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As fewer Michiganders hunt and fish, more ride trails and kitesurf

Michigan Public | By Stateside Staff
Published August 2, 2016 at 5:12 PM EDT
Activities like trail riding and paddleboarding are growing in popularity in Michigan.
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Activities like trail riding and paddleboarding are growing in popularity in Michigan.

What does "outdoor Michigan" mean to you?

For decades, hunting and fishing would have been among the top answers.

But times change, and Michigan needs to retool the way it's pitching its outdoor charms. 

Ted Roelofs looks at selling the Michigan outdoors to a new generation inhis latest piece for Bridge Magazine. He joined us today to take a look at how the outdoor sports scene is changing in Michigan.

GUEST Ted Roelofs' piece in Bridge Magazine examines how Michigan is adapting to the shifting interests of outdoors enthusiasts.

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