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Outdoors

Wisconsin DNR seeks comment on updated Wildlife Action Plan

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking public feedback on the updated Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan for 2025-2035. The Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan is a voluntary plan that focuses on the conservation of rare and declining species and their habitats. ...

Outdoors report: Liberty Hunt next weekend in Michigan

IRON MOUNTAIN — Michigan’s Liberty Hunt — a statewide firearm deer season that’s open to youth and hunters with disabilities — will take place next weekend. The Sept. 13-14 hunt is for youths ages 16 or younger and individuals with qualifying disabilities. Bows and crossbows are ...

DNR to conduct walleye surveys

MARQUETTE — Michigan Department of Natural Resources personnel will be conducting nighttime walleye recruitment surveys from late September to mid-October. These surveys are an important tool for fisheries managers to determine whether walleye that hatched in the spring — known as ...

Michigan DNR urges beach safety on holiday weekend

MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources urges everyone to prioritize water safety during the Labor Day holiday weekend, and be aware of current conditions before entering the water. For safer swimming, choose buoyed swim areas at state parks. These areas offer added safety ...

Michigan DNR says it’s stocked nearly 19 million fish in 2025

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reports that more than 331.5 tons of fish have been stocked so far in 2025, including walleye and trout in Iron County, along with trout and salmon in Menominee County. No Dickinson County waters are listed to date, although walleye plantings took ...