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Fishing and Hunting
AND HUNTING
Discover Lansing’s Community of Fishing and Hunting
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By Amy Zander
Lansing is truly the heartbeat of Michigan. Besides being located in the center of this great state and being the capital, there is so much outdoor wildlife to be enjoyed in and around our urban center. You are never far from a refreshing walk in the woods and you can easily dip your toes in a fresh, clear body of water.
Our community has a thriving and passionate culture of hunting and shing enthusiasts and many places to enjoy both of these sports. Let’s take a look at some of the popular spots, organizations, and hidden gems.
HUNTING AND FISHING ORGANIZATIONS IN LANSING If you are new to the area, new to the sport, or simply want to connect with more people are love hunting and shing, here are some great groups to check out.
Safari Club International, Lansing Chapter Safari Club (SCI) is an international organization that primarily focuses on Hunter Advocacy with chapters all over the world. The members are passionate about sportsmanship, laws regarding hunting rights, and sharing the love of hunting with younger generations. The group is very generous to the Michigan DNR, funding many studies and projects. SCI also sends local teachers to Wyoming every summer to learn more about outdoor education through their American Wilderness Leadership School (AWLS.) While there, teachers also have the option of becoming certi- ed to instruct archery. They can then start an archery program at their school and SCI helps provide the necessary equipment to get the program started. The Lansing chapter holds several meetings a year, social events, fundraisers, auctions, and rales. To nd out more information or to attend their next event please visit lansingsci.com
The Demmer Center The Demmer Center is part of the Michigan State University Campus and is open to the public. Demmer is a shooting sports training facility with both indoor and outdoor archery ranges (including a 3D walking course). They also have indoor rearm ranges. Demmer oers a variety of shooting experiences ranging from beginner to advanced in both archery and rearms including our Introductory Archery and Firearms sessions. They also oer experiences designed specically for women and children, as well as classes such as the Basic Pistol Certication Class and frequent Concealed Pistol License classes. Demmer is located at: 4830 East Jolly Road, Lansing, Michigan 48910 517-884-0550 www.canr.msu.edu/demmercenter
HIDDEN GEMS
Harris Nature Center! My husband and I love the gorgeous, wooded nature trails, and our kids love the “Beaver’s Lodge”, the giant climbing spider web and fossil dig in the kids play area! If you enjoy being outside, this is a must-visit! Tiffanie W., East Lansing 10 years
Capital Area Sportsmen’s League This club is a membership club that provides indoor and outdoor pistol and rifle ranges, indoor and outdoor archery ranges, and an outdoor shotgun range. Members enjoy access to the beautiful ranges, a hall to rent and many fun activities and clubs. This club also hosts the annual Michigan Youth Hunter Education Challenge is a youth program of the National Rifle Association of America and is recognized as the most comprehensive youth hunting program anywhere in North America. They also hours that are open to the public. They are located at: 7534 Old River Trail, Lansing, MI 48917 (517) 627-6982 www.micasl.org > CONTINUED
Rose Lake Shooting Range The DNR-staed Rose Lake shooting range oers a safe shooting environment and is family-friendly. You will work with highly trained employees that are very friendly. Rose Lake has a rifle/pistol range, hand trap range, and an archery range. The range is available for youth groups and hunter education programs. Rose Lake also provides public hunting land. It is located at: Between Stoll and Clark Roads 14500 Peacock Road, Bath, MI 48808 GPS: 42.80594N; 84.37581W 517-641-7801
Total Firearms Gun Shop Total Firearms is a store and an indoor pistol range. They carry a large selection of guns, shing goods, and archery equipment for the Capitol City community. They are located at: 1380 N Cedar Rd, Mason MI 48854 (517) 699-0597 www.totalrearmsgunshop.com PUBLIC HUNTING IN LANSING Rose Lake Lake Interstate State Game Area in Eaton County Dansville State Game Area in Ingham County
POPULAR PUBLIC FISHING SPOTS IN LANSING You are always within casting distance of many public shing spots in the Lansing area. You will nd an abundance of freshwater sh including trout, bass, walleye, pansh and more! Here are some of the better-known spots.
