Hunting

Washington — When other avenues fail, consider Congress. When it comes to wolf delisting – in the Midwest and the Northern Rockies – that seems to be the choice de jour, as U.S. Fish and

Cadillac, Mich. — A recent court ruling could have far-reaching implications on how public lands are managed for recreation. A three-judge panel from the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled earlier this month that

Marquette, Mich. – Rouge wolf packs are killing more domestic animals from Upper Peninsula farms than ever before, prompting increased reimbursements to U.P. farmers through a state indemnification program. The payouts, however, only cover livestock

Lansing – It’s been several years since waterfowl hunters have been faced with gloomy forecasts for the coming seasons. Yes, weather conditions have been dry some years, and the late 1990s were better years for

Lansing – An additional 73 miles of gear-restricted waters are being proposed for designated trout streams across the state. The proposal, which authorities say will be presented to DNRE Director Rebecca Humphries at the Oct.

Marquette, Mich. – A mild winter, early spring, and frequent summer rains that produced a large, soft mast crop have created prime conditions for small-game season. Although some counts were down, ruffed grouse numbers are