Family fun

Museum Winter Hours

sfrederick@charter.net — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:27:17 -0500

Now showing at the Dekker-Huis Museum 'Winter Memories'. Open every Saturday 10am 'til 2 pm. Great way to fill childrens' Christmas vacation time. Hands-on sleighbell display. No admission charge, donations accepted. Come see all the hidden treasures in your hometown museum, you'll be amazed!

Museum Winter Hours

sfrederick@charter.net — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:52:04 -0500

Start: Dec 27 2008 - 9:48am

End: Dec 28 2008 - 9:48am

Now showing, 'Winter Memories' at the Dekker-Huis Museum on Main Street. Open Saturdays 10 am til 2 pm. Family fun. No admission charge, donations accepted.

Howard Miller Library Movie Night - The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

Howard Miller Library — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:45:49 -0500

Start: Dec 1 2008 - 6:00pm

End: Dec 1 2008 - 8:00pm

This program is fast becoming one of our most popular events. The movies are free and include freshly popped popcorn! Please bring your own beverage or pop will be sold for $1.00 each.

Waterfowl Opener Up North

TomMedendorp — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:51:35 -0400

Start: Oct 4 2008 - 12:01am

End: Oct 4 2008 - 11:59pm

Today marks the opener of the Waterfowl Seasons in the Upper Peninsula and the northern half of the Lower Peninsula. The southern half of Michigan will have to wait until next Saturday, October 11.

Fall Wild Turkey Hunting - Opening Day

TomMedendorp — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:45:27 -0400

Start: Oct 6 2008 - 12:01am

End: Oct 6 2008 - 11:59pm

Today is the opening day of Michigan's Fall Turkey Hunting Season if you're name was drawn from the applicants for a Fall Turkey Hunting Permit.

Good Luck!

Local Success Story

TomMedendorp — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:41:10 -0400

Local Youth, Gabriel Nienhuis, will be on the radio this Saturday morning as a special guest on The Outdoor Show. Gabriel will be telling his story of success during this past weekend's Youth Deer Hunt.

You can listen from 7:00am until 8:00am on 1450AM - WHTC - Holland's Hometown "Outdoor" Station. Joining the conversation will be Doug Kamphuis of Kamp Outdoors. Doug has many items of interest for the outdoorsman/ hunter. Check out his website at www.kampoutdoors.com

Youth Deer Hunting Success Stories

TomMedendorp — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:32:45 -0400

Was anyone successful during the Youth Deer Hunt this past weekend?

I know of a few success stories involving youth from the Zeeland area. You can check out the photos and stories at www.moreactivities.org

If you've got a succes story from this past weekend, post your pics on this website so everybody can check it out.

Hunting Seasons

TomMedendorp — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:08:40 -0400

Wow, I'm excited.

The Hunting Seasons have begun. On Monday, September 15, the Small Game Seson kicked off. Tomorrow, Thursday, September 18, the Early Antlerless Season begins and runs through, Monday, September 22. The Youth Waterfowl Season runs this weekend, Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21.

I'm so excited because my son is going on his first duck hunt this weekend with Cut 'em Close Duck & Goose Hunts. Joe DeWeerd is an awesome guy to hunt with. I'll let everybody know how it went next week.

Introduce Someone to a Michigan Heritage

TomMedendorp — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:11:50 -0400

With all of the opportunities coming up with all the Hunting Seasons opening during the month of September, take the initiative to introduce someone to a Michigan Heritage. There are plenty of opportunities with the Youth Waterfowl Season and the Youth Fireartm Deer Season. There are also season openers such as the Early Waterfowl Season and the Small Game Season that occur in September. This year, we have an Early Anterless Deer Season in September as well.

Opening Day of Firearm Deer Season

TomMedendorp — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:58:40 -0400

Start: Nov 15 2008 - 12:01am

End: Nov 15 2008 - 11:59am

Today is the opening day of the Firearm Deer Season here in Michigan. Check your Hunting and Trapping Guide for details on rules and regulations. Many Hunters will be in the woods today throughout our Great State. These Hunters will contribute approximately $15 million to our economy this weekend alone.

Happy Hunting :-)