Hawk Island Park. 100-acre, all-seasons park that is family-friendly. It also features boat rental (seasonal), swimming (beach and splash pad), trails, large playground, snowboarding and sledding, and a dog park. Several pavilions and a bathroom. Fishing can be accessed by boat or kayak, or along the long boardwalk. 1601 E. Cavanaugh Rd., Lansing MI, 48910 pk.ingham.org/Parks/HawkIsland.aspx
Fitzgerald Park. The beautiful “Ledges” park in Grand Ledge (just west of Lansing) boasts one of the best spots for Fly Fishing on the Grand River. Check out the section from Lansing downstream to the Fitzgerald Dam in Grand Ledge. 133 Fitzgerald Park Drive, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Lake Lansing. Lake Lansing is located in Haslett, Michigan (just a few miles northeast of Lansing) and is a 450-acre natural lake approximately Access the lake through Lake Lansing Park where you can rent a boat, enjoy their shing dock and picnic shelters, and swim at the beach. Ice shing is also available in the winter. 1621 Pike Street, Haslett, MI 48840 pk.ingham.org/Parks/LakeLansingParkSouth.aspx
LOCAL TIP
Preuss Pets is a wonderful pet store, but an adventure for kids and adults where you can visit birds and enjoy the beauty of aquatic life. Allie P., Lansing (on and off 15 years)
Sleepy Hollow State Park. Sleepy Hollow is located 18 miles northeast of Lansing and includes a boat launch, campground, hiking, biking, equestrian trails, picnic shelters, and snowmobiling and ice shing in the winter. For shing, you have access to Lake Ovid (419 acre impoundment of the Little Maple River) or you can sh the winding river. 7835 E Price Rd, Laingsburg, MI 48848 http://www.michigandnr.com/ parksandtrails/Details.aspx?- type=SPRK&id=495
Crego Park. 200-acre wooded park featuring river access for shing, kayaking & canoeing plus linkage to trails including the Lansing River Trail. 1600 Fidelity Road, Lansing, MI 48910 https://www.lansing.org/listings/ crego-park/3484/ Trager Park. Nice little park next to the Red Cedar River along the Lansing River Trail. It is across Pennsylvania Avenue from Ingham County’s Potter Park and Zoo.
Brenke Fish Ladder. Located in Lansing’s Old Town district and situated along the Lansing River Trail. The sh ladder is architecturally beautiful while also serving an ecological purpose. There is also a playground nearby and is a short walk into Old Town. 216 E Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48906 https://lansingrivertrail.org/Brenke-Fish-Ladder
Shubel Park. A great little park for shing. It is bordered on three sides by the Red Cedar River and has a short path for hiking. 1655 Lindbergh Drive, Lansing, MI 48910
Moores Park. Community park, playground, basketball courts and public pool located next to the Red Cedar River close to downtown and in view of the automotive plants. A beautiful, natural space in an urban setting. 400 Moores River Dr, Lansing, Michigan
HIDDEN GEMS FOR FISHING The following two spots are lesser-known (well, not anymore!) and provide some very peaceful shing options.
Lake Delta Park. A serene lake that lies beside an industrial smokestack on Lansing’s westside in Delta Township. Park in a gravel lot of canal street and walk a shady trail around the lake to several shing spots. There are a couple of docks or you can shore sh. This lake does not have a playground or other facilities for families. 3902-8898 S Canal Rd, Lansing, MI 48917
Lincoln Brick Park. A county park located in Grand Ledge (Eaton County) just west of Lansing. This park has many trails, a beach, and river shing, as well as a couple of smaller shing holes. There is plenty of parking throughout the park near dierent destinations. Lincoln Brick also has a playground and picnic shelters. 13991 Tallman Rd, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
THIS IS JUST A SAMPLE OF THE MANY AVAILABLE PUBLIC PLACES TO GO FISHING AROUND THE LANSING AREA. IF YOU FIND A FAVORITE SPOT, LET US KNOW!
About the Author: Amy Zander, owner of Zeedia Media and Co-Founder of Brand Archetypes, is a long-time resident of the Lansing area. She provides marketing and branding guidance to many local businesses including content creation and social media marketing. When she isn’t writing, Amy enjoys shing with her family, hiking, biking and camping around the beautiful state of Michigan. Connect with Amy @ZeediaMedia and www.zeediamedia.com
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Islamic Center of East Lansing Mosque in East Lansing, Michigan 920 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 351-4309 www.lansingislam.com
Journey Life Church Pentecostal church in Delhi Charter Township, Michigan 2289 N Cedar St, Holt, MI 48842 (517) 694-1002 www.journeylifechurch.com
South Church Church in Delta Charter Township, Michigan 5250 Cornerstone Dr, Lansing, MI 48917 (517) 322-2000 Southlife.org
Riverview Church - Holt Non-denominational church in Delhi Charter Township, Michigan 3585 E Willoughby Rd, Holt, MI 48842 517) 694-3400 Rivchurch.com
Trinity Church Church in Delhi Charter Township, Michigan 3355 Dunckel Rd, Lansing, MI 48911 (517) 272-3820 Trinitywired.com Mount Hope Church Assemblies of God church in Delta Charter Township, Michigan 202 S Creyts Rd, Lansing, MI 48917 (517) 327-4673 Mounthopechurch.org
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Catholic church in East Lansing, Michigan 955 Alton Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 351-7215 Elcatholics.org
