Articles By: Howard Meyerson | The Grand Rapids Press

Experts surprised by which predator is No. 1 killer of deer in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Michigan hunters have been known to say that state’s growing wolf population is bad for deer.

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Michigan anglers celebrate as ‘stupid’ ban lifts soon on popular baiting practice

State officials banned the practice in 2007 to stop spread of disease.

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Should DNR be tweeting ads for massages and auto insurance deals?

How far should the DNR go to heat up economic development?

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Why value of our national parks goes beyond nature’s beauty

There is an economic reason to value the parks.

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Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor to get film fest exploring beauty, oddities of fly fishing (videos)

Films includes one featuring a group of urban punk rockers who find they have fly-fishing in common.

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Why a new fee for state forest campgrounds and trails is the right move

The Department of Natural Resources has had to scale back on maintenance of state forest trails, signs and parking lots.

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Why Michigan plans to kill thousands of mute swans

Mute swans are classified as an invasive species in the United States.

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How a non-violent hunt for moose could be a big draw for Michigan

Event could be tourism draw and help monitor herd.

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