Michigan DNR

Michigan Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – May 24, 2019

May 23, 2019

Site Staff

DISTRICT 1 CO Jeremy Sergey received a report that an individual had a pile of trash in their backyard so enormous that the trash is blowing into several neighboring yards due to the wind. Neighbors have stated they can no longer keep their pigs outside due to the high volume of accumulating plastic, which the pigs eat. The individual stated…

St. Charles angler shatters former bigmouth buffalo state record

May 22, 2019

Michigan DNR

Fish is five pounds heavier and nearly three inches longer than previous record-holder.

Michigan Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – May 10, 2019

May 9, 2019

Site Staff

DISTRICT 1 CO Brett DeLonge responded to a complaint of a dead moose along the Michigamme River. The young moose was located and found to be covered entirely in ticks. The head and several organs were removed to be sent for testing at the DNR Wildlife Laboratory in Lansing. CO John Kamps checked a boat returning from Lake Superior in…

Michigan Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – April 26, 2019

April 25, 2019

Site Staff

DISTRICT 1 CO Josh Boudreaux responded to a 911 hang-up call at the residence of an elderly female in northern Marquette County. Dispatch operators stated they could not get an answer when they called the residence back and were concerned it may be a medical emergency. Boudreaux began knocking on doors and windows, attempting to gain a response from someone…

Dozens of walleye confiscated after Detroit River poaching

April 22, 2019

Michigan DNR

Three anglers face loss of fishing licenses, fines after being caught with 80 walleye.

Michigan experts warn about invasive spotted lanternflies

April 18, 2019

Associated Press

The question isn’t if the spotted lanternfly will get to Michigan – it’s when.

From the headlines to the backcountry: Rare Canada lynx returned to Michigan wild [video]

April 15, 2019

Michigan DNR

“A once-in-a-career opportunity in the state of Michigan just took place.”

Lake trout limit reduced on Grand Traverse Bay

April 15, 2019

Michigan DNR

At last week’s meeting of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission in Lansing, commission acted to reduce daily possession limit of lake trout in these waters from two fish to one. Change was necessary because 2018 recreational harvest limit for lake trout in Grand Traverse Bay was exceeded.

Michigan DNR names new deputy director

April 12, 2019

Michigan DNR

(Michigan DNR)Michigan DNR Director Dan Eichinger announced Friday, April 12 that Shannon Hanna has been named natural resources deputy for the agency, an appointment that will take effect following the May 31 retirement of Bill O’Neill, the department’s current natural resources deputy. Hanna has more than 20 years of experience with the DNR, most recently as assistant chief of the…

Michigan Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – April 12, 2019

April 11, 2019

Site Staff

DISTRICT 1 CO Cody Smith was on patrol when he noticed a vehicle parked on the side of the road with the hazard lights on. After approaching the vehicle, Smith learned that the vehicle’s fuel had gelled up and they were trying to get a tow through their insurance company. Smith waited with the vehicle being that it was -7…

Now that’s a Michigan walleye

April 5, 2019

Michigan DNR

Michigan DNR Fisheries staffers were out jaw-tagging walleye April 2 on the Tittabawassee River and stumbled across this 16.5-pounder – about a pound shy of the state record. The DNR is asking that, if you happen to come across a fish with a jaw tag, to let them know at www.michigan.gov/taggedfish. Categories: News, Walleye Tags: Fish, Michigan DNR, Michigan DNR Fisheries,…

Michigan DNR bulks up ORV state forest road map

April 1, 2019

Michigan DNR

The most recent mapping and inventory review process yielded a net increase of 31.5 miles of roads open to ORV users, compared to a year ago.

Michigan Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – March 29, 2019

March 28, 2019

Site Staff

DISTRICT 1 CO John Kamps was patrolling Trail 8 in Marquette County when a snowmobile blew past a stop sign and crossed a frequently traveled road. The CO was able to make contact with the individual later down the trail and law enforcement action was taken for careless snowmobile operation. CO John Kamps assisted the Marquette County Sheriff’s Department search…

Michigan man fills much-needed niche – in squirrel rehab?

March 27, 2019

Associated Press

Because, he says, “One day in a tree is better than a lifetime in a cage.”

‘Growth rate for this moose population is low, but remains positive’

March 15, 2019

Michigan DNR

Wildlife biologists say the western Upper Peninsula moose population is growing at a long-term average of about 2 percent each year, with an estimated 509 animals living in that part of the state.

Sixty-five walleyes over the limit? That proves costly for Michigan pair

March 14, 2019

Michigan DNR

Twin brothers from Kent County fined, lose fishing licenses for poaching walleye on Detroit River.

Michigan Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – March 15, 2019

March 14, 2019

Site Staff

DISTRICT 1 CO Zach Painter received reports of a snowmobiler who was separated from his group and could not be located. They lost contact with the 70-year old subject earlier in the morning on Lake Gogebic. Painter was notified early in the afternoon and responded to Bergland where the subject had been seen earlier in the day. Painter located the…

Michigan Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – March 1, 2019

February 28, 2019

Site Staff

DISTRICT 1 CO Brett DeLonge and probationary CO Breanna Reed donated approximately 200 pounds of moose and deer meat to the Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. The venison was supplied from a deer that was illegally taken and the moose meat was the result of a moose that was hit by a vehicle. Superior Custom Game Processing donated its…

DNR: Elk numbers at upper end of population goal

February 26, 2019

Michigan DNR

“Our population goal for elk is between 500 and 900 animals.” … “The survey tells us there are between 930 and 1,462 elk in Michigan.”

Michigan Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Feb. 15, 2019

February 14, 2019

Site Staff

DISTRICT 1 CO Johnathan Kamps completed an investigation for tagging a deer with a base license. Upon investigation and interview with the suspect, the CO determined that the individual still had an unvalidated deer combo tag in possession. Kamps also found out the suspect shot two bucks during the 2018 season that were in violation of Upper Peninsula antler point…

DNR set to get ‘as many eyes as possible’ on wolf landscape

February 13, 2019

Michigan DNR

The Michigan DNR’s citizen-based northern Lower Peninsula wolf survey, to detect the presence of gray wolves in the region, will take place Feb. 19 through March 15.

Perch anglers, don’t forget new regs cutting daily possession limit in half

February 11, 2019

Michigan DNR

Bag goes from 50 to 25 on most waters starting April 1.

2019 Black Lake sturgeon season over in less than 80 minutes

February 5, 2019

Michigan DNR

According to the DNR, the first four sturgeon harvested were males ranging from 52 to 60 inches and 25 to 47 pounds. The final two fish were females ranging from 61 to 72 inches and 54 to 80 pounds.

Michigan Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Feb. 1, 2019

January 31, 2019

Site Staff

DISTRICT 1 CO Josh Boudreaux responded to a hunting camp in Marquette County after the owner arrived for a weekend of hunting, only to find the camp burned to the ground with only the chimney standing. Boudreaux documented the scene, interviewed the property owner and searched the surrounding area for any indications of foul play. Information gathered in the investigation…

DNR continues snowmobile patrols in wake of deadly crashes

January 24, 2019

Michigan DNR

This winter, six snowmobilers have died in the U.P. and three in Lower Michigan.

Bass virus confirmed in additional lakes in northern Lower Peninsula

January 24, 2019

Michigan DNR

This time LMBV was found in smallmouth bass in Beaver Lake (Alpena County) during the investigation of a fish kill and in Avalon Lake (Montmorency County). These latest discoveries indicate the virus is spreading northward in Michigan.