University Lutheran Church Place of worship in East Lansing, Michigan 1020 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 332-2559 www.ulcel.org
Bharatiya Temple Hindu temple in Meridian Charter Township, Michigan 955 Haslett Rd, Haslett, MI 48840 (517) 339-6337 www.lansingtemple.org
Saint Mary Catholic Church of Williamston Catholic church in Williamston, Michigan 157 High St, Williamston, MI 48895 (517) 655-2620 www.saint-mary.church
Shaarey Zedek Congregation Synagogue in East Lansing, Michigan 1924 Coolidge Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 351-3570 shaareyzedek.com
Quan Am Temple Lansing Michigan Buddhist temple in Ingham County, Michigan 1840 College Rd, Mason, MI 48854 (517) 699-3696 www.facebook.com/pages/Quan-AMTemple/116382328389910
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Meridian Charter Township, Michigan 4910 Hagadorn Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 351-3640 www.lds.org
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Lansing, Michigan 1701 E Saginaw St, Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 482-7341 www.holytrinity-lansing.org
HISTORY OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN TO... MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
HISTORY ▸ Founded in 1855 ▸ Prototype for 69 land-grant institutions established under the Morrill Act of 1862 ▸ First institution of higher learning in the United States to teach scientic agriculture
OFFICIAL NAME CHANGES February 12, 1855– Agricultural College of the State of Michigan March 15, 1861 – State Agricultural College June 2, 1909 – Michigan Agricultural College May 1, 1925 – Michigan State College of Agriculture and Applied Science July 1, 1955 – Michigan State University of Agriculture and Applied Science January 1, 1964 – Michigan State University
TRADITION Nickname: Spartans Colors: Green and white Mascot: Sparty Conference: Big Ten
CAMPUS PROFILE ▸ Located in East Lansing, three miles east of Michigan’s capitol in Lansing ▸ 5,200-acre campus ▸ 566 buildings, including 110 with academic or instructional space ▸ Approximately 19,600 acres throughout Michigan used for agricultural and natural resources research and education
ACADEMICS ▸ More than 200 programs of undergraduate, graduate, and professional study ▸ Outstanding record of students earning prestigious national and international scholarships: Goldwater, 46; Rhodes, 19; Churchill, 18; Truman, 16; Marshall, 16; Udall, 12; Hollings, 7; Gates, 4; and Mitchell, 4 ▸ Freshman class prole (middle 50 percent of fall 2018 entering class): high school GPA, 3.5–3.9; SAT combined score (math and critical reading), 1130–1300; ACT composite score, 23–29 ▸ More than 275 education abroad programs in more than 60 countries on all continents
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Check out Polka Dots and Bliss boutiques. Back patio dining at Riverhouse Inn. Nora L., Williamston 15 years
SPARTAN COMMUNITY Students (fall 2018) ▸ Approximately 50,351 total: from all 83 counties in Michigan, all 50 states in the United States and Washington, D.C. and 141 other countries ▸ 39,423 undergraduate, 10,928 graduate and professional ▸ 51.9 percent women, 48.1 percent men ▸ 20.6 percent students of color, 12.4 percent international students
Faculty and Academic Staff ▸ Approximately 5,722 ▸ Support sta employees ▸ Approximately 7,201 ▸ Living alumni ▸ Approximately 576,000 worldwide CAMPUS LIFE Athletics ▸ 25 varsity squads: 12 intercollegiate sports for men and 13 intercollegiate sports for women ▸ Women’s golf team named 2018 Big Ten Champions, its second straight Big Ten Championship title ▸ In spring 2019, 116 student-athletes earned Academic All-Big Ten honors. MSU led the conference with eight student-athletes posting a perfect 4.0 cumulative GPA. ▸ 22 straight NCAA appearances by men’s basketball team, including 10 Final Fours ▸ One of the largest intramural sports programs in the nation ▸ Facilities: Spartan Stadium, Breslin Student Events Center, Daugherty Football Building/Skandalaris Football Center, Berkowitz Basketball Complex, Munn Ice Arena, Jenison Field House, McLane Baseball Stadium (Kobs Field), DeMartin Stadium (soccer), Forest Akers Golf Courses, McCaree Pool, Ralph Young Field (eld hockey/track), Old College Field, MSU Tennis Facility, and three intramural facilities
Culture and Entertainment ▸ Broad Art Museum: committed to exploring global contemporary culture and ideas through art ▸ Wharton Center for Performing Arts: four venues–Cobb Great Hall, Pasant Theatre, MSU Auditorium and Fairchild Theatre–host a variety of cultural events ▸ Breslin Student Events Center: state-of-the-art arena hosts special events such as concerts, commencements, ice shows, sporting events, banquets, conventions and trade shows ▸ MSU Museum: oers anthropological, biological, folklife, geological and historical exhibits and programs ▸ Abrams Planetarium: houses a Digistar 5 computer graphics planetarium projector and a 150-seat Sky Theater ▸ Horticulture Gardens: six distinct gardens over 7.5 acres provide a living laboratory where plants and people grow together ▸ Student organizations ▸ Registered student groups: more than 900 ▸ Student media: The State News and Impact 89 FM radio ▸ Greek-letter community: more than 50 nationally a©liated organizations
Programs for Persons with Disabilities Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities provides disability-related information and referrals msu.edu/about/thisismsu/facts.php
Tea • Coffee • Caffeine B U T F I R S T , . . . O R T E A ! . . . COFFEE!
