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 ...
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 variety of stakeholder groups with interest in hunting and deer management. The application period for each county is open until Aug. 15. Council members meet annually to review deer management data, gather public input and provide recommendations to the DNR and the Natural Resources Board regarding ...
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 ...
