Fishing
Michigan’s midwinter angling is made for panfish through the ice
With most lakes locked up tight this year, anglers can dial in some excellent panfish fishing on southwest Michigan lakes like Gull, Gun, and the Randall Lake chain, according to Michigan DNR fisheries biologist Brian
Widening user base, other trends shift how Michigan COs invest resources
While most calls to Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources’ Report All Poaching hotline remained focused on fish and wildlife issues in 2024, a widening user base and other trends are shifting how law enforcement is
Hunting, fishing, family fun, highlight Michigan’s Outdoorama set for Feb. 20-23 this year
If you enjoy your time in the outdoors – hunting, fishing, boating, camping etc. – then Suburban Collection Showplace is the place for you and your family Feb. 20-23 when the 52nd Annual Outdoorama returns
Michigan Mixed Bag: Last call for Michigan ODN Person-Of-The-Year nominations
Michigan Outdoor News is accepting nominations through the end of the month for the 2025 Person of the Year award. The staff at MON needs your help to find a quality individual to recognize with
Michigan DNR seeking comments on walleye slot limit for seven Upper Peninsula lakes
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites the public to comment on proposed walleye regulation changes for several lakes located in the Upper Peninsula counties of Dickinson and Iron.
Michigan legislation would require COs to use body cameras, search warrants
State representatives Greg Markkanen (R-Hancock) and Dave Prestin (R-Cedar River) have introduced two bills that would affect the way the Michigan DNR’s Law Enforcement Division does business.
The bill introduced by Markkanen would require
Don’t blink: Michigan’s annual sturgeon season on Black Lake ends in 17 minutes
If you got delayed at the gas station or donut shop on your way to the Black Lake sturgeon season you likely missed the entire season.
The highly regulated, annual possession season in Michigan
Interested in buying forward-facing sonar? Here’s everything to consider
Forward-facing sonar (FFS) also is known as live sonar or real-time sonar. Manufactured in some form by all the major players in the sonar industry, it can allow anglers to actually determine the species and
Want to target lake trout through the ice? Here are some smaller waters that fit the bill in Michigan
Two of Michigan’s most popular destinations for winter lake trout are Crystal Lake and Higgins Lake.
Both are substantial, deep lakes that have ideal lake trout habitat, but both require sustained cold temperatures to
