John Budde, left, of Hesperia, Mich., accepts a 2023 Honda Pioneer 700, the top prize in a fundraiser conducted by the Sagola Township Sportsmen’s Club. Budde presents his winning ticket, sold at Michi-Aho Resort in Crystal Falls, to STSC President Tony Erickson. Budde took possession of ...
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Assembly approved a bill Thursday that would raise a variety of hunting, fishing and trapping license fees for out-of-state residents to help shrink a deficit in the state’s fish and wildlife account. The Assembly passed the legislation 97-0, sending it to the Senate. The state Department of Natural Resources estimated the changes would generate about $780,000 more annually for the account, which funds a variety of projects ranging from fish stocking to wildlife surveys. The account is built largely on license fee revenue. But years of waning ...
How weird is this weak, snow-challenged winter? Raised in the Upper Peninsula, Brian Roell can’t remember a winter this mild. But the lack of snow is perhaps more significant than the warm temperatures, said Roell, a wildlife biologist with the Michigan Department of Natural ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Anyone taking advantage of Michigan’s free fishing weekend should be sure to test ice thickness and take other precautions, the Department of Natural Resources said. Residents and visitors can fish without a license today and Sunday but all other fishing regulations apply. If ice conditions are uncertain, fishing from the bank may be an option on some waters. During free fishing weekend, the DNR also waives the regular Recreation Passport entry fee that grants vehicle access to state parks and DNR-managed boating access sites. The DNR is continuing a program ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — One O One Bar & Grill on Keyes Lake Drive in Florence, Wis., will host the All Florence County Waters Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb. 17. Entry fee is $5 with fliers available at the business 3 miles west of Florence on Highway 101. Fish must be registered by 4:30 p.m. on derby day. Call 715-528-5151 for more information. Today’s Northern Lites Fishing Derby on Fisher Lake in Florence was canceled. Next weekend is wintertime free fishing in Michigan. On Feb. 17-18, fishing license fees will be waived and a Recreation Passport will not be required for entry ...
CHANNING — Andrew Hartwig earned first place in two categories in the adult division while Jason Harwath won two categories in the youth division at the 50th annual Tip-Up Town of the U.P. hosted by Sagola Township Sportsmen’s Club. “Anglers from around the area were treated to ...
