Free fishing weekend offers fun for the entire family
Michigan’s 30th annual Summer Free Fishing Weekend offers a great opportunity for Southwest Michigan families and out-of-state visitors alike to get together and enjoy some of the world’s best fishing on both inland and Great Lakes waters — at no charge.This year’s weekend is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12.Since 1986, Michigan has celebrated the free weekend as a way to promote awareness of the state’s vast aquatic resources and the fun of fishing. Anglers do not need a license for the event. All fishing license fees will be waived during the weekend, although all fishing regulations still apply. To encourage involvement in the Free Fishing Weekend, organized activities are being scheduled in communities across the state. These activities are coordinated by a wide variety of organizations, including local and state parks, constituent groups, schools, businesses and others. For more information on the Free Fishing Weekend, including a list of activities across the state, visit www.michigan.gov/freefishing. With more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, 36,000 miles of rivers and 11,000 inland lakes, Michigan and fishing go hand in hand. I encourage area anglers — and those who have never gone fishing — to get out and take part in one of our state’s premier outdoor activities during the free weekend. It’s a wonderful chance to pass along the joy of fishing to the next generation or to just get away from the stress of life and relax in the Michigan great outdoors. As always, I look forward to hearing your comments and feedback on the important issues facing Michigan. You can contact me at 517-373-6960.
Go outside and play during Free Fishing Weekend
The summer months are a great time for us to unplug and take our families outside to experience Pure Michigan in all its glory. Now that our beautiful summer weather has come out in full bloom, Southwest Michigan offers a variety of different outdoor activities for families to enjoy. One such opportunity with take place this weekend, June 11 and 12. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources annually hosts a “Summer Free Fishing Weekend” for all of Michigan’s residents and visitors to fish. This is a great time for folks to go out and catch dinner and take part in a time-honored tradition. There are over 230 lakes in Van Buren and Kalamazoo counties, and all fishing license fees will be waived for two days, but fishing regulations will still apply. Southwest Michigan abounds with countless natural resources, and scenic lakes, rivers, and streams are among them. This is the ideal time of year to take a friend or family member and head to a pier or go out on one of our lakes and go fishing. It’s a great time for family bonding and is a fun and exciting sport. Free Fishing Weekend takes place annually in June and February, a weekend during which the Michigan Department of Natural Resources promotes awareness of the state’s aquatic resources. The effort by the DNR to encourage everyone to enjoy our natural beauty through outdoor recreation is something we all should promote and support. If you have any questions or want to find more information about the 2016 Summer Free Fishing Weekend, be sure to visit www.michigan.gov/freefishing.
For your health & safety
Tick bite prevention
As the weather gets warmer, the tick population activity in Berrien County begins to increase. As residents spend more time outside, the Berrien County Health Department would like to remind people, especially those spending time outdoors and children at summer or day-camps, to protect themselves from tick-borne illnesses by taking a few precautionary steps. Ticks can carry illnesses such as Lyme disease, the most commonly reported vector-borne disease in the United States. In Michigan, 128 cases were reported in 2014 with the most exposures occurring in the Upper Peninsula and along Michigan’s western shoreline. The number of Lyme disease cases has slowly increased over the years in Michigan. Ticks are typically found in wooded or brushy areas with tall grass and leaf litter. Prompt recognition and treatment is essential to prevent serious illness and death. Residents can prevent tick bites by doing the following: Avoid tick-infested areas. Use insect repellent. Spray repellent containing DEET or Permethrin on clothes and on exposed skin. Bathe or shower as soon as possible after coming indoors (preferably within 2 hours) to wash off and more easily find ticks that are crawling on you. Perform daily tick checks. Always check for ticks after being outdoors, even in your own yard. For more information about diseases carried by ticks, please visit www.bchdmi.org or www.cdc.gov/ticks.
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