Hunting
Bear hunt to include drop in kill tags
Site Staff
August 15, 2013
A bumper mast crop and reduced kill tags for the second year in a row could result in a lower overall black bear kill in Michigan this fall
Pike, muskie regulation changes considered
Site Staff
August 15, 2013
State fisheries officials are recommending new pike and muskie regulations for numerous Michigan lakes as part of a management strategy developed in recent years through public meetings and stakeholder input.
Cooks Run Fish Hatchery to begin trout production
Site Staff
August 15, 2013
A historic Upper Peninsula fish-rearing facility has reopened with the aim of providing trout to stock lakes and streams in Iron County.
Using swans to abate goose problem is a bad idea
Site Staff
August 5, 2013
Goose problems shouldn’t be solved by introducing mute swans to the area.
West Nile virus is back
Site Staff
August 2, 2013
Protection from mosquitoes is the best defense for sportsmen against West Nile virus
Prospects good for grouse hunters
Site Staff
August 1, 2013
Hunters throughout the state in pursuit of upland birds and small game can expect another successful season this fall. Upland game birds like ruffed grouse and woodcock should be found in good numbers, and rabbits
NRC approves limited U.P. wolf hunt, again
Site Staff
August 1, 2013
For the second time in two months, the state Natural Resources Commission has approved a wolf hunt for Michigan.
Surprises abound in Bays de Noc study of walleyes
Site Staff
August 1, 2013
Results of a DNR study of walleyes in the Upper Peninsula’s Bays de Noc has revealed naturally reproduced fish are contributing more to the population than stocking efforts.
