Some Michigan hunters have taken issue with DNR conservation officers entering private property to check for violations and hunting licenses without the benefit of a search warrant.
Well, it appears the issue came to a head last month, and we’re going to need a legal interpretation of the law and the use of the Open Fields doctrine.
From growing up as a simple farm boy in Brown City, Mark Sak has fished and written his way to a spot on the wall of the national Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in Hayward, Wis.
When the Hall announced recently it’s 2026 class of inductees the long-time outdoors writer and former walleye fishing tournament pro was on the list.
“I couldn’t believe it. I know what it takes to get in and honestly I thought the payoff for me was that I was nominated. That’s an incredible honor itself. I honestly thought that was as far as it would go,” Sak told Michigan Outdoor News.
Michigan’s Mark Sak heading into Fishing Hall of Fame Read More »
Healthy panfish and bass fisheries make Craig and Morrison lakes worth a look if you’re seeking a good day on the water in southern Lower Michigan.
Bass, pike, panfish thriving in Craig, Morrison lakes in southern Michigan Read More »
Michigan turkey hunters will see big changes when the spring season opens on April 18. Most of the changes were made to simplify regulations – turning 14 management units into three – and to give hunters a better opportunity to fill their tags – expanding the length of the individual hunts.
In the past, poor weather could all but squash your opportunity to tag a gobbler.
Some good reports on the rivers of strong steelhead action. And perch fishing remains solid in a number of places.
Michigan Outdoor News Fishing Report –November 7, 2025 – video Read More »
If you’re longing for some quiet fishing time and a wilderness adventure, the western Upper Peninsula’s Deer Island Lake might make your dreams come true.
Chock full of bronzebacks… check out U.P.’s Deer Island Lake Read More »
Epizootic hemorrhagic disease continues to be a problem and a concern for hunters in much of southern Michigan.
As of Oct. 30, the often deadly whitetail virus had been confirmed in deer in 14 counties including Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Ingham, Ionia, Jackson, Lenawee, Mecosta, Van Buren, and Washtenaw.
Outdoor Observations: EHD leaving its mark on parts of southern Michigan’s deer herd Read More »
The official cause of death of the two backpackers found deceased in June on Isle Royale was confirmed last week by the Keweenaw County medical examiner.
The deaths of father and son campers John David Baird and Bradley Kenneth Baird, both of Northville, Mich., were ruled a homicide and a suicide, respectively, by Keweenaw County Medical Examiner Dr. Petio Ketov, according to copies of the death certificates obtained from Keweenaw County by Michigan Outdoor News.
Examiner rules on Isle Royale deaths of two backpackers Read More »
At its October meeting in Houghton, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission had five fisheries orders up for approval. The commission approved two of the orders while the other three were tabled for action until the November meeting, due to amendments being proposed for each.
NRC eyes amendments to handful of Michigan fishing rule proposals Read More »
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