ESCANABA — The 64th Annual National Trappers Association Convention and Outdoor Expo, one of the largest trapping events in North America, is coming to the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba from Thursday, July 27, through Saturday, July 29, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time each day. ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has updated the office hours for its field offices in Crystal Falls and Norway. The Crystal Falls office is at 1420 U.S. 2. The lobby is open weekdays, except Tuesday, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The office is typically closed ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dry conditions will result in elevated wildfire potential today, and again this weekend, in portions of the central and western Upper Peninsula, the National Weather Service said. “Avoid outdoor burning,” forecasters said, noting winds could gust as high as 20 to 25 mph ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Bay College West in Iron Mountain. The agenda includes a review of proposed deer regulations being considered for action by the Natural ...

As predicted, ruby-throated hummingbirds, rose-breasted grosbeaks and Baltimore orioles all showed up in the region this past week at feeders that offer nectar, cut orange halves and grape jelly. Also back are the almost impossibly blue indigo buntings. Though it looks and acts like a finch, ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Wind and rain hurt last weekend’s Wisconsin fishing opener, but the forecast for Monday’s walleye and northern pike opener in the Upper Peninsula is much more promising as conditions improve as well. “Water temperatures are finally starting to warm up and some ...