Reputation Beverage Co - Lansing (formerly The Coee Bean) We have an extensive lineup of exclusive, handcraed, coee cocktails that you won’t nd anywhere else. We feature locally roasted beans, premium ingredients and cutting-edge techniques to create our oneof-a-kind coee drinks. Our teas and kombucha are no dierent. Just like everything else we do, they are unique, handcraed drinks made from the highest quality ingredients with your health in mind. Address: 800 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912 reputationbev.com
Chapelure at Heights Eastwood Easy going coee shop & bakery oering a variety of desserts, breads, rolls & sandwiches. Address: 2429 Showtime Dr, Lansing, MI 48912 www.chapelureeastwood.com
Strange Matter Coee We’re Strange Matter Coee; a multi-roaster coee bar & bakery in Lansing, Michigan. We originally opened as a coee stand in the Eastside’s Allen Street Farmers Market. Our rst small shop opened in 2014, with only four employees and twenty seats. Since then, we’ve grown to two locations, started our own bakery, and now have over twenty employees! Address: 2010 E Michigan Ave #103, Lansing, MI 48912 strangemattercoee.com
Strange Matter Coee We’re Strange Matter Coee; a multi-roaster coee bar & bakery in Lansing, Michigan. We originally opened as a coee stand in the Eastside’s Allen Street Farmers Market. Our rst small shop opened in 2014, with only four employees and twenty seats. Since then, we’ve grown to two locations, started our own bakery, and now have over twenty employees! Address: 337 S Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48933 strangemattercoee.com
Blue Owl Coee COMMUNITY DRIVEN COFFEE Address: 1149 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910 www.blueowlcoee.net
Blue Owl Coee Address: 213 Ann St Suite C, East Lansing, MI 48823 www.blueowlcoee.net
Chapelure Easy going coee shop & bakery oering a variety of desserts, breads, rolls & sandwiches. Located in: Hannah Plaza Address: 4750 Hagadorn Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 www.chapelureeastwood.com
Timeout Play Cafe We are a children’s play space for 6yrs and under oering a home away from home, with an upscale cafe. Enjoy comfortable seating perfect for any size meetup group and for the solo parent or grandparent who came to enjoy a little TimeOut to themselves to read a magazine, work from home, talk on the phone or do a little shopping. Address: 2650 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823 timeoutplaycafe.com
Espresso Royale We have many premium varieties of coee, unique and house-made food choices, beverages made to your exact specications, mugs and gi cards availble at our cafe’s. You will nd medium and dark roasts to suit your tastes, and even flavored coees for those with cravings for chocolate and almonds, vanilla, hazelnut, or even Irish cream. Online, we oer whole bean coee that you can grind yourself for premium freshness or coee beans that can be ground to your specication. Also available for purchase are a wide variety of rare green beans from around the world, gi cards and mugs. Address: 527 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823 espressoroyalecoee.com
Espresso Royale 1500 West Lake Lansing Rd. East Lansing,Michigan 48823 espressoroyalecoee.com Kung Fu Tea Bubble tea specialist with a selection of other hot & cold drinks, including coee & slushes. Address: 2929 Hannah Blvd Suite 2, East Lansing, MI 48823 www.kungfutea.com
Bubble Island Bubble Island has been serving bubble tea to Michigan college students since 2002. Create your own custom drink or enjoy our signature blends and fried snacks while playing games with your friends. Address: 515 E Grand River Ave E, East Lansing, MI 48823 www.bubbleisland.com Reputation Beverage Co- Dewitt (formerly The Coee Bean) We have an extensive lineup of exclusive, handcraed, coee cocktails that you won’t nd anywhere else. We feature locally roasted beans, premium ingredients and cutting-edge techniques to create our one-of-a-kind coee drinks. Our teas and kombucha are no dierent. Just like everything else we do, they are unique, handcraed drinks made from the highest quality ingredients with your health in mind. Address: 116 N Bridge St, Dewitt, MI 48820 reputationbev.com
LOCAL TIP
Chapelure at Heights Eastwood provides the perfect relaxing environment to enjoy a coffee or pastry! Catch WRQPUQOGGOCKNUYKVJVJGKTHTGGYKſQTEJCNNGPIG[QWT friends to one of the many board games they have on-hand! Either way, you’re sure to enjoy your time there... and your treats! Sharon W., East Lansing 10 years
