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Outdoors

Outdoors report: Wisconsin DNR to host public meeting on whitefish

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host a virtual public meeting to gather feedback regarding proposed new total allowable catch numbers for lake whitefish in Lake Michigan and Green Bay for the 2026 fishing season. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29. ...

Michigan DNR grants permit allowing wild fawn to stay at new facility

LANSING — Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials signed and issued a permit Friday allowing a partially sight-impaired wild fawn to be placed at a facility where native, live animals are kept for educational purposes. Thursday afternoon, the facility submitted an official ...

Instructors certified in 4-H shooting sports

CHANNING — Five Sagola Township Sportsmen’s Club members attended 4-H shooting sports instructor training in Marshfield, Wis., gaining certification in several disciplines. To work with the Big Shooters youth shooting team, instructors must be certified in the disciplines they oversee. ...

Outdoors report: New trout regulations in place for eight UP lakes

IRON MOUNTAIN — South Kidney Lake in southern Marquette County is among eight Upper Peninsula inland trout lakes with new regulations in place. The changes were approved Thursday by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission and took effect Friday. These regulation changes are not reflected ...

Firewood choices are important to slowing the spread of disease

Most people don’t spend much time thinking about firewood. If it’s split and dry, it’s good to go, right? Well, maybe not. In recognition of Firewood Month, Michigan’s Invasive Species Program is unpacking some firewood facts to help you make safe firewood choices to protect ...

Outdoors report: Wisconsin’s youth deer hunt set for Oct. 11-12

IRON MOUNTAIN — Wisconsin’s youth deer hunt will take place next weekend, open to hunters ages 15 and younger under supervision of a qualified mentor. Anytime a firearm deer season occurs in Wisconsin, including the youth deer hunt, at least 50% of all hunters’ clothing above the waist ...