IRON MOUNTAIN — Ice conditions are highly variable on water bodies across the region and snowmobile trails are closed as daytime highs in the 40s are predicted through next week. A colder, stormier weather pattern may take hold by mid-month, but several cancellations are on the record. ...
MARQUETTE — The application period for the Upper Peninsula’s Deer Habitat Improvement Partnership Initiative competitive grant program is now open. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources initiative is a cooperative grant program designed to enhance deer habitat on private lands in ...
LANSING — From now until summer, the NotMISpecies webinar series is devoting most of its time to showcasing the results of important work by Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program grantees. Projects include outreach in classrooms and by the boating industry and new research on controlling ...
Federal authorities are investigating a former state conservation warden for killing a wolf last month in northern Wisconsin. Chief Deputy Andy Runice with the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office said authorities received a call around 2 a.m. on Dec. 25 from Pat Quaintance, who said he had ...
In an otherwise drab winter so far in the region, one unusual bird can add a splash of color — and excitement. Phyllis Carlson of Quinnesec reported earlier this week that two varied thrushes had been seen in the Pembine, Wis., area. She was able to go down to the home and get photos of ...
CHANNING — Tip-up Town of the U.P. is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 3, at Sagola Township Sportsmen’s Club. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Admission to the club is free, but buttons are required for the fishing contest on both Sawyer Lake and Edey Lake. Fishing buttons are $5 for ages 17 ...