Michigan’s Outdoor Calendar
Outdoor News
August 12, 2025
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Michigan published in the Aug. 15, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
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Michigan Cuffs & Collars: False claims on social media get an angler in trouble
Staff Report
August 12, 2025
Michigan cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR Conservation Officers. These reports are from the Aug. 15, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
Michigan Mixed Bag: Trappers and Predator Callers 2025 Convention and Sports Show returns to Evart
Staff and News Reports
August 12, 2025
The Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers 2025 Convention and Sports Show returns Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15-16, to the Osceola County Fairgrounds, 101 Recreation Ave., Evart, MI 49631.
Michigan Letters to the Editor: Charging a fee for deer baiting is not the answer
Michigan Letters to the Editor
August 12, 2025
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Aug. 15, 2025, edition of Michigan Outdoor News.
Commentary: What can ranching tell us about wolves and whitetails?
Russ Mason
August 12, 2025
Although wolves are a hot topic from the Pacific Northwest to the Great Lakes, reintroduced wolves in Colorado (and to a lesser extent Mexican wolves in Arizona) have been getting the most attention. Mostly, the
Star Watch: Voyager 1
Bob Drieslein
August 11, 2025
Designed and built by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California, Voyager 1 is now the farthest human-made object from Earth. Wikipedia.org reports that as of May 2025, this spacecraft was 15.5 billion miles away
Spotty mast crops should bode well for bait hunters during Michigan’s 2025 bear season
Bill Parker
August 11, 2025
All preliminary indications point to another good bear hunting season this fall in Michigan.
According to the DNR, bear populations are stable to growing across the state and hunter success has been very good
Hunting Dogs: Here’s why two are sometimes better than one
Mark Morrison
August 11, 2025
If you’re a frequent bird hunter who targets waterfowl or upland birds, having a pair of game dogs is always better than one. If watching a single dog is a pleasure, then two must be
Nature Smart: Get to know the fabulous ruddy duck
Stan Tekiela
August 10, 2025
When I photograph wildlife, I usually have a specific species of critter in mind. The best images are the ones that I envision and plan ahead of time, leaving little to chance. This usually requires
