Michigan’s Outdoor Calendar
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Michigan published in the April 24, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
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April 22, 2026
Michigan Cuffs & Collars: Suspicious tag on buck at taxidermist leads to charges
Michigan cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR Conservation Officers. These reports are from the April 24, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
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Michigan’s spring turkey season kicks off with new regs in place
A new rule that requires all turkey hunters to report their successful hunt within 72 hours of harvest or before transferring possession of the bird may have flown under some hunters’ proverbial radars.
But it can’t be used an excuse. The statewide season kicked off April 18 in many counties, with a couple of seasons following closely behind.
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Michigan’s steelhead egg collection endures hit
Storms that hit Michigan pushed back the planned start of steelhead egg collections at the Little Manistee River Weir after damage caused a power failure, resulting in the loss of some of the fish.
The effect the loss will have for this season was still unknown, DNR reported. The facility is the only source of steelhead in Michigan, and is a primary source for other states.
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Annual effort to protect spawning lake sturgeon looking for help on Michigan’s Black River
Help Wanted: Michigan resident to stand guard over lake sturgeon.
The Black Lake Chapter of “Sturgeon For Tomorrow” is partnering with Michigan DNR and tribal governments to protect lake sturgeon from illegal harvest during the fish’s six-week spawning season. On April 1, the organization began seeking volunteers to help through early June to stand guard as mature fish head upstream to their spawning sites along the Black River in Cheboygan County.
Mixed Bag: Michigan NRC votes to oppose dam sale
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission voted unanimously to pass a resolution opposing Consumers Energy’s planned sale of 13 hydropower dams. The vote came during the NRC’s April 8 meeting in Lansing.
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Results from FFS study part of talkers at MN-Fish Summit in Alexandria
Minnesota’s fishing advocacy organization, MN-FISH, hosted more than 230 people for its 2026 Angler’s Summit last Friday, April 17, with almost eight hours of programming.
It was an opportunity to celebrate fishing in the state, air concerns, learn about fisheries-related research, and discuss the role that anglers play in preserving the state’s fisheries.
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Pro Tip of the Week: Spring calls to lure in toms
Where to start with my decades of experience? I harvested my first turkey in 1985 in southeastern Minnesota. It was the first day I heard a wild turkey gobble.
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Minnesota’s statewide fishing and hunting report on April 22, 2026
Crappies continue to move in and out of shallow water. Here’s the Minnesota fishing and hunting report on April 22, 2026.
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