Category: Fishing

Recipients of $350,000 from DNR’s Dam Management Grant Program announced


The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has approved two Dam Management Grant Program projects totaling $350,000. These projects will help remove obsolete structures or repair functioning dams, resulting in improved fisheries, aquatic resources and public safety.The two projects funded this year are:

The city of Corunna, which was awarded $301,500 to provide assistance to fund the Corunna Dam #379 removal project located on the Shiawassee River (Shiawassee County).

The DNR Fisheries Division, which was awarded $48,500 to further fund the Big Creek Impoundment repair project (Crawford County).
This grant program was designed and launched in late 2012 to support Gov. Rick Snyder’s initiative concerning local infrastructure needs, and is funded by General Fund dollars appropriated by the Legislature for this purpose. A committee consisting of DNR and Department of Environmental Quality staff, along with local fisheries biologists and technical experts, reviewed the proposals. Read more

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NITRO Introduces the All-New NITRO Z19


TULSA, OK – Officials from NITRO®, a performance fishing and sport boat brand, announced the arrival of the 2017 NITRO Z19, an all-new 200 horsepower-class performance bass fishing boat capable of speeds approaching 70 miles per hour. The Z19 was unveiled Friday, March 4 at the 2016 GEICO® Bassmaster Classic® competition in Tulsa, Oklahoma.”Customers have been asking us to expand our popular NITRO Z Series lineup with a 19-foot boat, and we are excited to offer them an incredible new option,” said Johnny Morris, founder of Tracker Marine Group and a former Bassmaster Classic competitor. “Incorporating many of the same features from our Z20 and Z21 models, the Z19 is a fantastic boat at an excellent price.”

At 19 feet 4 inches long with a 94-inch beam, the Z19 features the same NITRO Vortex Technology™ hull as the Z18 and Z20. NITRO Vortex Technology is a revolutionary design that uses a series of parabolic curves instead of traditional strakes. This results in higher top end speed and lift and improved acceleration. The Z19 has a substantial fuel capacity of 50 gallons. The Z19 will be available in a Z-Pro Package option with popular tournament upgrades. Read more

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DNR Outdoor Skills Academy offers great opportunities for hunters and anglers to learn from the experts

Imagine you’re interested in taking up golf and have the chance to get out on the links for some pointers from Tiger Woods.

In a similar fashion, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is offering an opportunity that comes close. Those who want to learn more about fishing and hunting can link up with expert instructors at the DNR’s Outdoor Skills Academy.

“It’s like Michael Jordan coming to help us teach basketball,” said DNR park interpreter and academy director Ed Shaw. “These guys are the Michael Jordans of the fishing world.”

On an ice-covered lake, under a blue winter sky, state park interpreter John Zakrajsek helps an academy ice fishing seminar participant.Shaw runs the academy out of the Carl T. Johnson Hunt and Fish Center at Mitchell State Park in Cadillac. Instructors include seven seasonal interpreters and seven pros, with the list continuing to grow.

Shaw has enlisted pro staff from fishing gear companies like Fish Bones Custom Lures, Clam Outdoors, Vexilar and HT Enterprises, who team up with DNR instructors to present hands-on clinics for newbies and experienced anglers and hunters who want to brush up on their skills. Read more

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DNR reminds anglers of mandatory ice shanty removal dates

Ice fishing in Michigan

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that mandatory ice shanty removal dates are approaching. Regardless of the date, shanties must be removed as soon as the ice is unable to safely hold them.

Ice shanties on Lake St. Clair must be removed by sunset Sunday, Feb. 21.

For counties in the southern Lower Peninsula, shanties must be removed from the ice by midnight Tuesday, March 1. Read more

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Sportfishing Industry Encourages Long-term Solutions for Everglades Restoration

Industry supports current efforts to address Florida’s water quality issues

KFF CIrcle LogoWASHINGTON, D.C. – February 18, 2016 – The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) supports efforts being made on the federal and state levels to address Florida’s water quality issues that can have an impact on fisheries habitat and management. A record-breaking amount of rainfall this past January required that a large amount of water be released from Lake Okeechobee by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, sending fresh water both west and east to coastal areas that are adversely impacted by such an action.

