Looking for a diverse fishery with abundant panfish and large predators? Look no further that Iron County’s Chicagon Lake. With 1,100 acres of surface water and a maximum depth of 115 feet, Chicagon has deep species diversity including both cold-water and warm-water fisheries.
Diversity: It’s alive and well in two-story Chicagon Lake in Michigan’s Iron County Read More »
It’s the time of year when the walleyes are in the rivers. Here’s how to get ’em.
Michigan Outdoor News Fishing Report – May 26, 2023 – video Read More »
The Michigan DNR Wildlife Division proposed several changes to deer regulations at its meeting earlier this month at Lansing Community College West Campus.
At the same time, Natural Resources Commissioner John Walters tossed several amendments on the proposals. The two most surprising amendments are bypassing the protocol for antler point restrictions and seeking APRs across most of the Lower Peninsula, and changing opening day of firearms and archery deer seasons to a Saturday.
Outdoor Observations: Digging into proposed deer regulation changes in Michigan Read More »
The 136 miles of the Huron River provides a wealth of opportunities for anglers in southeastern Michigan.
Stocked walleyes supplement fishery on Michigan’s Portage Chain Read More »
Michigan hunting regulations are set on a three-year cycle, and 2023 marks the year for deer regulations to be discussed, changed, or tweaked.
The DNR Wildlife Division is proposing several changes to current deer regulations, and one of the state’s natural resources commissioners has added several amendments he hopes to push through as well. Antler point restrictions, and season dates are up for discussion.
Michigan Natural Resources Commission eyes whitetail regulation changes Read More »
A humble and hard-working man, Thorman has been an acquaintance of mine for years through contacts at legislative and Natural Resource Commission meetings.
Ernest Hemingway opined romantically about his trout fishing adventures in 1925 on the Big Two Hearted River in Luce County.
Northern pike and walleyes create fun fishery on Michigan’s Pike Lake Read More »
Mike Thorman is a busy man.
The Attica resident is the legislative director for the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation and represents a host of other hunting organizations at the state and local levels. He’s a regional director for the U.P. Bear Houndsmen, and a board member for the Sportmen’s Defense Alliance, and Citizens for Professional Wildlife Management.
Mike Thorman is the 2023 Michigan Outdoor News Person of the Year Read More »
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission at its April 13 meeting in Lansing approved frameworks for the 2023 duck and goose hunting seasons. Waterfowlers will again enjoy a 60-day duck season and a 107-day goose season.
Michigan commission approves liberal goose, duck seasons for 2023 Read More »
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