Friday, June 5th, 2026
My Account

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

Main Menu
Menu
Search
My Account
Friday, June 5th, 2026

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

Main Menu
Menu
Subscribe to Outdoor News

Bill Parker

Michigan NRC adjusting deer regulations that impact antlerless harvest, specialty hunts

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

Michigan bowhunters have gained antlerless deer harvest opportunity in the Upper Peninsula, and Liberty and Independence hunt participants can again target bucks.
Those two changes were approved earlier this month by the state Natural Resources Commission during its meeting at Lansing Community College. The Commission voted 4-1 (two commissioners missed the meeting) to open the entire U.P. to antlerless harvest by archers with a combo or regular deer license. Commissioner Dave Anthony cast the only vote in opposition.

Michigan NRC adjusting deer regulations that impact antlerless harvest, specialty hunts Read More »

Outdoor Observations: Some good news from Michigan’s NRC meeting regarding invasive carp barrier

Featured, Featured, Illinois, Michigan, Nature Page & Night Sky, Opinion, Opinion /

Here’s some more good news from the April Natural Resources Commission meeting in Michigan:
As the meeting was drawing to a close, Department of Natural Resources Director Scott Bowen made an encouraging announcement.

Outdoor Observations: Some good news from Michigan’s NRC meeting regarding invasive carp barrier Read More »

Outdoor Observations: Here’s why Michigan’s federal funds for the outdoors has declined recently

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

A news story in the last edition of Michigan Outdoor News outlined the Michigan DNR’s federal appropriation from the Wildlife and Sportfish Restoration Fund.
I was awaiting a response from DNR, but it arrived too late for me to be able to add it to the story. One of the questions I asked is why Michigan’s total appropriation has declined in recent years (down $1.1 million from 2024 and down $5.4 million from 2023 to 2024.)

Outdoor Observations: Here’s why Michigan’s federal funds for the outdoors has declined recently Read More »

Michigan NRC approves waterfowl season framework for 2025

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

The state Natural Resources Commission, at its meeting in Lansing on April 10, approved the dates and framework for the 2025-26 Michigan waterfowl regulations.
A shortened early teal season and an increased pintail daily bag limit are the two major changes for the upcoming fall waterfowl season. Since waterfowl are migratory, they essentially are managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which sets framework for the states to work within.

Michigan NRC approves waterfowl season framework for 2025 Read More »

Diverse fishery, camping await at Sugarloaf Lake in Michigan’s Washtenaw County

Lake Profile, Lake Profile, Michigan /

Sugarloaf is a relatively oval-shaped lake nestled in west-central Washtenaw County inside the Waterloo Recreation Area. It features 205 acres of surface area. The maximum depth is 20 feet, in a hole in the middle of the lake, although the majority of the water is 5 feet deep or less.

Diverse fishery, camping await at Sugarloaf Lake in Michigan’s Washtenaw County Read More »

Michigan Natural Resources Commission considers deer regulation changes

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

The Michigan Natural Resources Commission is considering two deer regulation proposals: 1. Removing the antlerless-only mandate from the Liberty and Independence hunts, and 2. allowing archery hunters to take an antlerless deer on a single or combo license anywhere in the UP.
These proposed changes were presented to the NRC earlier this month and are expected to be voted on by the commission at its May 8 meeting.

Michigan Natural Resources Commission considers deer regulation changes Read More »

GET THE OUTDOOR NEWS DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX

Sign up for the Outdoor News Weekly Newsletter and get 2 months of FREE access to OutdoorNews.com – packed with hunting, fishing, and conservation news. No Catch.

This offer includes digital access only (not the printed edition)

Email Address(Required)
Password(Required)
Name
What outdoor activities interest you?(Required)

PLEASE READ

Accessing Your Full Subscription Just Got Easier. Introducing Single Sign On.

 We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Click Continue below.
  2. You’ll be taken to the OutdoorNews.com sign-in screen.
  3. Don’t have an account yet? Create one—it’s quick!
  4. After signing in, click the E-Edition Login button again. When the pop-up appears, just click Continue.
  5. You’ll either:
    1. Land on the e-edition selection screen (you’re in!)
    2. Be sent to a help page if we didn’t detect a subscription.

If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.

One login. Every edition. Easy.

Let’s get you reading!

Continue...

PLEASE READ

 We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.

Here’s how it works:

• Click Continue below.

• You’ll be taken to the OutdoorNews.com sign-in screen.

• Don’t have an account yet? Create one—it’s quick!

• After signing in, click the E-Edition Login button again. When the pop-up appears, just click Continue. You’ll either:

  1. Land on the e-edition selection screen (you’re in!)
  2. Be sent to a help page if we didn’t detect a subscription.

If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.

Continue...

Help Shape the Future of OutdoorNews.com!

We know you love the outdoors—now we want to make OutdoorNews.com the ultimate destination for all things hunting, fishing, and conservation.

Take our brief 3 minute survey to share your thoughts, and help us build the best outdoor website on the planet. As a thank you, we’ll send you a special offer!

Together, we can make OutdoorNews.com even better.

Take the Survey

Introducing The Outdoor News Foundation

Donate Today

For a limited time, you can get full access to breaking news, all original Outdoor News stories and updates from the entire Great Lakes Region and beyond, the most up-to-date fishing & hunting reports, lake maps, photo & video galleries, the latest gear, wild game cooking tips and recipes, fishing & hunting tips from pros and experts, bonus web content and much, much more, all on your smartphone, tablet or desktop For just a buck per month!

Sign Up Now

Some restrictions apply. Not valid with other promotions. $1 per month for 6 months (you will be billed $6) and then your subscription will renew at standard subscription rates. For more information see Terms and Conditions. This offer only applies to OutdoorNews.com and not for any Outdoor News print subscriptions. Offer valid thru 3/31/23.

Already a subscriber to OutdoorNews.com? Click here to login.