August is nigh. Not that any animal or plant really recognizes our “August,” or any other month we’ve created in the calendar. It is, as far as we know, a purely human concept of time. That said, what we consider to be August might be among the easiest, most leisurely periods that ...
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 https://uptrappers.com/nta-convention/. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking the public's help in collecting deer and game bird management data. "Whenever you are out and about in Wisconsin, you can share observations of deer and game birds through the Survey123 submission tool," said Jes Rees Lohr, assistant DNR ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 small minnows the bait of choice. Leeches and crawlers have been bringing in a few walleye, Whisler said. At Geano Beach in Oconto County, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said successful walleye anglers were using both crawler harnesses and crank baits. The shoreline water ...
