Reports of bird flu spreading to dairy cows prompted me to wonder: Could deer contract the disease as well? According to the Associated Press, the strain of bird flu that has killed millions of wild birds in recent years as of April 12 had been found in at least 26 dairy herds in eight U.S. ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Michigan’s inland trout season opens a week from today and there’s a few new rules in place. Rainbow trout regulations now depend on the stream type and size of fish. If the trout is 20 inches or larger, the limit is one per day for Type 3 and 4 streams. Two were ...
This crow has a major problem to solve. Luckily, it’s a crow. It first showed up in March, foraging along with the other birds in our backyard where we daily scatter black oil sunflower seeds on the ground along with on the platform feeder and a cast-iron stove that has several flat, dry ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Michigan residents are reminded that a public survey on deer remains open through Tuesday. The survey, available at Michigan.gov/Deer, seeks input on current deer management practices and the overall significance of deer in residents’ lives. All people, regardless of ...
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 ...
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/.
