
Sometimes it’s OK to get skunked when searching for new ice fishing locations
Stop visiting the same old community ice angling holes, and venture out to locate new honey holes away from the noise and crowds.

Stop visiting the same old community ice angling holes, and venture out to locate new honey holes away from the noise and crowds.
DISTRICT 1 CO Jared Ferguson was patrolling eastern Iron County when he checked a local hot spot for fishermen. CO Ferguson observed two fishermen with six tip-ups out and a blue portable ice shack. CO
Banquets/Fundraisers Feb. 18-21: Ontonagon Valley Sportsmen’s Club, Predator Roundup, Banquet, Hoppy’s Bar, Kenton. For more info call Pete Heidemann, 906-988-2233. Feb. 20: North East Michigan QDMA Banquet, 4 p.m., Aplex, Alpena. For more info call
EASTERN UP Pickford Area A few walleyes were being caught around Grassy Island in Munuscong Bay. The perch are scattered. The ice east of Roach Point was still “iffy.” Always use caution when traveling on
NORTHWESTERN LP Alanson Ice was in fair shape last week at the tip of the mitt. There was up to 7 inches of ice on Burt and Crooked lakes, but with a lot of slush
Editor’s note: Unsafe ice was being reported in parts of the state last week, especially southern Michigan. Rain and unseasonably warm weather have rendered many lakes unsafe even for foot travel. Always use caution when

Now five years into a 10-year plan to restore pheasant habitat in portions of Michigan, state and other wildlife biologists are crowing a bit.

Lipless or deep-diving, jointed or rattling, one things for sure in the crankbait world: color changes

When fish strike, timing your hookset can determine whether or not sportfish emerge from your ice hole.
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