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Michigan Hunting

Archery

Main forum for archery shoots and tournaments, and subforums for Archery Tech (Compounds), Crossbows, and Traditional Archery.
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General Michigan Hunting

General discussion on Michigan hunting not covered in other forums.
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Feral Pig Control and Hunting

Feral pigs have become a threat to agriculture and native plants and animals. This forum will discuss the threat and control this invasive species.
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MichiganBear.com

Hunting bruins in the northern lower and upper peninsulas.
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Michigan Trapping and Varmint Hunting

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MichiganTurkey.com

Hunting wild turkey in Michigan.
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MichiganWaterfowl.com

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Michigan Whitetail Deer Hunting

Posts about hunting the whitetail deer in MI with firearms, bows, etc.
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Firearms

Discussion of all firearm weapons, including Concealed Carry Weapons, Muzzleoaders, Rifles, Shotguns, Reloading, Target Shooting, Black power tech. No sales please.
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Michigan Predator Hunting

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MichiganSmallGame.com

Small Game Hunting (rabbits, coons, squirrels) and the Dogs used to Hunt Them.
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Out of state hunts

Hunts in other states and countries.
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Upland Game hunting, Dogs and dog training

Upland birds, and the use of dogs and dog training.
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Wildlife Diseases

Bovine tuberculosis, Chronic wasting disease, etc.
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Wildlife Habitat

Improving habitat for non-cervid game and non-game animals.
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Michigan Fishing

Cold Water Species Fishing

Fishing the big lakes for cold water species.
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IceFishingMichigan.com

Now that the cold weather is here it time to get those shanties out.
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Warm Water Species Fishing

Walleye, perch, pike, bass, etc. There are four sub-forums under this heading.
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Tackle Talk

Discussion of all fresh water fishing tackle.
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Out of State Fishing

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MichiganTroutStreams.com

Trout and Steelhead Fishing Methods, Fly patterns

Discuss trout and steelhead fishing methods, fly tying, gear. Includes centerpinning, plugging, spey fishing.
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Gear Restrictions and Trout Fishing Regs

Discussions about gear restrictions and regulations on trout streams in Michigan.
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North - North East Michigan Streams and Rivers

The AuSable, The Rifle, The Sturgeon, The Pigeon, The Thunder Bay, and The Ocqueoc. Please do not reveal specific holes.
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South East Michigan Streams and Rivers

The Belle, Black, Clinton River, Johnson Creek, Huron River (steelies at the mouth, put and take in Proud Lk Rec area), Paint Creek, The Pine (Trib of St. Clair), The Raisin, The Rouge. Please do not reveal specific holes.
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South West Michigan Streams and Rivers

The Muskegon, The Grand, St. Joe, The Kalamazoo. Please do not reveal specific holes.
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North West Michigan Streams and Rivers

Reports and questions on Big Manistee, Little Manistee, White, Pere Marquette, Big Sable, Platte, Betsie, Boardman, Jordan, Pine. Other rivers and streams can be posted about but please do so without naming them. Please do not reveal specific holes or runs.
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Upper Peninsula Michigan Streams and Rivers

The Two-Hearted River, Fox River, Chocolay River, Escanaba River, Ontonagon River, Menominee River, St. Mary's River.
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Out and About Off-road, on the trail, camping, or on the water.

4 Wheeling - ATVs

Off roading in Michigan.
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Boating and Boat Rigging

Discuss how to rig your boat or other floatation device, the rules of the water, and safety.
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Camping, Sight-seeing, Tourism, RVs

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Kayaking, Kayak Fishing, Canoeing, Canoe Racing

Paddle sports in Michigan. This also a forum for the multiple canoe race circuits in the state.
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Knives and Flashlights

Discussion about any kind of knives and flashlights, hunting, survival, utility.
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Mountain Biking, Hiking

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MichiganMushrooms.com

Michigan mushrooms, morels, hunting and identification.
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Primitive Skills, Bushcraft, and Survival

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Snowmobiling

Lets hear about Michigan snowmobiling conditions and activities.
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General Discussions A variety of topics not covered in other categories.

Contests & Giveaways

This area is dedicated to site sponsored contests and giveaways.
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Michigan Homesteading and Home Improvement

Forum about building, buying, and caring for second homes or properties in MI, and general home improvement questions.
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Michigan Non-Game Animals, Plants, and Scenery

Out of the ordinary outdoor sightings, pictures, mushroom gathering, and other miscellaneous activities.
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Michigan Sportsman Outing Forum

Information about get togethers with people from this site.
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Michigan Micro Brewery forum

Forum about Michigan's craft beers, and home brewing beer and wine.
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Michigan Women in the Out-Of-Doors

A general discussion on women's experiences in Michigan's out-of-doors.
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Michigan Youngsters in the Out-Of-Doors

This forum is meant for youngsters K-12 to share their outdoor experiences. Older members can participate but keep in mind the strictly enforced G rating.
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Outdoor News

Posts about recent outdoor news from various sources and comentary on the news.
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Questions about MI Hunting/Fishing Law

Got a question about MI hunting/fishing law that you just can't figure out from the guide book?
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Taxidermy

Discuss and learn about the art of Taxidermy.
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Cooking and Brewing

Wild game recipes for game big and small. Get your wild game from the field to the table. Michigan craft brewing and micro brewing.
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Tips and Tricks

A place to post your best hunting, fishing, and outdoor related tips.
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Podcasts

This forum contains podcasts by some of our members.
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Resources

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Lost and Found

Did you lose or find anything on your last expedition?
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Great Deals

Have you found a Great Deal? This forum is created to share and find discounts, sales, and other deals found online. (No Commercial Vendor or Private Party postings allowed)
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Help Wanted/Job Wanted

Got a job opening? Post it here. Looking for a job? Post your qualifications and what you are looking for. No recruiters! This forum IS NOT for contractors who are already self employed.
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Land Sale - Buy - Lease

Only those who have been a registered member for 30 days or those who have paid for a Supporting Membership may post here.
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Product Reviews

Post a review of a product or read someone else's opinion.
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    Finally got out of working in California and back to the real world working a nuclear plant closer to home (Wisconsin). I'm looking to by a semi auto shotgun to use for waterfowl. Not interested in using it for deer. Just ducks and geese. I used a Remington 1187 special purpose shotgun for...
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    Do you prefer mechanical or fixed blade broadheads for deer hunting? I have always used fixed blades, but have heard different things about both.
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    Which is more productive for salmon in the lake if you can determine it - with the current or against it?
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