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DNR thanks landowners, local snowmobile clubs

IRON MOUNTAIN — Snowmobile trails are open in some areas of the Upper Peninsula, but the wait continues in Dickinson and Iron counties. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds enthusiasts to purchase a trail permit. Permits are valid for one season. They can be bought online through eLicense or the Michigan Snowmobile ORV Association, or in person at DNR license agents and dealers. Residents must also register snowmobiles with the Michigan Secretary of State — unless sleds are used solely on private property. Registration is good for three years and the fees ...

Soft and silky flying squirrel prefers the night shift

While locking the back door at night, a movement on one of the hanging suet feeders caught my eye. It wasn’t wind making it sway, but a creature that poked out its head to look at me, then sprang to one of the deck posts to scramble away. I can’t say I got a great look, but I didn’t ...

Early ice covers unsafe, DNR warns; muzzleloader season underway

IRON MOUNTAIN — Anglers are reminded that every waterbody has it own characteristics that will make it difficult to judge early ice conditions. “After we have the first cold nights, we start to see the early ice,” said Lt. Jacob Holsclaw, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources ...

Wisconsin deer harvest higher than a year ago

Preliminary figures show hunters registered 189,622 deer during the 2024 gun deer season in Wisconsin, which was up 5.2% statewide from 2023, although the harvest in northern counties was down slightly, the Department of Natural Resources said. The harvest included 89,787 antlered and ...

Dickinson, Iron, Menominee counties see higher gun deer harvests this year

IRON MOUNTAIN — Firearm deer harvests are up from a year ago in Dickinson, Iron and Menominee counties as the 2024 season comes to a close, according to a Michigan Department of Natural Resources online harvest summary. In Dickinson County, as of 7 p.m. Friday, the harvest total from this ...

Wisconsin to offer 12-month state park admission passes

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Park System is moving to a 12-month admission pass model. The new 12-month admission passes will be available for purchase beginning Monday. The update to the admission pass follows the implementation of 2023 Wisconsin Act 113, which was signed by Gov. ...