Topic: Education at the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitor
Replies: 1
Views: 16749

Education at the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2011 Contacts: Shana Ramsey 269-668-2876 or Mary Dettloff 517-335-3014 Learn About Fish, Butterflies and Mammals at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center This Summer The Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center, located just eight miles west of Kalamazoo, has...
by Hamilton Reef
Thu May 19, 2011 11:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boom Shocking
Replies: 6
Views: 9718

You will have a blast and learn much. Enjoy yourself.
by Hamilton Reef
Mon May 16, 2011 9:06 am
Forum: Preservation - Restoration - Education
Topic: Muskegon Lake Habitat Restoration Project
Replies: 11
Views: 34563

Coastal restoration generates major economic gains for Muskegon $66 million in economic benefits over ten years—a 6-to-1 return on investment—and nearly 65,000 new visitors annually Contacts: Matt Doss, Great Lakes Commission, 734-971-9135; Cell: 734-474-1985 Kathy Evans, West Michigan Shoreline Reg...
by Hamilton Reef
Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Sportsman's Stewardship Pledge"
Replies: 0
Views: 6987

"Sportsman's Stewardship Pledge"

Here is a interesting article to think about. Recycled Fish looks to better the environment http://www.jsonline.com/sports/outdoors/120328294.html "Sportsman's Stewardship Pledge" • I pledge to live a Lifestyle of Stewardship on and off the water. Living as a steward means making choices throughout ...
by Hamilton Reef
Fri Apr 08, 2011 5:38 am
Forum: Preservation - Restoration - Education
Topic: Muskegon Lake Habitat Restoration Project
Replies: 11
Views: 34563

This specific spot is trying to address two major problems. The drain has been a source of nasty disposal from a wide area into Muskegon Lake for decades. The lake dredging will help provide cleaner habitat for benthic life to survive and feed larval fish. The shoreline restoration is to convert har...
by Hamilton Reef
Thu Apr 07, 2011 1:47 pm
Forum: Preservation - Restoration - Education
Topic: Muskegon Lake Habitat Restoration Project
Replies: 11
Views: 34563

Cleanup of toxic Muskegon Lake sediments to begin in May http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2011/04/muskegon_lake_lake-bottom_clea.html 04/06/11 By John S. Hausman | Muskegon Chronicle The Muskegon Chronicle After years of talk and planning, a $12 million cleanup of toxic mud from the bott...
by Hamilton Reef
Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: trolling rod?
Replies: 11
Views: 16569

A local Montague charter captain told me tonight he picked up two white Uglystick catfish rods in Florida at a bargain for $20/ea just before he came home. He'll use them for big lake dipsy fishing knowing he can also use them for muskie trolling at Hamlin Lake. Hmm, this just may be cheaper for me ...
by Hamilton Reef
Fri Mar 25, 2011 3:16 pm
Forum: Preservation - Restoration - Education
Topic: Musky Production in Michigan
Replies: 44
Views: 133593

I've been at the GL Fishery Committee meetings all this week. The DNR fishery gang is excited to fianally get the GLS program in gear.
by Hamilton Reef
Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boat Pool
Replies: 4
Views: 6736

I thought MMA already had the club 'minute man' program in place.