Big D is right. The ice storm at the end of March was devastating to a band of the northern part of the Lower Peninsula. Basically the band from Grayling north to Gaylord was affected the most. Thousands and thousands of trees, power lines, roads, and UTV trails were damaged and rendered unpassable. Ask John and me how we know……. I had no power at my cabin for 13 days.
The prevailing discussion among grouse hunters in the area seems to be that all the down timber and brush in the grouse coverts will ultimately be good for the grouse population, but it will make for some very challenging hunting conditions for the hunter. May have to resort to walking two tracks, and letting the dog do all the work in places.
But, as you might expect, regardless of all that, we are naturally getting excited for the grouse opener in ten days!!!
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