
DNR: For Lake Michigan, managing change is key
It’s no secret that Great Lakes ecosystems are changing. Invasive species have turned the food chain on its head

It’s no secret that Great Lakes ecosystems are changing. Invasive species have turned the food chain on its head
Lake St. Clair Perch and walleye fishing action is picking up on Lake St. Clair, but heavy snow is making travel a little difficult. Anglers report success off the Coast Guard station, off 11 Mile
Saginaw Bay Area Ice conditions are improving on Lake Huron’s Saginaw Bay, but there are some open spots around 3 miles out off of Linwood Road. Anglers are finding 6 to 10 inches of good
East Jordan Area Perch and walleye fishing has slowed on Lake Charlevoix. Anglers are marking fish, but the bite has been slow. A few good-sized northern pike have been caught in the south arm of
Drummond Island Area Fishing has been pretty good around Drummond Island. A fair number of pike and decent numbers of perch have been caught in Scotts Bay in 5 to 8 feet of water. Minnows
DISTRICT 1 CO Brett DeLonge teamed up with Wisconsin wardens and conducted a group patrol on the Menominee River during an all-day event for snowmobile radar runs. The officers made numerous positive contacts during the
Banquets/Fundraisers. Feb. 13: Saginaw Valley RMEF Banquet, 5 p.m., Horizon Conference Center, Saginaw. For more info call Chuck Nichols, 989-942-1584. Feb. 14: Michigan WTU Banquet, 4 p.m., The Lansing Center. For more info call Jim

Michigan DNR officials stocked more than 22 million fish in 2014, one of numerous accomplishments outlined in the Fisheries Division’s annual report released in January.

Gov. Rick Snyder has approved legislation that will give Michigan farmers the ability to kill problem bears outside of the regular season, if the animals are damaging crops.
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