MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin wildlife officials on Thursday released their first new wolf management plan in almost a quarter-century but the document doesn't establish a new statewide population goal, a number that has become a flashpoint in the fight over hunting quotas. The Department ...
LANSING — To ensure a safe deer hunting season, Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers are sharing best practices and tips to avoid the most common violations and mistakes they see every year. “Most of the violations conservation officers encounter during firearm ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Deer hunting will soon take center stage, but warmer weather has helped keep anglers on the water. Bass and northern pike action has been good, while walleye action has picked up with mostly smaller catches reported, said Fay Whisler at Whisler Outdoors in Florence, ...
MARQUETTE —Less than two weeks before the firearm deer-hunting season, Michigan Department of Natural Resources staffers will gather to answer viewer questions live Thursday night on “Ask the DNR” on WNMU-TV13. DNR panelists will include wildlife biologist Dave Jentoft from Sault Ste. ...
A few thoughts on late fall ... While the insects of course have dropped off with the colder temperatures — we’ve had measurable snow now, along with several solid frosts and below-freezing nights that took out blooming plants for pollinators — some species continue to be out, taking ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Warmer weather has improved fishing while grouse hunters are taking advantage of declining cover as November draws near. “Anglers were reporting a mixed bag of bass, pike and walleye,” said Fay Whisler at Whisler Outdoors in Florence, Wis. “Musky fishermen are having ...