Activity Guide - Michigan House Republicans

1-31 BATTLE CREEK
International Festival of Lights 4-19 HICKORY CORNERS
Kellogg Manor House Holiday Walk Ionia’s Hometown Holiday & Electric Light Christmas
Parade
5 LOWELL
Annual Night-time Santa Parade
5 NASHVILLE
Christmas Parade
5 DELTON
Hometown Christmas
5 HASTINGS
Hastings Christmas Parade
Kalamazoo Gun & Knife Show 10 LYONS
Christmas By The River
12 MIDDLEVILLE
Middleville Christmas Parade
12 DOWLING
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute’s History of the
Landscape Hike
12 PORTLAND
Breakfast with Santa
12-13 HASTINGS
Charlton Park’s Of Christmas Past
15 ALTO
Reindeer at the Alto Library
21 MIDDLEVILLE
Holly Trolley Holiday
31 KALAMAZOO
New Year’s Fest
31 HASTINGS
New Years Eve Ball Drop
31 MIDDLEVILLE
New Years Eve Ball Drop
JANUARY 2016
3 HASTINGS
Motorcycle Swap Meet
9 NEWBERRY
Tahquamenon Country Sled Dog Race 10 DOWLING
When traveling throughout our great state during the winter months,
it’s possible to find activities to suit everyone - outdoor enthusiasts,
families, adventure seekers and everyone in between. Whether you
prefer sledding or tubing, ice fishing or hunting, or even dog sledding,
Michigan offers endless amounts of outdoors adventures. For those
who prefer to stay warm, many destinations boast resorts with indoor
water parks and award-winning spas. I welcome you to experience the
diversity of experiences the Mitten State has to offer. Because when
you’re a Michigander, every day is a snow day.
To find locations for any of the activities mentioned above, along with
more detailed information about parks, accommodations and indoor
options, please visit www.michigan.org/winter to use Pure Michigan’s
interactive map.
PAID
Activity Guide
Sincerely,
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute’s January Brunch and
Winter Festival
11-24 DETROIT
North American International Auto Show 2016
22-24 HOUGHTON LAKE
Tip Up Town USA 23 ALTO
Sled Dogs at Alto Library
23 DOWLING
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute’s Moonlight Snowshoe
Hike
23-24 GRAND RAPIDS
Great Skate Winterfest 28-31 GRAND RAPIDS
Michigan International Auto Show 29-31 HOUGHTON LAKE
Tip Up Town USA 30 HOLLAND
Downtown Rail Jam
30 DOWLING
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute’s Introduction to CrossCountry Skiing
STATE REPRESENTATIVE MIKE CALLTON
(855) 373-0842 :: MikeCallton@house.mi.gov :: www.RepMikeCallton.com
MIKE CALLTON
State Representative
87th District
WWW.MICHIGAN.ORG/TRAVEL-GUIDE
5-6 KALAMAZOO
Michigan is home to thousands of miles of snowmobile trails, as well
as beautiful terrain for cross country skiing, snowshoeing and much
more. Michigan’s vast skiing and snowboarding hills draw tourists from
across the country to experience the freshest snow on the slopes.
Order Your Official 2015 Pure Michigan Winter Travel Guide
4-5 IONIA
Celebrate “A Hometown Christmas” 2015
Want to start planning your next
Michigan winter getaway today?
4 GREENVILLE
Hastings Holiday Hop
FREE TRAVEL GUIDE
4-6 HASTINGS
Michigan’s most magical time of year has arrived. From sledding hills
filled with laughter and joy to the sense of wonder that accompanies a
snowshoe trek through the woods on a silent evening, this is the best
time of year to conquer fresh hills and explore new trails. Opportunities
abound to bundle up and head outdoors to play in the winter wonderland
of Pure Michigan.
P.O. Box 30014 | Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Lowell Holiday Market
MIKE CALLTON
1-23 LOWELL
LANSING, MI
PERMIT NO. 1200
Dear Friends,
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DECEMBER 2015
PRSRT STD
U.S. POSTAGE
COMMUNITY EVENTS
State Representative
MIKE CALLTON
(855) 373-0842 :: MikeCallton@house.mi.gov
WWW.REPMIKECALLTON.COM
2015-2016 FISHING SEASONS
MUSKELLUNGE, NORTHERN PIKE & WALLEYE SEASONS (Lower Peninsula)
4Apr. 26, 2015– Mar. 15, 2016
MUSKELLUNGE, NORTHERN PIKE & WALLEYE SEASONS (Upper Peninsula)
4May 15, 2015– Mar. 15, 2016
Here’s the line
on getting a
fishing license
4Visit your local license retailer
and make a purchase in person;
4Use the E-License system to
buy one online 24-7. Visit
www.mdnr-elicense.com; or
2015-2016
STATEWIDE
HUNTING
SEASONS
CATCH-AND-KEEP BASS SEASON (most waters)
4May 23– Dec. 31, 2015
DEER HUNTING
MUSKELLUNGE SEASON (Lake St. Clair & St. Clair and Detroit Rivers)
4Jun. 6– Dec. 15, 2015
ARCHERY
STATEWIDE
4Dec. 1, 2015– Jan. 1, 2016
LAKE STURGEON SEASON (Great Lakes, Lake. St. Clair & St. Clair River)
4Jul. 16 – Nov. 30, 2015
LAKE STURGEON SEASON (Otsego Lake)
4Jul. 16, 2015– Mar. 15, 2016
NORTHERN PIKE AND MUSKELLUNGE SPEAR FISHING
4Dec. 1, 2015– Mar. 15, 2016
CATFISH, YELLOW PERCH, SUNFISH, WHITE BASS & SMELT
4Open All Year
4Go to www.mi.gov/fish with
your smartphone to buy a
24-hour all-species license.
