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Outdoors

Michigan Natural Resources Commission adjusts deer rules

IRON MOUNTAIN — A few changes have been made in deer hunting rules for the Upper Peninsula. As reported Friday by MLive, antlerless harvest quotas will be reduced in the “mid-snowfall zone,” a band crossing the middle latitudes of the U.P. The Michigan Natural Resources Commission on ...

Wisconsin survey shows an increase in drumming grouse

MADISON, Wis. — A survey measuring ruffed grouse drumming activity heard along roadsides throughout Wisconsin this spring showed a 57% increase in statewide drumming activity compared to 2023, the Department of Natural Resources said. Several agencies and groups, including the DNR, U.S. ...

Young creatures start exploring

Midsummer has arrived. Much of what was born or hatched this spring now seems to have reached the age of exploration, of venturing out, seeing what this new world has to offer, good and bad. The first batch of eastern phoebes already is chasing insects around the yard at Six Mile Lake. ...

Escanaba to host trappers convention and expo July 12-13

ESCANABA — The annual Trapper’s Convention/Outdoor Expo begins Friday at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time Friday and Saturday, July 13. During the two days, nine outdoor experts will be taking the stage to give presentations on trapping ...

Michigan DNR seeks reports on turkey broods

IRON MOUNTAIN — Fall turkey hunting license applications for the 2024 season in Michigan are available through Aug. 1. Applications are $5 and drawing results will be available Aug. 12. The season runs Sept. 15 through Nov. 14. You can apply for one limited-quota license valid for a ...