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MDNR Fisheries consolidating, updating Michigan spearing regulations
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) is reviewing significant changes to Fisheries Order 219 (FO-219) recommended by an agency workgroup after a lengthy review of spearing regulations. The workgroup claims “the recommended changes simplify spearing regulations and increase the diversity of fishing opportunities while maintaining effective protection of the resource.” Spearing regulations where reviewed initially [...]
Tip-ups and Bait Rigs for Pike through the Ice
Backwaters, coves, weedy bays or a marsh are all potential spawning grounds for a northern pike. As the ice fishing season draws closer to an end the pike start moving towards their prime spawning grounds. Spearing anglers often see a spike in activity and this can be a signal that the Northern pike are changing [...]
