
Steve Griffin: Keeping ice fishing simple easier said than done
A guy I sometimes ice-fish near impresses me with his simple approach to the sport.
John carries his gear in a sled, sits in the open on a bucket, drills his holes with a

A guy I sometimes ice-fish near impresses me with his simple approach to the sport.
John carries his gear in a sled, sits in the open on a bucket, drills his holes with a

Nine months after two cougar kittens were documented in the Upper Peninsula, a new trail camera photo indicates the elusive animals are still alive and living with their mother.
The Michigan DNR verified a

I had the opportunity to drop in on Hunter Appreciation Day at Rose Lake State Wildlife Research Area recently and chat with a couple of Michigan Department of Natural Resources staffers as well as some

In an increasingly digital world – one of email, evites, and ecommerce – the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is planning to allow hunters to tag their deer with e-kill tags beginning in 2026.

Dumont Lake is one of the only inland lakes in southwest Lower Michigan with an alewife population. Because of this healthy forage base, bass and pike thrive in the 215-acre-water body. And the bluegill population
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Michigan published in the Dec. 19, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.

Michigan cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR Conservation Officers. These reports are from the Dec. 19, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.

The Department of Natural Resources stocks fish in Michigan waters every year, providing fishing opportunities and helping maintain healthy ecosystems.
The DNR has been working hard this fall gathering the necessary eggs to produce

Fresh off an induction ceremony that celebrated three influential members of the bass-fishing community, the board of directors of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame has opened the nomination process for the next class of
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