
Bear season outlook is outstanding
Even though bear numbers may be down in portions of the areas open to bear hunting in the state, hunters who obtained tags in the annual drawing this year may not notice it.

Even though bear numbers may be down in portions of the areas open to bear hunting in the state, hunters who obtained tags in the annual drawing this year may not notice it.

The feared and often-fatal deer disease epizootic hemorrhagic disease has raised its head in Michigan’s white-tailed deer herd once again.
Irish Hills Area Water levels on local lakes are down and the water is warm. A few bluegills are being caught on Clark and Vineyard lakes in 10 to 20 feet of water along the
Saginaw Bay Area Walleye fishing has slowed a little on Lake Huron’s Saginaw Bay, with northeast winds blowing in. The best action has come to anglers trolling or drifting in 22 to 25 feet of
Indian River Walleye fishing has been good on Crooked Lake. Crankbaits and nightcrawlers have produced pretty good results. Fishing pressure has been light on Burt and Mullett lakes, where the surface water has been up
Pickford Area Pike fishing has been decent in Lake Huron at Cedarville, along the weeds and around the islands. Perch fishing has been hit or miss. Salmon fishing has been good around DeTour in 100
DISTRICT 1 CO Marvin Gerlach assisted U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) agents with the investigation of an illegal wolf kill in Illinois during the 2011 Illinois deer season. Interviews were conducted in Michigan and
Banquets/Fundraisers Aug 18: Friends of NRA, 5:30 p.m.,Adrian College Ritchie Dining Hall, Adrian. For more info call Dwight Lutsko 517-265-9578 Aug 24: Friends of NRA, 5:30 p.m., Livingston Co Conservation Club, Hamburg For more info

Lake Michigan states will reduce chinook salmon stocking by 50 percent next year.
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