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Outdoors

Bees lay path for next generation

Most humans have the luxury of watching the seasons change many times. We often groan about what we have to endure when winter takes hold. But for a number of species, the arrival of autumn signals they are not long for this world. Take a good look at the wasps and bumble bees now ...

Liberty Hunt is Sept. 9-10

OUTDOORS REPORT IRON MOUNTAIN — Michigan’s Liberty Hunt takes place next weekend, introducing updated deer regulations that will be in effect through 2025. Participants in the Liberty Hunt, a firearm hunt for youth and disabled hunters, will be able to shoot more than one deer. The limit ...

Summer light wanes as ‘blue’ moon approaches

The meteorological summer of 2023 will draw to close this coming week with the end of August. The days are growing noticeably shorter. Sunset at the start of August came at about 8:20 p.m., but by Thursday it will be only a couple minutes after 7:30 p.m. Already, some of the maple trees ...

DNR shares forest plans; sturgeon season next month on Menominee

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will hold a forest management open house Tuesday, Sept. 5, in Crystal Falls. The open houses are informal sessions that give the public a chance to speak with foresters, wildlife biologists and other resource professionals. ...

Antoine Classic on Saturday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The 46th Annual Lake Antoine Classic will be held on Saturday at Lake Antoine Park. Events include a 15K trail run or bike around Fumee Lake, 5-mile run or walk around Lake Antoine, and a 2-mile run or walk along Lake Antoine. All events start and end at the park. ...

Wisconsin invites comments on wolf harvest rules

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will hold a virtual public hearing next month on its proposed rules related to gray wolf harvest regulations. The DNR on Aug. 1 released a draft management plan that recommends holding the statewide population at about 1,000 ...