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Outdoors

It’s a ‘free’ weekend for fishing, riding trails, entering parks

IRON MOUNTAIN — This is “Three Free Weekend” in Michigan and “Free Fun Weekend” in Wisconsin. The events are similar, but here are the particulars in each state for activities today and Sunday: MICHIGAN Michigan residents and out-of-state visitors can grab a fishing rod, ride ...

Boats to race in Marinette

MARINETTE, Wis. — The inaugural Queen Marinette “Run the River” Powerboat Races will take place this weekend on the Menominee River. American Pro Boaters Association sanctioned races are set for noon to 5 p.m. today and Sunday. About 60 to 70 race drivers from all over the country will ...

DNR awards deer habitat grants

MARQUETTE — Community groups, conservation clubs and even K-12 students in the Upper Peninsula will improve hundreds of acres of land to support the deer population through a matching grant program partially funded by deer license revenue. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is ...

‘Free’ weekends June 7-8 in Michigan and Wisconsin

Next weekend is the annual Free Fun Weekend in Wisconsin. It’s also Three Free Weekend in Michigan. On June 7 and 8, Michigan will offer free fishing, off-road vehicle riding and state park entry. Fishing licenses, ORV permits and Recreation Passport fees are waived. In Wisconsin, ...

A backside pose

A male yellow-rumped warbler shows how it got its name — and also why it’s nicknamed “butterbutt.” The yellow-rumped is considered the most common and widespread warbler in North America, ranging from Central America to Alaska and Canada. While warblers tend to be among the later ...

Bear and elk applications due soon in Michigan

IRON MOUNTAIN — Hunters are reminded that Michigan’s bear and elk license application period is open through June 1. You can apply anywhere hunting licenses are sold, online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or on the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app. Applications are $5. Information to assist in ...