LANSING — Lake frontage, river frontage and vacant forested acreage surrounded by private ownership are just some of the 95 parcels available in the next round of surplus land auctions from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Surplus land sales are a regular part of the DNR’s ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Wisconsin’s nonresident hunting and fishing license fees will rise as a result of the 2024-25 state budget. The fee increases range from $5 to $40 and are only for nonresidents. Licenses for the 2023-24 season are valid through March 31. The last time license fees for ...

LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Tuesday that reduces the penalty for failing to report a deer harvest or retain a deer harvest confirmation number. The new penalty is a one-time fine of $150, reduced from a possible misdemeanor resulting in up to 90 days in jail and a ...

ESCANABA — An estimated 8,000 to 10,000 outdoor enthusiasts are expected to attend the National Trappers Association Convention and Outdoor Show at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba later this month. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time Thursday, July 27, through Saturday, July ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center in Watersmeet has reopened after a pandemic closure that was extended due to lack of staff. Summer hours for the center at the intersection of U.S. 2 and U.S. 45 are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. “We greatly appreciate ...

MARQUETTE —The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council will meet from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern time Monday at Baraga Lakeside Inn conference room, 900 South U.S. 41 in Baraga. Among agenda items selected by council members, the group is ...