IRON MOUNTAIN — Lake Antoine, Cowboy Lake and Gene’s Pond in Dickinson County and Peavey Pond and Fortune Chain in Iron County are among the “family friendly” fishing waters recommended by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The DNR’s map at ...
A female yellow-bellied sapsucker takes advantage of an orange set out for orioles. If not done already, it’s time to get those supplies out for hummingbirds and orioles. An Iron Mountain resident reported on the Hummingbird Central website, www.hummingbirdcentral.com, their first ...
Wisconsin’s fishing opener on inland lakes begins today. But while dedicated anglers will be headed back to the water, annual fishing license sales are on the decline after a boost during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the past year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources sold about ...
Registration is open for this summer’s Becoming an Outdoors Woman program, set for May 31 through June 2 in Marquette County, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced. This will mark the 27th annual summer BOW gathering for women ages 18 and older who want to improve their outdoor skills in a relaxed, noncompetitive atmosphere. “Becoming an Outdoors Woman is a program where each individual is encouraged to learn at her own pace,” said Michelle Douglas, BOW program coordinator. “The emphasis is on the enjoyment, fun and camaraderie of outdoor activities and ...
It’s simple math really: Zero eggs equals zero fish for future stocking programs. So, the spring walleye and steelhead egg collections by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are critical components of the strategy for maintaining world-class fishing opportunities in the Great ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Cloudy skies could help anglers during today’s Michigan trout opener, but there’s a chance of rain and thunderstorms across the Upper Peninsula. High temperatures today may reach into the 70s. Rain is likely Sunday as highs dip into the low 50s. The newest episode of the DNR Wildlife Division’s “Wildtalk” podcast is available. The April show focuses on the great blue heron, the largest heron in North America. There’s also a chat about wood frogs and DNR wildlife biologist Pete Kailing drops in with an overview of hunting and trapping opportunities ...
