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Lynx are native to UP, but very rarely seen

The news last month that the first new species of wild feline in roughly a century had been discovered in South America made me think of our own native cats in the Upper Peninsula. All three of North American native cats that can be found north of the Mexican border states have been seen ...

New harvest rules for Hanbury, Gibson lakes

IRON MOUNTAIN — Daily possession limits that allow harvesting smaller northern pike in select lakes are now in effect following approval from the Michigan Natural Resources Commission. During its Wednesday meeting, the NRC enacted regulation changes to Fisheries Orders 206, which became ...

New research vessel commissioned for Lake Michigan

A new 66-foot, steel-hulled vessel to monitor Lake Michigan fisheries is replacing an older vessel and will mean more efficient and safer operations for Michigan Department of Natural Resources crew members. During a recent ceremony in Charlevoix — the new vessel's home port — DNR ...

An autumn portrait of resilience

"But songs of love should not be sung where staying is not planned, and foolish I would climb once more a tree too weak to stand,” – Gordon Lightfoot If you look at his posture, to see him stand, you’d know he either started out with difficulties or developed them somewhere along the ...

Michigan DNR seeks advisory group applications

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications until Thursday for open volunteer positions on the Western Upper Peninsula Citizens' Advisory Council. Application forms and more information including meeting agendas and minutes, can be found at ...

Winter rates adjusted at Porcupine Mountains

ONTONAGON — Whether carving fresh powder, exploring downhill runs or enjoying breathtaking Lake Superior views, the Porcupine Mountains Winter Sports Complex in Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula offers something for every winter enthusiast. To keep pace with rising operational costs ...