Moderate algae bloom forecast for Lake Erie this summer
The drop-off this year is expected because of a decrease in spring rainfall from 2019.
Heat of summer angling secret: early risers
How to avoid the summer fishing doldrums (and the recreational boat traffic).
Fishing tip: Beat the heat and troll for hungry moonlight walleyes
Record-breaking heat and bugs hindering your urge to wet a line this holiday weekend? Try trolling under a full moon for the region’s most popular freshwater gamefish
eDNA is more than just a carp-finding tool
The science of fisheries management has been around for well over a century. The science of eDNA may well be the biggest breakthrough in all that time – and will only become more important in the future.
Bird and other wildlife sightings during the COVID era
Are critters really more abundant, or are citizens working from home simply seeing more of the birds and mammals that always have lived among us?
Videos
Did Aldo Leopold actually build a Leopold bench?
Whether or not he designed his namesake seat, it’s still a fun, simple project to occupy the kids during this era of social distancing.
Michigan man charged with 125 wildlife crimes
Faces charges that include illegally killing 18 wolves over the past 18 months and killing and disposing of three bald eagles.
Lake trout take upped in portions of Huron, Michigan
Managers are confident that restoring the daily possession limits to their former levels won’t result in overfishing in either lake trout management unit.
Graduating from fishing elementary school
Choosing the right lure option for a kid’s first casting experience.
Saltwater or freshwater fishing: So which is best?
Quit the debate because big fish flourish in both waters.
Buying recreational property in the time of COVID-19
Here are five things to consider if you are thinking of buying a recreational property this spring or summer.
National Weather Service considers simplifying warnings for small craft advisory
Warnings, watches and advisories can be confusing to boaters.
Spring turkey hunting much the same as it was pre-COVID
The hunt ended much like it always does, with smiles and gratitude, sunlight warming our faces and the wild things carrying on as if nothing had happened. The only thing missing in the congratulatory ritual was the usual high-five or handshake – just an elbow bump, this year.
That commitment moment from spring gobblers
Let wild turkeys settle into the decoys before taking your shot.
Governor eases restrictions on motorboats
While the restriction on the use of motorboats was being lifted, other restrictions remain in effect, and any outdoor activity permitted under the order, including boating, must be done in a manner consistent with social distancing.
Curing COVID-19 with common sense
Setting road blocks in front of people trying to recreate outdoors does little to stem the tide of COVID-19.
Invasive grass carp found in Lake Huron tributary river
The DNR says it's the first documented capture of a grass carp from the lake that was diploid, or able to produce offspring.
Pattern your turkey gun before it’s too late
Heading afield in coming days and weeks for spring longbeards? First invest some time in understanding where your gobbler loads are going to land.
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