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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Bear hunting season opens Wednesday in Wisconsin while the Upper Peninsula opener is Wednesday, Sept. 10. In northern Wisconsin, hunting through Sept. 9 is only with the help of dogs. Then through Sept. 30, both dogs and bait are permitted. From Oct. 1 through Oct. 7, bear ...
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 measures and visual cues, helping swimmers avoid potentially hazardous locations such as piers with structural currents. Please note that not all state parks offer buoyed swim areas. Other tips: — Check beach flags in buoyed swim areas (double-red flags mean water access closed, red flag ...
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 ...
