Ice on lakes across the state has deteriorated of late, although another cold spell is on the way. There’s some good fishing going on – here’s what you need to know.
One of my best hunting days last fall, many might have considered a failure.
I was perched in a ladder stand watching a patch of woods I’d eyed many other days this autumn. On
A number of years ago, when Keith Charters was chair of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission, he gave me a little pearl of wisdom about how government really works: The rules are made by those
Some anglers reported catching perch in the shallows here, although those fishing deeper water reported larger average fish sizes as well as higher numbers.
The harvest limit for the ’26 season is six sturgeon. The season will end at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, or when either the sixth fish is harvested or five fish have been harvested at
In general, animal welfare (aka animal rights) groups exist for two reasons. One, to provide jobs for the founders and leaders of the groups.
Reason two is to alleviate what they allege to be
Lake Nettie is a good lake for warm-water fishing opportunities. Panfish and bass numbers are strong and the lake is home to an abundant population of northern pike, although most are under 20 inches long.
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Michigan published in the Jan. 16, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Michigan cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR Conservation Officers. These reports are from the Jan. 16, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
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