Have your driver’s license
number and credit or debit
card ready.
MUZZLELOADING
STATEWIDE
4Zone 1 & 2: Dec. 4–13, 2015
4 Zone 3: Dec. 4–20, 2015
LATE ANTLERLESS FIREARM
4Dec. 21, 2015–Jan. 1, 2016
OTHER GAME
HUNTING
COTTONTAIL RABBIT
& SNOWSHOE HARE
4Sept. 15, 2015– Mar. 31, 2016
For rules, seasons, license
information and more, consult the
2015 Michigan Fishing Guide at
www.michigan.gov/fishing.
COYOTE
4Jul. 15, 2015 – Apr. 15, 2016
CROW
4Feb. 1 – Mar. 31, 2016
FREE
GRAY & RED FOX
4Oct. 15, 2015– Mar. 1, 2016
RACCOON
4Oct. 1, 2015– Jan. 31, 2016
FISHING
WEEKEND
FEB. 13-14
All fishing license fees will
be waived for two days.
Residents and out-of-state
visitors may enjoy fishing on
both inland and Great Lakes
waters for all species of fish.
All fishing regulations will still apply.
ICE FISHING SAFETY TIPS
4No ice is safe ice! Ice thickness varies across a lake. Avoid areas where there is
flow (feeder streams and springs) or in-water obstructions (bridge pilings, docks,
and dam structures), since ice is usually thinner around these objects.
4Always fish with a partner or in an area where several other anglers are present.
4Let others know exactly where you are going and when you plan to return.
4Place a cell phone in a plastic bag to protect it from moisture in case you get wet.
4Always take along a throw cushion or wear a personal flotation device in case
of immersion.
RUFFED GROUSE
4Dec. 1, 2015– Jan. 1, 2016
EXPLORE THE PURE MICHIGAN
INTERACTIVE MAP
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Cross Country Skiing
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Ice Fishing
Ice Climbing
Snowboarding
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing
Snow Tubing
Sledding & Tobogganing
ADD TO TRIP PLANNER
www.michigan.org/interactive-map
MICHIGAN SNOWMOBILE
TRAIL MAPS
Michigan has more than 6,200 miles of snowmobile trails
that interconnect throughout the state. For full trail maps,
visit the Department of Natural Resources website at
WWW.MICHIGAN.GOV/DNR
SQUIRREL – FOX & GRAY
(includes black phase)
4Sept. 15, 2015– Mar. 1, 2016
*Please review hunting
digests for all specific rules
and regulations available at
Michigan.gov/dnrdigests
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY COURSE
Before venturing out on your snowmobile adventures
the DNR recommends safety training courses to all
snowmobile operators. Kids between the ages of 12
and 17 who plan to ride without an adult or across
a main road must have completed a safety course.
Visit the DNR website to see the many options for
snowmobile safety courses, both in person and
online. Stay safe and happy snowmobiling!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
FEBRUARY 2016
1-6 SAULT STE. MARIE
48th Annual I-500 Snowmobile Race 2016
3-6 HOUGHTON
Winter Carnival 4-6 CADILLAC
North American Snow Festival 2016
5-7 SOUTH HAVEN
Ice Breaker Festival 5-7 SAINT JOSEPH
Magical Ice Fest 5-7 WHITMORE LAKE
Michigan Pond Hockey Classic
11-15 MARQUETTE
The UP 200, Midnight Run & Jackpine 30 Sled Dog
Races
11-14 GUN LAKE
Gun Lake Winterfest
13 DOWLING
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute’s Great Backyard Bird
Count Hike
20-21 IRON MOUNTAIN
Pine Mountain Continental Cup Ski Jumping
Tournament 26-27 COMSTOCK PARK
Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival 2016
MARCH 2016
10-20 GRAND RAPIDS
LaughFest 13 IONIA
Ionia Expo
17 HASTINGS
St. Patricks Day Parade
17-20 GRAND RAPIDS
Ultimate Sport Show 2016
DON’T SEE AN EVENT?
Tell us about it, so we make sure it’s listed next year.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE MIKE CALLTON
(855) 373-0842 :: MikeCallton@house.mi.gov :: www.RepMikeCallton.com