LANSING — The Michigan House on Wednesday advanced a resolution from state Rep. Greg Markkanen that seeks to use a portion of the Upper Peninsula’s wolf population to re-establish a self-sustaining population in the Lower Peninsula. The resolution is tie-barred to Markkanen’s House ...

CHANNING — Anglers from as far away as Pennsylvania attended the 49th annual Tip-Up Town of the U.P. fishing derby hosted by the Sagola Township Sportsmen’s Club. Youth were awarded fishing gear prizes for first through fifth place in five different categories. Adults were awarded cash ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Next Saturday and Sunday is free fishing weekend in Michigan. Fishing license fees will be waived both days. Residents and out-of-state visitors can enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes’ waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations still apply. Also, ...

The arrival of February means it’s almost time for the 26nd annual Great Backyard Bird Count, set to take place worldwide Feb. 17-20. It’s easy to participate in this count, as it can be done by watching from a window in the warm comfort of home if you so choose. Unlike the Christmas Bird ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Sagola Township Sportsmen’s Club will host a gun and knife show next weekend, giving a week to recharge after today’s Tip-Up Town of the U.P. Food will be served at the clubhouse north of Channing until 6 p.m. today. The fishing contest wraps up at 4:30 p.m. Hours for ...

LANSING — In December, the state of Michigan, the United States and four Tribal governments — the Bay Mills Indian Community, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians — filed a ...