It’s time for some trash talking in Michigan.
Specifically, garbage receptacles at many UP waysides, rest areas, and scenic turnouts maintained by the Department of Transportation that are supposed to provide residents and visitors
Michigan DNR wildlife division staff are opposed to legislation regarding the use of bait barrels for bear hunting, according to DNR Bear Specialist Cody Norton.
House Bill 6242, introduced by State Rep. Phil Green,
Choosing the right bow and accessories as an aging hunter isn’t about surrendering to limitations; it’s about making smart adjustments that keep you confident, accurate, and excited to step into the woods.
Over time,
For anglers in southwest Michigan looking for late-summer fishing opportunities, Cass County’s Diamond Lake offers plenty of options.
From stocked walleyes and northern pike to bass, bluegills, crappies, and yellow perch, the 1,020-acre lake
A look at upcoming outdoor-related events from across Michigan published in the Sept. 11, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Michigan cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR Conservation Officers. These reports are from the Sept. 11, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Walleye fishing was good here, with anglers targeting reefs and nearby drop-offs.
Talk about lucky.
That was the Michigan DNR assessment after two lake sturgeon stranded by drought conditions in Baraga County were discovered in an isolated stretch of shallow water and rescued by fisheries staff.
The first bear hunting period of 2026 kicked off Sept. 9 – and several other hunts will follow throughout September, putting thousands of bear hunters in the woods and fields.
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