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Fish kills may be common during thaw

MARQUETTE —After ice and snow cover melt on Michigan lakes this spring, it may be more likely for people to discover dead fish or other aquatic animals. While such sights can be startling, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone that it is normal, since winter conditions can cause fish and other creatures such as turtles, frogs, toads, and crayfish to die. “Winterkill is the most common type of fish kill,” said Jeremiah Blaauw, DNR Fisheries Division biologist. “As the season changes, it can be particularly common in shallow lakes, ponds, streams and ...

UPROAR to meet

QUINNESEC — Upper Peninsula Recreational Off-Road ATV Riders, or UPROAR, will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at The Big 10 Sports Bar and Grill in Quinnesec. For more information, go to https://www.uproar906.com/.

Birds may soon kick it up a notch

Next week might finally bring the kind of conditions that would spur migration into the region. Most of the week is expected to have highs in the 50s and 60s, which is the range most favorable for birds to pick up the pace, if the wind flow is right. Some appear to already be on the move. ...

Big Shooters 4-H launches 2024 season at Marshfield

FLORENCE, Wis. — Florence County 4-H Big Shooters attended the first shoot of the year for Wisconsin, taking numerous awards at Marshfield. Seventy-three of Wisconsin’s top shooters attended. Seven local shooters from Dickinson and Florence counties participated in various age categories and disciplines. The team’s youngest shooter was Jonas Eloranta of Florence County. He competed in the Junior category, ages 9-11. Eloranta earned 10th in compound bow limited. He also earned a third-place finish in air rifle sporter. The intermediate age category, ages 12-14, had four youths ...

Courage Incorporated to hold UP fundraiser April 13

ISHPEMING — Courage Incorporated is holding a community fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Eastern time Saturday, April 13, at River Rock Lanes and Banquet Center in Ishpeming. The event is open to the public and tickets are $10 per person at the door — or free for ages 6 and under. The fundraiser will include a spaghetti dinner, over $7,000 in prize drawings, door prizes, and more. Proceeds will go towards helping Courage Incorporated provide free all-inclusive outdoor excursions for physically disabled individuals and veterans, as well as those living with chronic or terminal ...

Wisconsin’s spring hearings Monday

Online input will also be accepted IRON MOUNTAIN — Fish and Wildlife Spring hearings will be held at 6 p.m. Monday across Wisconsin. Department of Natural Resources staff and Wisconsin Conservation Congress delegates will be on hand to discuss local issues of importance, answer questions from the public and open a dialogue between the public, the DNR and the WCC about areas of interest and concern. The Florence County site is the large conference room of the Florence Natural Resource Center, 5628 Forestry Drive, Florence. In Marinette County, use the Door 6 entrance to the ...