On Monday, February 15, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers acted on an emergency request from the Governor’s office, in coordination with other state agencies, to allow the water to move south on its historic path through Everglades National Park into Florida Bay. Read more

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Garmin Introduces Hands-Free In-View Sunglasses Display for Boating Data


OLATHE, Kan)–Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), today announced the Garmin Nautix™, a hands-free in-view display that enhances mariners’ situational awareness by putting important information in their line of sight1. The versatile design of the Garmin Nautix attaches to most sunglasses and it displays key boating data including speed, heading, water depth and temperature, wind direction, engine RPM, and more from a compatible on-board device. The Garmin Nautix is being announced in conjunction with the Miami International Boat Show, and will be on display at the Garmin booth #C480.”The Garmin Nautix is another example of our innovative head-mounted display technology that’s purpose built and designed for dedicated activities like cruising, fishing or sailing,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of worldwide sales. “Boaters can now have a continuous view of critical boat data at all times, which is beneficial in a number of on-the-water situations, including when you’re looking for fish and want to see a change in water temperature or depth; if you’re a sailor to start a race and need to see the countdown timer; or if you have to hand over the helm to someone else for any reason, like to drop anchor.” Read more
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DNR announces 2016 Black Lake sturgeon season harvest results

Sturgeon lined up on ice during 2016 Black Lake season

Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials announced the 2016 Black Lake sturgeon harvest season ended after one hour Saturday, Feb. 6, with seven fish being harvested. The fishing season, which included spearing or hook-and-line fishing, was scheduled to run Feb. 6-10, or until the harvest quota had been reached. The allocation of sturgeon for Black Lake anglers this year was seven fish, although DNR officials set a quota of six fish.

There were 261 registered anglers on the ice Saturday, down from 303 the year before. Most anglers preregistered Friday, Feb. 5, which allowed for a much more streamlined process. Anglers of all ages and genders participated, including a good number of supervised youth. Read more

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Streamlight Introduces Super Siege Rechargeable LED Lantern


New Model Rivals Brightest LED Lanterns; Also Functions as Portable USB ChargerEAGLEVILLE, PA – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, introduced the Super Siege®, a brilliant 1,100 lumen rechargeable light that is one of the brightest LED lanterns available today. The new model is ideal for large-scale scene lighting required by industrial users, first responders and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The Super Siege also functions as an auxiliary USB power source to charge personal electronic devices. Its rechargeable 8800 mAh Lithium Ion battery provides up to 4 full charges for most smartphones and up to 8 full charges for most Streamlight USB-rechargeable flashlights. Read more

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Affordable Night Vision Monocular for Boaters from FLIR

The Marine Industry’s first sub-$600 thermal camera helps increase nighttime awareness

WILSONVILLE, OR – – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced the FLIR Ocean Scout TK thermal camera at the 2016 Miami International Boat Show. A sub-$600, pocket-sized thermal vision monocular, the Ocean Scout TK features FLIR’s revolutionary low-cost Lepton micro camera core, making thermal imaging technology even more accessible to boaters.

The smallest and most affordable model in the FLIR Ocean Scout series, Ocean Scout TK creates high-contrast images using heat, rather than visible light. As a result, Ocean Scout TK makes it possible to see the differences in temperature and heat emitted by boats, buoys, and landmarks in total darkness. Ocean Scout TK also reveals people overboard and marine mammals breaking the surface of the water. Read more

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Shark Attacks Hit Record High in 2015


International Shark Attack File notes 98 unprovoked shark attacks – including six fatalities – with US, Australia and South Africa witnessing highest numbers Sharks attacked people 98 times in 2015, a spike in unprovoked attacks that set a new record as human populations rise, researchers found in an annual global tally released on Monday.Six people were killed by sharks, including a snorkeler in Hawaii. Two deaths were recorded off the Indian Ocean island of Réunion, and shark attack victims also died in Australia, Egypt and New Caledonia, according to data submitted by scientists worldwide. Read more
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