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First Snow of 2012, Shiawassee County, Michigan
By Glen Wunderlich
The midwestern U.S. finally got a blast of reality after being spared any real winter to date. Once the plowing duties were finished, it was time check the landscape for tracks. Any tracks. But, at the top of the list was an area surrounding a deer carcass set out conspicuously to attract meat eaters. Coyotes, specifically. Read more
This morning in Shiawassee County, Michigan, after but a scant covering of snow and temperatures in the 20s, an unfortunate driver got his sign. The vehicle’s tracks can be seen to the guard rail. Maybe this one should have read: Watch for Signs.
By Glen Wunderlich
Old Man Winter finally arrived and just in time for some muzzleloading deer hunting. Actually, he made his appearance on the final day of regular firearms deer season in Shiawassee County, much to the chagrin of commuters but much to the delight of late-season deer hunters.
Snow has always signified a refreshing change in an otherwise drab outdoor environment turned gray after final leaf drop. It sparkles in the moonlight like billions of diamonds sprinkled from the inner city to the outermost reaches of the country. It just seems to clean everything up. Beyond its natural beauty, however, a backdrop of white can also highlight the presence of wildlife. Read more