VLADIMIR IVANOVIC

MENOMINEE COUNTY — More information is being provided on an Illinois hunter missing since mid-November from an Escanaba River State Forest campground area in Menominee County.

Vladimir Ivanovic, 58, of Chicago, last was seen Nov. 13 at the Cedar River North State Forest Campground between Escanaba and Menominee, roughly 17 miles northeast of the city of Stephenson and roughly 13 miles north of the unincorporated community of Cedar River in Cedarville Township.

According to Ivanovic’s family, the Illinois man has been deer hunting in the area for more than 14 years and has always used the same camping spot. Ivanovic, his brother and another relative arrived at the campground just after 3 p.m. Eastern time Nov. 13 and after setting up camp, Ivanovic left his tent about 11 p.m. EST in a light black thermal jacket, gray thermal pants and croc shoes.

The two relatives assumed Ivanovic was making a quick trip to the cooler outside of his tent or his truck parked just feet away. After 15 minutes and no return, Ivanovic’s brother and other relative began searching for him. A family camping close by said they saw Ivanovic walking up the road leading away from the nearby Cedar River, potentially headed to the campground toilet facilities or pay station. The family said all Ivanovic had on him were his wallet, keys and headlamp.

The family says Ivanovic is described by all as the “camp father,” because of his enforcement of safety precautions, making his disappearance unusual.

Ivanovic is described as 5 feet 11 inches in height and195 pounds, with green eyes and gray hair. He last was seen wearing a black thermal jacket, gray thermal pants, croc shoes, a watch, headlamp and had his keys and a wallet. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for any information on his whereabouts.

Menominee County Sheriff Kenny Marks earlier had requested that hunters, landowners and residents on the Big Cedar River from County Road 366 downriver to the bay of Green Bay watch for signs of a body or clothing in the river or on the shore.

To assist the family in search efforts, the public can contact Ivanovic’s daughter, Lily, at 708-595-9308 for details and coordination.

To report tips or information on the disappearance of Ivanovic, call the Menominee County Sheriff’s Office at 906-863-4441 or dial 911 immediately if Ivanovic is spotted.