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Outdoors

Outdoors enthusiasts gather in Escanaba

IRON MOUNTAIN — The National Trappers Association Convention and Outdoor Show wraps up today at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba. The event includes activities for kids and runs until 5 p.m. Eastern time today. For details and a schedule, go to ...

Thousands expected for trappers convention and expo in Escanaba

ESCANABA — The largest trapping event in North America opens today at the Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds in Escanaba. Many well-known trappers from throughout the U.S. will be selling their wares, giving demonstrations or just enjoying the show. An estimated 8,000 to 10,000 people are ...

Iron County 4-H clubs earn honors

CRYSTAL FALLS — Two Iron County 4-H clubs — the Artemis Archers and Sharpshooters — attended an Upper Peninsula regional competition in Escanaba, earning numerous awards. The event was held at the Great Lakes Sports Club and put together by the Delta County Michigan State ...

Spring surveys show decline in Wisconsin grouse

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced that data is now available from annual spring surveys of Wisconsin ruffed grouse, pheasant and waterfowl. The spring waterfowl breeding survey indicated stable population numbers and habitat conditions for migratory ...

Minnows working for bass and perch

IRON MOUNTAIN — Area anglers were finding plenty of bass action as summer heat starts to take hold. “The bass bite has been hot,” said Fay Whisler at Whisler Outdoors in Florence, Wis. “Sucker minnows have been producing some nice catches.” Perch action has also been good, with ...

Applications due Aug. 15 to serve on Wisconsin deer advisory panel

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages members of the public with a passion for conservation to apply for a seat on a County Deer Advisory Council. Each County Deer Advisory Council includes representatives from the hunting community, as well as from a ...