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The Alabama Rig legality in the Great Lakes states and province
By djkimmel on Mar 10, 2012 | In News, Products, Bass Fishing, Fishing, MI Dept of Natural Resources, State Province Fisheries & Wildlife, WI Dept of Natural Resources, IN Dept of Natural Resources, IL Dept of Natural Resources, MN Dept of Natural Resources, NY Dept of Environmental Conservation, OH Dept of Natural Resources, PA Fish and Boat Commission, Ont Ministry of Natural Resources, IA Dept of Natural Resources
GreatLakesBass.com has compiled regulations by state and province around the Great Lakes region for fishing with castable umbrella rigs like The Alabama Rig. This information is confirmed by official government sources for each state or province as of 3/18/2012 (please see disclaimer at the end of this article). In alphabetical order:
Michigan DNR says up to 6 hooks legal for umbrella rigs
By djkimmel on Mar 9, 2012 | In News, Products, Bass Fishing, Fishing, MI Dept of Natural Resources, State Province Fisheries & Wildlife
GreatLakesBass.com has confirmed with Lansing Michigan DNR Fisheries and Law Enforcement Divisions that castable umbrella rigs like The Alabama Rig are legal in Michigan using up to 6 hooks. We talked to Fisheries personnel in the chief's office and then verified with Sergeant Wood in the Law Enforcement Division in Lansing to confirm this information for you.
Major Fishing Regulations Changes for Michigan 2011
By djkimmel on Apr 15, 2011 | In News, Fishing, MI Dept of Natural Resources, State Province Fisheries & Wildlife
There are a number of significant changes to Michigan fishing regulations that affect many anglers including a major new allowance to legal possession limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources adding two additional daily possession limits of fish. Also, effective May 1, walleye possession limits on Lake Erie increase to 6 fish. Please read below and check the 2011 MDNR fishing guide for full details.
Torch Lake Atlantic Salmon Recognized As Land-locked World Record
By djkimmel on Apr 7, 2011 | In News, Fishing, MI Dept of Natural Resources, State Province Fisheries & Wildlife
Michigan DNR News
The Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce that the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) has recognized an Atlantic salmon caught at Torch Lake in Antrim County last October as a world record for land-locked Atlantics.
DNRE Returning Walleye Fry Production to Historic Levels
By djkimmel on Dec 17, 2010 | In News, Outdoors, Fishing, MI Dept of Natural Resources
MDNRE News
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment has begun gearing up to return hatchery production of walleyes to historic levels.
The DNRE plans to take some 50 million eggs this spring to produce fry for pond-rearing and direct stocking, an eight-fold increase over the last two years.
Lake Ovid Public Access Improvements Progressing, Intermittent Closures
By djkimmel on Apr 30, 2010 | In News, Bass Fishing, Fishing, Public Access, MI Dept of Natural Resources
From The Argus Press:
Accessing the resources
Posted: Monday, April 26, 2010 12:00 pm
By JASON BARCZY, Argus-Press Sports Writer
LAINGSBURG — Tim Machowicz envisioned improved boating access on Lake Ovid in Sleepy Hollow State Park five years ago — and it is now a reality.
The Lake Ovid boating access site began closing intermittently Thursday and will continue to do so through June 30 for site redevelopment and paving improvements at Sleepy Hollow State Park, 7835 E. Price Road in Laingsburg.
Machowicz, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Park Supervisor at Sleepy Hollow, said this will be a great benefit to the public and those who use the boat launch on a regular basis. Read Complete Article on The Argus Press
MDNRE Invites Public to Discuss Draft Deer Management Plan
By djkimmel on Feb 24, 2010 | In News, MI Dept of Natural Resources, Hunting
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment is inviting the public to participate in the deer management planning process. Throughout February and March, eight public open house meetings will be held across Michigan to discuss the draft statewide deer management plan. These meetings will be held 7 to 9 p.m. EST, with the exception of the Crystal Falls meeting, which will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. CST.
Michigan State Parks, Recreation Areas Offer Fall and Winter Camping
By djkimmel on Oct 31, 2009 | In News, Camping, MI Dept of Natural Resources, Hunting
Hunters and Other Outdoor Enthusiasts Have Camping Options in Michigan through the Winter
Oct. 7, 2009
The Department of Natural Resources reminds fall and winter outdoor enthusiasts, including hunters, that there are many state parks and recreation areas that remain open and offer camping opportunities throughout the fall or winter seasons.
