Salmon stocking cuts adjusted
Broadens impact to other species after anglers and charter captains voiced objections to early proposals.
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Biologists seeking bear dens
Roscommon, Mich. — Michigan Department of Natural Resources biologists want the public’s help to locate denned bears the department uses to collect data, rehome orphaned cubs and train staff on handling wildlife. DNR officials started tracking bear dens in 2005 after acquiring orphaned bear cubs who were abandoned by their mother at a logging
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Officials release guide on health risks of fish
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released the 2016 Eat Safe Fish Guides last month to help inform anglers about potential health risks associated with eating certain fish.
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More precaution needed to prevent spread of invasives
Lansing – New research on efforts by anglers to prevent the spread of invasive species in the Great Lakes shows most are aware and concerned about the problem, but not all are taking the proper precautions. The Journal of Great Lakes Research published a recent study by Cornell University researchers in June that gleaned
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Salmon cuts on the way
An inter-agency Lake Michigan salmon management group is proposing a 60-percent lake wide chinook stocking reduction for 2017 amid the continued decline of both salmon and alewives.
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Judge puts cormorant management on hold
A recent federal court ruling has vacated depredation orders for double-crested cormorants in 24 states, including authority to cull the birds in areas of Michigan where they’ve negatively impacted the environment and fish populations.
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