Outdoors

Michigan awards 2025 bear and elk licenses

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources this week released drawing results for bear and elk hunts. There are 6,278 bear licenses and 260 elk licenses available for the fall and winter hunting seasons. Drawing results may be viewed at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses, through the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app or by calling 517-284-9453. Hunters are responsible for obtaining their drawing results. Hunters selected can buy their license at any license agent or online. Elk hunters whose names were drawn for a license will be mailed a packet of information that will include ...

Watching the flock

Trappers event July 11-12 in Escanaba

ESCANABA — More than 40 outdoor gear vendors are expected to be on hand for the Trappers Convention/Outdoor Expo on July 11-12 at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time both days. Admission is $10 for both days and children ages 12 and under are ...

Six Mile’s loons, chick will need some space

FELCH TOWNSHIP — Six Mile Lake had a surprise Friday afternoon. My mom mentioned a pair of loons had visited just off our dock Thursday. While not unusual —our end of the lake has some nice fishing, though I’m not supposed to talk about that — I hadn’t seen a pair in a few weeks, ...

Summer fish swim deeper

IRON MOUNTAIN — This weekend’s heat will help water temperatures rise, speeding the transition to fish seeking cooler, deeper waters. During summer, in the heat of the day, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources recommends focusing angling efforts on deeper waters. Try depths ...

Big Shooters collect honors at Wisconsin statewide meet

CHANNING — Five members of the Big Shooters Club based at the Sagola Township Sportsmen’s Club earned top medals at the Brown County Statewide Shoot in De Pere, Wis. Shooters were challenged to test their skills against the best in Wisconsin in various events, including .22 pistol, .22 ...