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Outdoors

‘Ask the DNR’ to air Thursday on WNMU-TV

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. ...

Northwoods creatures of the fall

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 ...

Musky, grouse hunters enjoy the fall warm-up

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 ...

Kingsford pathways a hit with community

KINGSFORD — The famous Ford Flivver was manufactured in Kingsford in the early 20th century. After Henry Ford established the automobile plant, the Flivver, which was the nickname for his Model T automobile, began serving as the unofficial school mascot. Today, Kingsford schools carry on the ...

Spark Grants program to benefit outdoor recreation

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will offer a 45-minute webinar at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time Friday on the new Spark Grants program for outdoor public recreation projects. Eligible applicants can include regional or statewide organizations, units of government ...