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BJ SPORTS
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Hunting
& Fishing Trips |
| WATERFOWL |
| Southwestern
Michigan |
| Northern
Michigan |
| Northern
Indiana |
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| DEER |
| Southwestern
Michigan |
| West-Central
Iowa |
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| TURKEY |
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Michigan |
| West-Central
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| FISHING |
| Inland
Lakes, Southwestern MIchigan |
| Lake
Michigan |
| Kalamazoo
River, Michigan |
| St.
Joseph River, Michigan |
| St.
Joseph River, Indiana |
| Trail
Creek, Indiana |
| Florida's
Atlantic Coast |
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All
information presented in these reports is provided
by
fishermen just like you,
so help
make these reports more current and accurate by letting us know
your fishing news. Come by the store or give us a call
at 269-408-8398.
ABBREVIATIONS:
The only
abbreviation that will be used here with any
regularity is 'FOW'
which, as you probably know, means 'Feet of
Water'.
REMEMBER:
If the date on this report is a few days old it
means we haven't heard anything since that
time. This is the latest word we have and
would welcome your input with anything new.
ICE
FISHING: No
new news, but better get it in while you can.
Gonna be in the 40s and 50s for the next few days,
possibly with some rain.
LAKE
MICHIGAN: Almost
ready.
ST.
JOE PIERS: Some
news to report finally. A few whitefish have
been taken the last couple of days. Browns
have also been caught and coho aren't far
behind. Some guys are floating spawn, etc., on
the river side for steelies.
ST.
JOE RIVER: We
hear steelies are being taken, here and there, off
and on, from the hospital to Pipestone Creek and up
at the dam. Pretty much the same report on
walleye. (Walleye closes March 15) There were boats and shoreline
fishermen at the dam, it was very popular
today.
GALIEN
RIVER:
No news.
PAW
PAW RIVER: No
news.
OTHER
NEWS: No
news.
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Southwestern
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BJ Sports
can book the following types
of hunting trips for you in Michigan, Indiana, and Iowa:
DEER
HUNTING How
to Book a Trip
We can set you up for a Michigan white-tail hunt or a
trip to the famous Loess Hills country of west-central Iowa.
| MICHIGAN - Michigan hunts can be
archery, muzzleloader, shotgun, or rifle. They could take place on
property you have to hunt, public land, or other property obtained for the
purpose by your guide. |
| Daily rate per person
is $200 |
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IOWA - The Iowa trips book fast so
plan ahead (Fall 2009 is already booked solid and 2010 is about half
booked). Here is some important information you'll need to know before
booking your Iowa trip (visit the Iowa DNR web site for more information.):
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Iowa is a draw state for deer.
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Must apply from mid-May
through June 1.
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To apply for a license, call
800-367-1188.
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You may have no more than four
(4) hunters in your party.
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Request ZONE 3.
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Have your credit card handy.
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Lodge rates include five (5)
days of hunting and lodging.
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You can bring your own food or
go into town to eat.
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The Lodge has a full kitchen
and bathroom.
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You will have
washer and dryer access.
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ARCHERY |
from $1,650 |
5-Day rate per person |
MUZZLELOADER |
from $2,300 |
5-Day rate per person |
RIFLE /
SHOTGUN |
from $2,650 |
5-Day rate per person |
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TURKEY
HUNTING How
to Book a Trip
Hunt Michigan or Iowa.
| MICHIGAN - At this time, Michigan
hunts are restricted to Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties so you'll have
to specify one of those counties when getting your license. If you have a place to
hunt, your
guide will come to you and do all the calling. Otherwise we'll
give you a few days' notice of where you'll hunt. |
| Daily rate per person
is $125 |
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IOWA - You'll need to know the
following information before booking an Iowa turkey trip:
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Iowa is a draw state for deer
and turkey.
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Must apply from
from mid-January through February 1.
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To apply for a license, call
800-367-1188.
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You may have no more than four
(4) hunters in your party.
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Request ZONE 5.
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Have your credit card handy.
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Lodge rates include five (5)
days of hunting and lodging.
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You can bring your own food or
go into town to eat.
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The Lodge has a full kitchen
and bathroom.
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You will have
washer and dryer access.
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5-Day rate per
person: from $1,500 |
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WATERFOWL
HUNTING How
to Book a Trip
Diver ducks. Puddle ducks. Canada
geese. Water and field hunts. We also offer blind rental for those
wishing to hunt on their own.
Your dog is welcome on all hunts.
MICHIGAN
| Unguided Hunts -
You may 'rent'
our Lake Michigan diver blind for divers and mallards or choose our private
inland lake for geese. In either case you'll need your own decoys and
dog for retrieving. Those hunting the diver blind will also need a boat
(we have boats available at our private lake). No waders required. |
| Daily blind rental:
$200 Max 4 persons |
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| Lake Michigan -
Guided. We offer a
comfortable water-blind hunt for divers and mallards (and whatever else comes
by, including Canada geese) less than 400 yards from Lake Michigan. No
waders required. |
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Daily per person
rate: $125 Max 3 persons |
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| Saginaw Bay -
Guided. If you haven't tried
Saginaw Bay for ducks, you're in for a treat. You'll hunt mallards and
divers from a boat near the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, haven to
thousands of migrating birds each fall. While not all days are as good
as others, your guide has several years' experience here so 'skunk' days are
rare. You should have ample shooting. Bring chest waders just in
case, but you probably won't need them. |
| Daily per person rate:
$225 Max 3 persons |
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| Inland -
Guided.
REGULAR SEASONS: Water hunts are likely
although we have several goose fields available if that's your
preference. Still, the water goose hunts are as close to a guaranteed
hunt as we can offer. Typically, these are also easy hunts and are
perfect for handicapped hunters or those seeking their first birds.
Bring chest waders just in case, but you probably won't need them.
LATE SEASONS: These will almost
exclusively be field hunts. Dressing for the weather is
extremely important here. Cold hands or feet will ruin your day
so be prepared for extreme cold and wind. If you require a
heater let us know. We will also provide each hunter with their
preference of a thermos full of hot coffee, tea or chicken soup.
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Daily per person rate,
Regular Seasons: $125 Max 4 persons |
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Daily per person rate,
Early/Late Seasons: $200 Max 4 persons |
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* I've
gone on a lot of guided hunts in Texas and other
waterfowling hotspots but John (from BJ Sports) is the best duck and
goose caller we've hunted with. We had a great
time and we're already booked again for next season.
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INDIANA
| North Zone - Hunt the St. Joseph
River or fields in the immediate are for both ducks and Canada geese. If
you're on a river hunt, bring waders. |
| Daily per person rate:
$125 Max 3 persons |
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| South Zone - If you've never seen
a cloud of about 500 - 1,000 wood ducks, try this float hunt. You may or
may not get a crack at a mallard or two, but the only reason you won't limit
on wood ducks is because you can't hit them. |
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Daily per person
rate: $150 Max 2 persons |
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HOW
TO BOOK A TRIP
STEP 1: Call, email,
or stop by the store
STEP 2: Provide
the following information:
STEP 3: We will
immediately contacting outfitters and guides that meet
your criteria
STEP 4: We will
contact you to confirm that you still want to book the trip
STEP 5: Pay
a 50% deposit
STEP 6: We give
you contact info for your outfitter or guide
STEP 7: We
provide your outfitter or guide with your contact info
STEP 8: You show
up for your booked trip and pay your balance due to your guide, in
the form of cash, before your hunt begins
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