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December 26, 2025

Grayling stocking gets a boost from Michigan DNR and partners

After a successful first year reintroduction of Arctic grayling in several waterways in 2025, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and tribal partners are preparing to increase plants in 2026.
DNR fisheries officials are hoping to collect at least 1 million Arctic grayling from what’s now four year-classes of broodstock at the Marquette State Fish Hatchery in early spring 2026, increasing production from about 800,000 eggs for 2025 – the first year of stream reintroductions in nearly a century.

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Details emerge for Minnesota ‘duck summit’ set for March 27-28

A collection of individuals and groups with concerns for the future of ducks and duck hunting in Minnesota continues to forge ahead with plans for a “duck summit,” now scheduled to occur at Nicollet Public School, March 27-28.
The summit is co-sponsored by the Nicollet Conservation Club and the Fergus Falls Fish and Game Club, officials say.

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Christine Thomas: Skunked! Buckless in Wisconsin’s gun season

I took Major out to the little cabin this morning (Dec. 9) to pick up trail camera cards and so he could get a bit of exercise. I saw more turkeys in one trip around the farm than I saw deer in the entire nineday firearm deer season. There were 13 turkeys in the south cornfield and 15 in the north.

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What’s leading to the huge decline of grosbeaks? Research aims to find out

Colorful, bold, and sassy are good descriptors for the evening grosbeak that could be said to resemble a huge goldfinch.
In the east, the bird breeds in Canada and often visits Pennsylvania and other northeastern states during the winter. As beautiful as they are, the evening grosbeak is a species in trouble. 

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