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Comment on I Speak for the Fish: Facing the wrath of a crayfish by Roger Francis Thoma

Roger Francis Thoma — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:54:23 +0000

Kathy Johnson, I have studied crayfish for over 50 years and this is the best popular article about crayfish I have ever read (I haven’t read them all but …). I am interested in where the encounter took place. The crayfish in the lead photo is a Cambarus robustus, Bib Water Crayfish. In the Great Lakes they are found in Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. I am not aware of records for Lake Huron and Lake Michigan but I suspect they are there, maybe even Lake Superior but that getting out there a ways. Can you let me know the approximate locality of your encounter? I am assuming it was in one of the Lakes.

Comment on I Speak for the Fish: Never underestimate a smallmouth by Joseph

Joseph — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 22:29:18 +0000

As an avid fisherman I appreciate your article.

I have one correction.
You said that smallmouth bass and rock bass are not bass. To be honest every bass is a member of the sunfish family.

Every bass is still a bass though.
All bass are subspecies of sunfish as evident in their mating behavior and fin Placement.

Comment on Points North: Not always the apex predator by Jenni M

Jenni M — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:57:58 +0000

I live/frequent areas along the Mississippi, including Buffalo County. It is well known around here that, even though rare, cougars are not strangers and for them, we are just another prey. We also get bear around here. (and some claim Sasquatch. yeah, okay.) Smart hikers, birders, other non-hunters are well advise to consider carrying to protect yourself. Usually a creature can be shoo-ed away, but as Ben now knows, that is not always the case. I believe you Ben. Glad you came out ofo it safely. Sorry such a glorious creature as the cougar lost the encounter instead of leaving. Life can suck, badly.

Comment on Great Lakes Moment: Saving the Conservation Crescent by Kelly Larson

Kelly Larson — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:50:59 +0000

Very Exciting!! Great work and Collaboration on Michigan’s ( Mother Nature patriarchs!!! Bravo!!

Comment on From the Ice Age to Now: A Lake Erie timeline by Ray

Ray — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 22:15:03 +0000

Well it’s older than that. In Harbor Creek PA just south of Rt 20 and 6 mile creek there is still a complete underground lake from the ice age with fish with no eyes and 2 miles south of the lake on 12 mile creek has fossil sea shells in the shale along with plant life which is about 300 ft higher than the current lake Might look at Interstate 90 as original Lake Erie shore line

Comment on Points North: Not always the apex predator by J Grummett

J Grummett — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 01:32:42 +0000

What an experience for you Ben. I believe you and know that you really felt threatened. In Texas they tell you to carry a stick, wave your arms, yell to scare them off, yours didn’t. As the saying goes “if you haven’t walked in my shoes how can you judge”. I also lived in British Columbia, CAN and cougars are known to stalk grown people and children. I also experienced seeing a young cougar in Northern Arizonia in a State Park and it showed no fear of man at 20 yds. Nice to read this event is not going to deter you from enjoying nature and the wilderness.

Comment on Great Lakes Moment: Saving the Conservation Crescent by Tom Henderson, Windsor ON

Tom Henderson, Windsor ON — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:32:05 +0000

A marvellous overview of the Conservation Crescent. By way of historical description, up to date environmental progress and an excellent map, John has done the area proud.

Comment on Great Lakes Moment: Saving the Conservation Crescent by Emily Werner

Emily Werner — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 01:54:59 +0000

It is so encouraging to hear this remarkable story of conservation! I’ve just recently begun visiting the refuge Gateway and look forward to taking my kids there. Honestly, I had assumed this area was suffering from a lot of industrial pollution, and it’s so good to see wildlife thriving! I even hear that River otters have been spotted in the Detroit river! I would love to see one someday.

Comment on Great Lakes Moment: Saving the Conservation Crescent by Harriet Saperstein

Harriet Saperstein — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 01:55:07 +0000

This is an amazing and wonderful descriptive summary of how many different projects can be combined to improve, protect, and enhance our natural environment. Thank you John Hartig for all the work you have fine to support the many projects described in this excellent “Downriver Summary” ”of our Detroit River environment, describing the many positive l changes underway, and illuminating the work it took— and is taking— to improve and protect this international riverfront boundary between The United Stated and Canada,

Comment on Top 10 Fish to Catch: Great Lakes means great fishing by Matt Fed

Matt Fed — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 22:16:05 +0000

I’m still chasing my first sturgeon!