Outdoor News Daily

One of the most impressive wildlife spectacles in Michigan is the north-bound spring migration of birds that is occurring right now, according to the Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

“We’ve had a huge influx of tundra swans into the Saginaw Bay area over the last few days,” said DNRE wildlife biologist Arnie Karr. “It’s at or near peak.”

Karr recommends that people interested in observing waterfowl and shorebirds should check the Fin and Feather public access site at the end of Pigeon Road at Wildfowl Bay State Wildlife Area in Huron County.
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Muskies Inc. Musky School – May 15 at Lake Hopatcong.

If you would like to learn how to catch muskies and at the same time support New Jersey’s musky fisheries program, you don’t want to miss this year’s Musky School on Lake Hopatcong offered by Muskies Inc.! Learn how to catch these elusive fish from seasoned, veteran musky anglers, who are donating their time and expertise for this event. This class offers the information, tips and techniques that will help both beginner and experienced musky anglers catch more muskies.

In the morning, classroom-style sessions will cover locations to fish, forage base, lure presentations, fishing tactics and more. Later in the day, participants will be on the water in a fully-equipped boat to pursue muskies with a personal instructor. This six-hour course includes a shore lunch. This is a catch and release event.
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Want to see live wildlife, watch your kids catch a fish, refine your archery skills, try out all types of firearms, navigate a field course, view exciting rock crawler and ATV demonstrations, see boating exhibits, or witness exciting mounted cowboy action shooters?

Then get ready for lots of fun and excitement at the largest hands-on outdoor exposition in Arizona on March 27-28 at the 1,650-acre Ben Avery Shooting Facility on Carefree Highway just west of I-17.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Outdoor Expo offers fun for the entire family. There will be a multitude of exciting outdoor activities and exhibits:
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Get ready for a great season of fishing, turkey hunting and paddling with the free Wednesday night speaker series taking place from March 24 through April 28 at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H. Pre-registration is required; reserve your space by calling 603-271-6355. Attendees will not receive confirmation unless the program is at capacity. Following is the line-up of talks being offered this spring:

STREAMSIDE STRATEGIES – March 24 and April 14 (same program repeats): Registered N.H. fishing guide Angus Boezeman kicks off the series with a new program called “Streamside Strategies,” which will take you through the mechanics of reading the stream, fly selection and advanced presenting techniques for fly fishing. With a depth of knowledge and enthusiasm for fly fishing in New Hampshire, Boezeman always draws a huge crowd.
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