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MI: Decision expected soon on Huron-Manistee suit

Washington – The outcome of a lawsuit that could restrict gun hunting and snowmobiling in some areas of Huron-Manistee National Forests may be resolved within the next few months. A draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

MI: A pair of 500-pounders killed during bear hunt

Marquette, Mich. – Black bears weighing more than 500 pounds were killed in both the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula during the first days of this year’s bear season. Chris Groty, of St. Ignace,

Cougars are here; will they stay?

The recent images of a cougar recorded on trail cameras in the Upper Peninsula have been interesting. The animal has been doing a lot of traveling in Michigan and is thought to have come all

MI: Calendar of Events Issue: 20

Banquets/Fundraisers. Oct. 1: Clinton County WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Fountain Hall. For more info call Dave Madar, 989-224-1351. Oct. 1: Big Bear Sportsmans Club, 6 p.m., Onekama Lions Pavillion. For more info call Dave Somsel,

MI: Bill would spell out how turkey funds used

Lansing – Proposed legislation would expand the purposes for which the DNR must use part of the money hunters pay for turkey licenses, and require the agency report annually on its use of those funds.

MI: Cuffs and Collars Issue: 20

DISTRICT 1 CO Trey Luce assisted local deputies with a report of a deceased person found in the woods near Michigamme. Apparently the subject accidentally had cut himself in the neck and chest while operating

MI: Hunter attacked by bear in U.P.

Lansing – An early season bear hunt turned into a terrifying encounter for a 49-year-old hunter from Shepherd who was attacked in his treestand by a 220-pound female black bear. According to DNR officials, the

MI: Are state’s youth hunts slowing hunter losses?

Lansing – Anecdotal evidence suggests state programs designed to recruit and retain Michigan hunters may be helping slow a continued decline among youth participation in hunting. Popular youth deer and waterfowl seasons, well-attended hunting clinics,

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