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Outdoors report: Changes made in sturgeon, trout seasons

IRON MOUNTAIN — Anglers are reminded to review the 2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations to learn new rules approved by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission for the 2026 season. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has highlighted a few of them: Menominee River A new ...

Michigan’s Great Lakes fish populations assessed

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources surveys the Great Lakes fisheries every year between April and November. Crews from research stations in Marquette, Charlevoix, Alpena and Harrison Township gather data on fish populations, fish health and the presence and effects of invasive ...

Outdoors report: Turkey licenses available for spring season

IRON MOUNTAIN — Licenses are on sale for two spring turkey hunting seasons that do not require hunters to apply in Michigan’s turkey hunt drawing. Hunt 0234 and Hunt 0301 have unlimited quotas, and licenses can be purchased throughout the entire spring turkey hunting season. Hunt 0234 ...

DNR advisory panel to meet Wednesday

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council is scheduled to hear updates on the history and management of oak wilt, learn about a new digital tagging option for hunters called eHarvest and consider support for council wildlife committee ...

Outdoors report: Trout opener April 4 in Wisconsin

Wisconsin's inland trout season will open Saturday, April 4, one month earlier than prior seasons. The change is meant to increase harvest chances throughout the state’s inland streams, springs and spring ponds. "Trout populations are strong across most Wisconsin waters and this additional ...

Wisconsin DNR seeks volunteer campground hosts

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers to serve as volunteer campground hosts. Opportunities are available at DNR properties in all parts of the state. Responsibilities of campground hosts can include: — Greeting and assisting campers with ...