LANSING — Michigan Department of Natural Resources fisheries management units completed more than 280 fisheries surveys across the state in 2024, including 179 surveys of inland lakes and 110 surveys of streams. Collecting key data on Michigan’s fisheries is critical for successful ...
GLADSTONE — Anglers will flock to Gladstone this weekend for the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit Qualifier on Friday and Saturday. The event is presented by Lowrance. The catch-and-release tournament visits several areas in different states to invite anglers to ...
A sharp-tailed grouse hunt will be held this fall in Wisconsin, the first since 2018, with the season running from Oct. 18 to Nov. 9. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said an application period will run until Aug. 1 for entry into a limited-drawing lottery. Preference points ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has released data from its annual spring survey of ruffed grouse, showing a slight decrease from 2024. Numbers, however, are still significantly up from the five-year average. "Although we observed a decrease in drumming activity statewide, this slight decline still exceeded our expectations for this year," said Alaina Roth, DNR ruffed grouse specialist. "In 2024, we saw a large, unexpected 57% increase in drumming activity, so a slight 6% decrease from 2024 is still good news overall and should mean good hunting ...
GLADSTONE — The Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit Qualifier comes to Gladstone next week, marking a significant event for both the community and competitive fishing enthusiasts. It’s organized in partnership with and sponsored by the Delta County Chamber of Commerce, ...
It's July, which for the northwoods seems like summer already is halfway over. We're far enough north that most breeding seasons get crammed into June, yet far enough south that the warmer conditions should last into September, allowing young animals time to mature. Conditions so far seem ...
