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Trail Camera Pictures

I am receiving some awesome pictures of Big Bucks from hunters across southern Michigan. Last years top ten finalist Jim Strader, is once again excited about some of the trophy bucks posing for his Big Creek Co-op members. If one of the members connect with one of these top end trophies then their Co-Op may produce another top entry for their region or even the state.

Wild Men, Wild Alaska

Wild Men, Wild Alaska:  By: Rocky McElveenI personally like the book Wild Men, Wild Alaska because the author Rocky McElveen paints such a vivid picture of a remote, wild land that I have yet to see.

Turkey Hunting Success

On May 16, 2010 at 4:20 PM I got my Tom Turkey using the Scout / Glass / Spot-in-Stalk / Aggressively Call (including gobbles) / Shotgun go Boom Method. I used a turkey choke and anchored him to a plowed field with 5 shot at 40 yards.

 My brother Jeff got a Tom during the first season using his Judge handgun loaded with a 4/10 shell  at 10 yards.

 How have you done?

Christian Sportsman Fellowship

Last weekend I had the grand opportunity of visiting the beautiful Legends Ranch for a two day Leadership retreat for the MI Christian Sportsman Fellowship. There are Chapters throughout the state and if you are interested in gathering with fellow sportsman who share the Christian faith go their web-site at MyCSF.com.  Some of the MI chapters include:

Attica- Lake Pleasant

Caro-Colwood

Cheboygan - Northern Lights Chapter

Clare- Gateway Chapter

Dowling- Wabascon

Lansing- True North Chapter

New State Record Buck

On April 9, 2010, The large Lenawee County buck reported in the April issue of Woods-N-Water News was officially measured and scores a new state reocrd net score of 246 2/8 B&C pts.  It's Gross in 257 1/8 B&C points.

Michigan's Biggest Buck! (257")

A 26-point buck was found dead in Lenawee County that has an incredible gross green score of 257" The deer was found by Sharon Weidmayer while she was taking her dog "Camy" for a walk on Feb. 7, 2010. The green net score is 247 4/8. If this holds up it will beat the current record that is held by Paul Mickey with a buck that he took with a firearm in 1976. The Mickey buck scores 238 2/8 NT, B&C Points. The full story is in the April issue of Woods-N-Water News.

www.mossyoak.com article on Kalamazoo County man

Joanathan Cermak, a lifetime resident of Kalamazoo County shot his first deer in 12 years and his first since a drunk driver severly altered his life. You can read the full story on the mossy oak web site, wwwmossyoak.com. The story (Beyond The Hunt) is listed in their Perspective section.

Calhoun County Outdoor Safety Day

Calhoun County Outdoor Family Safety Day(s).

Student Day: Thurs, March 11, 8AM - 4 PM.

Family Day, Friday, March 12, 9AM - 9 PM.

Held at Cedar Crest Banquet Hall, 872 E. Michigan, Marshall, MI 49068

Event Coordinator: Calhoun County Deputy Jeff Edwards. jedwards@calhouncountymi.gov

 

Magazine Articles

The February issue of Woods-N-Water News is out and includes more big buck stories including Tim Woodards, Hillsdale Co. 11-pt, Mike King's Lapeer Co. 13-pt, Hunter Mathie's Calhoun Co. 13-pt, Scott Kerr's Hillsdale Co. 15-pt and Calib Stewart's trophy 11-point that he shot on State land in the Grayling area.   

January Issue of Woods-N-Water News

The January issue of Woods-N-Water News is on the newstand and features some of the top entries in the Big Buck Pole contest. Featured bucks include David Jackson's Calhoun Co. 18-pt., Jim Strader's Eaton Co. 13-pt, Jeremy Collingsworth Lenawee Co. 17-pt that has a gross score of over 200 b&c pts, Steve Hartline's Cass Co. 18-pt., Shane Polly's Jackson Co. 15 pt and Amy Slade's Hillsdale Co. 12-point.