Sunday, May 17th, 2026

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

Search
Sunday, May 17th, 2026

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

Michigan

Filter Options

State
Activity Type
Hunting Terms
Fish Species
SEARCH

The Thumb

Caseville Area A few perch and lake trout are being caught in the Pigeon River where skim ice is forming. Perch and pike also are hitting through the ice off the docks. The firearms deer

Western UP

Bergland Area Ice is forming on the shallow bays of Lake Gogebic. A few anglers were venturing out late last week and were catching fair numbers of walleyes near shore. The firearms deer season was

Central UP

Garden Area The firearms deer season was slow. High winds have kept anglers off Big Bay de Noc. Anglers are waiting for ice to form. The Garden Sport Shop, (906) 644-2908. Foxy’s Den, (906) 644-2817.

DNR reviewing uses of Pigeon River Country

East Lansing, Mich. – The Pigeon River Country State Forest consists of approximately 177 square miles of pristine northern Michigan wilderness. It is the largest uninterrupted wild area in the Lower Peninsula and is home

Eastern UP

Pickford Area Ice is forming on Munuscong Bay and anglers are eagerly awaiting first ice. No one has been fishing. Hunters report that the firearms deer season was good. Wilderness Treasures, (906) 647-4002. Drummond Island

Southwestern LP

St. Joseph Area Walleye fishing has been pretty good in the St. Joseph River, and steelhead anglers report fair to good fishing. The firearms deer season was a little on the slow side. B.J. Sports,

Northwestern LP

Traverse City Area Windy weather has slowed fishing around Traverse City. Anglers who are venturing out are catching perch on Crystal Lake in 50 to 60 feet of water. There are still some good steelhead

Central LP

Saginaw Bay Area Perch have moved into the shallows in Saginaw Bay and anglers there are dialing in. The best action so far has been in the cuts and marinas around the bay. Walleyes at

Western UP

L’Anse Area A few steelhead are still being caught in Lake Superior’s Keweenaw Bay with the best action coming to anglers fishing off the rivermouths. Walleye fishing has been pretty good in the bay. Indian

GET THE OUTDOOR NEWS DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX

Sign up for the Outdoor News Weekly Newsletter and get 2 months of FREE access to OutdoorNews.com – packed with hunting, fishing, and conservation news. No Catch.

This offer includes digital access only (not the printed edition)

Email Address(Required)
Password(Required)
Name
What outdoor activities interest you?(Required)

PLEASE READ

Accessing Your Full Subscription Just Got Easier. Introducing Single Sign On.

 We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Click Continue below.
  2. You’ll be taken to the OutdoorNews.com sign-in screen.
  3. Don’t have an account yet? Create one—it’s quick!
  4. After signing in, click the E-Edition Login button again. When the pop-up appears, just click Continue.
  5. You’ll either:
    1. Land on the e-edition selection screen (you’re in!)
    2. Be sent to a help page if we didn’t detect a subscription.

If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.

One login. Every edition. Easy.

Let’s get you reading!

PLEASE READ

 We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.

Here’s how it works:

• Click Continue below.

• You’ll be taken to the OutdoorNews.com sign-in screen.

• Don’t have an account yet? Create one—it’s quick!

• After signing in, click the E-Edition Login button again. When the pop-up appears, just click Continue. You’ll either:

  1. Land on the e-edition selection screen (you’re in!)
  2. Be sent to a help page if we didn’t detect a subscription.

If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.

Help Shape the Future of OutdoorNews.com!

We know you love the outdoors—now we want to make OutdoorNews.com the ultimate destination for all things hunting, fishing, and conservation.

Take our brief 3 minute survey to share your thoughts, and help us build the best outdoor website on the planet. As a thank you, we’ll send you a special offer!

Together, we can make OutdoorNews.com even better.

Introducing The Outdoor News Foundation

For a limited time, you can get full access to breaking news, all original Outdoor News stories and updates from the entire Great Lakes Region and beyond, the most up-to-date fishing & hunting reports, lake maps, photo & video galleries, the latest gear, wild game cooking tips and recipes, fishing & hunting tips from pros and experts, bonus web content and much, much more, all on your smartphone, tablet or desktop For just a buck per month!

Some restrictions apply. Not valid with other promotions. $1 per month for 6 months (you will be billed $6) and then your subscription will renew at standard subscription rates. For more information see Terms and Conditions. This offer only applies to OutdoorNews.com and not for any Outdoor News print subscriptions. Offer valid thru 3/31/23.

Already a subscriber to OutdoorNews.com? Click here to login.