Outdoors

Access sites plowed for ice fishing; Aurora-based derby Jan. 17

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is keeping boating access sites plowed at more than two dozen Upper Peninsula ice-fishing locations, including several in Dickinson and Iron counties. Various local partners assist the DNR with the program. The DNR enters into agreements with partners to plow the access sites, which are primarily managed for recreational boating. “This program has been a big help in maintaining public access to hard water resources throughout the wintertime,” said John Pepin, DNR deputy public information officer. “Those using the access sites ...

Wisconsin Conservation Congress invites resolutions

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on how to responsibly manage Wisconsin’s natural resources. Each year, residents have an opportunity to submit ideas as resolutions to the WCC. Wisconsinites can submit proposed resolutions via the online process beginning Monday. Resolutions must meet the following criteria: — The concern must be of ...

Catch of a lifetime

Applications, outings, free fishing on calendar

IRON MOUNTAIN — Michigan’s spring turkey hunt application period is open through Feb. 1. Applications are $5 and are available online, at a license agent, or in the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app. The number of units has been reduced from 14 to 3. The units are M (Upper Peninsula), NN ...

Michigan deserves its title as ‘The Trails State’

Single-track. Switchback. Rail trail. Off-road. Backcountry. Water. Equestrian. Multi-use. Looped. Out-and-back. Smooth and paved. Hear these different kinds of trails and pathways, and a favorite type likely comes to mind – it does for me, a longtime, passionate trail explorer. Well, ...

Pure Michigan applications due; Wisconsin harvests elk

IRON MOUNTAIN — Wednesday is the last day to submit a Pure Michigan Hunt application before the January drawing. Winners receive a valuable outdoor prize package as well as licenses for elk, bear, spring and fall turkey, antlerless deer, and the first pick at a managed waterfowl hunt area. ...