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July 16, 2026

Mike Schoonveld: New sun protection product legalized that anglers should know about

Featured, Fishing, Home Page News, Michigan, National Fishing /

It’s summer, the time of year most outdoor people think about and religiously use sunscreen, mostly because they want keep from being sunburned. More important is each exposure to the sun’s UV rays ups your chances of contracting skin cancer sometime in the future.
As a “skin cancer” survivor, I know. I also know that even though I visit a dermatologist at least every six months, the doctor always spots troubling “pre-cancerous” spots on my face and occasionally on other areas.

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Pennsylvania’s feathered angler – the great blue heron – is thriving

Featured, Home Page News, National News, Nature Page & Night Sky, News, Pennsylvania /

State College, Pa. — As reported by the Audubon Society, many bird species are in serious decline. One species that actually has increased in numbers during the past 25 years is a large bird that many fishermen are quite familiar with – the great blue heron.

Pennsylvania’s feathered angler – the great blue heron – is thriving Read More »

Wolf blamed for dog’s death, owner hoping for changes to Michigan policy

Featured, Michigan, National News, News /

During the early morning hours of June 2, Calumet’s Jolene Raudio had to deal with the nightmare many dog owners dread – one of her cherished pets had been killed and partially eaten 300 feet from her home on the 80-acre farm where she lives with her daughter and parents in Michigan’s Houghton County.
Gray wolves were blamed. A representative from the Michigan DNR visited the property to verify the report.

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Tom Pink: Can anything replace the valued Michigan United Conservation Clubs?

Featured, Fishing, Home Page News, Hunting, Michigan, National Fishing, National Hunting, Opinion /

I’ve been thinking a lot about Jack Ammerman’s column in Michigan Outdoor News a couple months ago about the impending dissolution of Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) and Victor Skinner’s story that followed when the organization’s board made the official decision to close the doors in June.
Since then, many have wondered who or what will take the place of this influential group that had been around since 1937. I didn’t know, until I read Skinner’s story, that MUCC was the largest statewide conservation organization in the country, although I guess I shouldn’t have been surprised.

Tom Pink: Can anything replace the valued Michigan United Conservation Clubs? Read More »

Looking for a new compound bow for the 2026 hunting season? Here are great options

Gear & Gadgets, Home Page News, National Hunting /

Modern hunting bow speeds have largely plateaued in the mid-330s fps, with most flagship models landing between 330 and 350 fps which is plenty fast for hunting without sacrificing forgiveness.
Whatever your brand loyalty, do yourself a favor and visit your local pro shop to shoot a few of the bows below. You might be surprised.

Looking for a new compound bow for the 2026 hunting season? Here are great options Read More »

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