I live in Houston TX right now. Grew up in NY. Spring 2024 Im moving to Stanton MI. Have a place on Nevins lake. I much prefer the cold over this miserable humidity. I hunted the UP this year without a dog. I also hunt Pittsburg NH every year. Ive only hunted MI once but walked up twice the number of birds that I did in NH. I'll get a dog early 2024. Thinking French Britney.
Traverse city is about 2 hrs north of our place. You are right, Whitmer sucks. If MI didn't allow machine guns, the move would have been a hard decline. Medicare for me next year. My wife likes Traverse City although she hasn't visited Traverse City in a long time. Love the small town feel of Stanton/Greenville. Much slower than the Houston area. I think its going to be a GREAT place to spend retirement.

Hope this helps.
Bill


Bill Johnson