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Outdoors

Fisher Lake fishing derby set for March 5

IRON MOUNTAIN — An ice fishing tournament Saturday, March 5, at Fisher Lake in Florence, Wis., will benefit a planned animal shelter in the community. Register at the Northern Lites on Highway 70 in Florence until 8 p.m. Friday. Fish can be registered there from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the day ...

Input sought on Wisconsin walleye management plan

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment through May 31 on the state’s draft Walleye Management Plan. The Walleye Management Plan guides all walleye management activities in Wisconsin. One of the most popular sportfish in the state and an ...

Michigan DNR to host talks on state’s fisheries

LANSING — If you’ve got questions about fishing in Michigan and 2022 fishing regulations, catch one of the upcoming “Conversations & Coffee” events, running March 9 through April 7. These events, built around regional Department of Natural Resource fisheries management ...

Lake Superior angler rescued

MARQUETTE — A missing fisherman was found safe on Whitefish Bay early Monday. The fisherman wasn’t able to find the place he had launched from due to blowing snow and became stuck in heavy slush, according to a Facebook post by the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office. The search began ...

Sportsman’s Seminar Feb. 26 in IM

IRON MOUNTAIN — Family Baptist Church of Kingsford invites the public to its 24th annual Sportsman’s Seminar on Saturday, Feb. 26, beginning at 3 p.m. The hunting and fishing activities will be at the Central Middle School Gymnasium and Cafeteria, 300 W. Hughitt St. in Iron ...

Free fishing this weekend in Michigan

IRON MOUNTAIN — Fishing is free today and Sunday in Michigan. License fees will be waived for residents and out-of-state visitors on both inland and Great Lakes waters for all species. In addition, a Recreation Passport won’t be required for entry into state parks and boating access ...