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Youth, adult anglers earn prizes at Tip-Up Town

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 prizes for first through third place in the same five categories. Club members operated the kitchen for meals for the more than 150 anglers in attendance throughout the day. Top youth anglers were — — Northern pike: Sammy Caruso, 31 inches; Miles Holsworth, 2nd and 4th; Jack Holsworth, ...

Fishing is free next weekend

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, ...

Bird count welcomes all participants

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 ...

Tip-Up Town fishing contest today; Wisconsin wolf session on Tuesday

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 the gun and knife show are 3 to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. Admission is $5 and free for children 12 and under. In Florence, Wis., Northern Lites will host a fishing derby at Fisher Lake on Feb. 11. Register at Northern Lites, 4838 Highway 70. Fishing pressure has ...

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 proposed Great Lakes Consent Decree with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan. The proposed agreement comes after three years of negotiations. It would extend for 24 years the system of overseeing commercial and sport fishing in parts of lakes Huron, Michigan and ...

Houghton to host downtown snowboarding event

HOUGHTON — Snowboarding is coming back to downtown Houghton after 10-year absence. Jibba Jabba, a pro/amateur freestyle snowboarding event in which riders perform tricks down Huron Street is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18. All are welcome to cheer on Jibba Jabba’s guest riders as they compete in the Jibba Jabba pro event at 6 p.m. Eastern time. Spectating will be on both sides of the Huron Street course and all the way down and around the pier. Other riders willing to sign a waiver can hit the course from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 19. For more information, go to ...