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Michigan Bear Forum, Furtaker User Group meetings set for August
Hunting and trapping are an undeniable part of Michigan’s outdoor traditions.
New and veteran hunters and trappers and anyone interested in how the Michigan Department of Natural Resources manages wildlife populations are invited to
Michigan Mixed Bag: TRCP welcomes new board member from Michigan
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership recently announced the onboarding of four new directors to its leadership team including Joe Anderson of Michigan. The other board members include, Bill Henagan (South Carolina), Rita Hite (Virginia), and

E-version of federal waterfowl stamp is now available
Taking a page from the playbooks of a number of states – including Michigan, recently – the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will begin offering electronic duck stamps for the upcoming migratory waterfowl season.

Some 30% of Michigan deer hunters failed to report harvest in 2023
An estimated 79,615 deer hunters who shot bucks or does throughout Michigan in 2023 failed to report their kills, according to the DNR’s 2023 Deer Harvest Report compiled by DNR statistician Brian Frawley.
The

Outdoor Observations: Here’s hoping common sense prevails in CDC regulation on importing dogs
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created a new dog import regulation that took effect August 1. But the new regulation is so broad and intrusive for dog breeders and owners that Sportsmen’s

What can grouse hunters expect this fall? A 2024 regional forecast from the Outdoor News coverage area
A common thread when reviewing ruffed grouse-hunting populations and opportunities in the Upper Great Lakes states revolves around habitat. Maturing forests are increasing in some areas of some states on public and private lands, while

Ohio DNR marks 75-year anniversary at the state fair
The Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife hosted sportsmen at the Ohio State Fair to celebrate the 75th birthday of the agency and to catch up with friends, talk about fishing, hunting, trapping, and conservation.

Ohio DNR ushers in seven new Hall of Fame members
“The Hall of Fame honors people who have made conservation their lifetime mission,” said Mertz. “We want to recognize the decades of work and stewardship our new Hall of Fame members have provided for the

Ohio DNR to host deer hunts at eight preserves this fall
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves will hold special deer hunts at eight state nature preserves across Ohio during the 2024-25 hunting season. These locations were identified as areas where deer