FELCH TOWNSHIP — Six Mile Lake had a surprise Friday afternoon. My mom mentioned a pair of loons had visited just off our dock Thursday. While not unusual —our end of the lake has some nice fishing, though I’m not supposed to talk about that — I hadn’t seen a pair in a few weeks, ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — This weekend’s heat will help water temperatures rise, speeding the transition to fish seeking cooler, deeper waters. During summer, in the heat of the day, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources recommends focusing angling efforts on deeper waters. Try depths ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Along with Father’s Day weekend comes some safety reminders for boaters and off-road travelers. Statistics show boaters who wear life jackets and take boater safety courses are most likely to stay safe. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources notes that ...

CHANNING — Five members of the Big Shooters Club based at the Sagola Township Sportsmen’s Club earned top medals at the Brown County Statewide Shoot in De Pere, Wis. Shooters were challenged to test their skills against the best in Wisconsin in various events, including .22 pistol, .22 ...

Brandon and Mason Koch were among the participants at the Alpha Rifle and Pistol Club’s annual Savannah Marcell Memorial Silhouette Shoot. The free event for youth ages 6 to 17 gave shooters of all experience levels a chance to win medals under the supervision of experienced club members and ...

Advisory: Mature content, though in snake form. Last Saturday had my mom’s youngest son and wife; her grandddaughter and two great-grandchildren; and grandson, wife and toddler great-grandddaughter all up for a marvelous weekend of good food and great company. (Pasties — mandatory — ...