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Big bears killed in U.P.

Marquette, Mich. – A pair of monster black bears with skulls that should qualify for entry in national big-game records maintained by the Boone and Crockett Club were bagged in Menominee County on the evening

Judge, NRC uphold baiting ban in L.P.

Lansing – The state’s ban on baiting and feeding white-tailed deer in the Lower Peninsula is not likely to be eased anytime soon. On Oct. 9, Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Joyce Draganchuk ruled that

Spearing season likely to expand

Lansing – A small but vocal segment of Michigan anglers has reason to hope for an early winter: Legislation has passed which would let the DNR extend the through-ice spearing season. The Michigan House and

Northern Lower

Baldwin Area Salmon fishing has been good on the Pere Marquette River. Fresh fish are moving into the system every day. Grouse hunting has been pretty good. Baldwin Bait & Tackle, (231) 745-3529. Ed’s Sport

Court puts Michigan’s wolves back on ‘the list’

Washington – Wolves in the Midwest became subject to federal protection – and state management responsibility for the species was removed – when a U.S. District Court judge on Sept. 29 ordered the U.S. Fish

Upper Peninsula

Pickford Area Fishing has been slow at the east end of the U.P. A few walleyes are hitting in Raber and Munuscong bays. Bear hunting has picked up in the past couple weeks. Grouse hunters

Northern Lower

Ludington Area King salmon have moved into the Pere Marquette River and the Big Sable River. Anglers fishing with crankbaits and spawn both report good success. Surf anglers also are taking fish in Lake Michigan

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