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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'.

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REMEMBER:  If the date on this report is a few days old it means we haven't heard anything since that time.  We would welcome your input with anything new.

LAKE MICHIGAN:  Don't go.  Lake's a little lumpy today and 14-footers coming tonight.  Maybe this wind will blow the warm water out so the fish will start moving in.

ST. JOE PIERS:  Don't go.  If you don't believe me, click here.  The picture was taken at 1:35PM Friday.

ST. JOE RIVER:  Some guys who were at the dam this morning stopped by earlier and said nothing was going on down that way. 

OTHER STREAMS:  Fish in the PAW PAW!!  Fella just came in and said he's been catching coho and even a steelhead or two the last couple of days up at Watervliet.  Could it be true??

INLAND LAKES:  No news.

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BOOK A HUNTING TRIP

Southwestern Michigan  *  Northern Indiana  *  Iowa.

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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

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.):

  • Iowa is a draw state for deer.

  • Must apply from mid-May through June 1.

  • To apply for a license, call 800-367-1188.

  • You may have no more than four (4) hunters in your party.

  • Request ZONE 3.

  • Have your credit card handy.

  • Lodge rates include five (5) days of hunting and lodging.

  • You can bring your own food or go into town to eat.

  • The Lodge has a full kitchen and bathroom.

  • You will have washer and dryer access.

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

IOWA - You'll need to know the following information before booking an Iowa turkey trip:

  • Iowa is a draw state for deer and turkey.

  • Must apply from from mid-January through February 1.

  • To apply for a license, call 800-367-1188.

  • You may have no more than four (4) hunters in your party.

  • Request ZONE 5.

  • Have your credit card handy.

  • Lodge rates include five (5) days of hunting and lodging.

  • You can bring your own food or go into town to eat.

  • The Lodge has a full kitchen and bathroom.

  • You will have washer and dryer access.

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 and possibly ducks.  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 (PARTY RATE)    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. 

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.

Daily per person rate, Regular Seasons:  $125     Max 4 persons

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.

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:

  • Choice of game

  • Choice of hunting style

  • Party size

  • Preferred date

  • Back-up date

  • Preferred location (state)

  • Spending limit

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

  • In the store - we will accept cash or credit card

  • On the phone - we will take your credit card information

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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