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Outdoors

DNR advises Marquette paddlers of changing Dead River outflow

MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is advising canoeists, kayakers and anglers of changing outflow conditions at the mouth of the Dead River at Lake Superior in Marquette. The river is flowing toward the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad ore dock at Marquette’s ...

NRC members on ‘Ask the DNR’

MARQUETTE —The Upper Peninsula’s two representatives serving on the Michigan Natural Resources Commission will answer viewer questions live tonight on “Ask the DNR,” broadcast on WNMU-TV13. Commissioners J.R. Richardson of Ontonagon and Dave Nyberg of Skandia will join DNR ...

Anglers landing boundary walleye; Spring Hearings online April 12-15

IRON MOUNTAIN — Anglers were targeting walleye on Michigan-Wisconsin boundary waters and finding some success during the transition from winter to spring. At Whisler Outdoors in Florence, Wis., Fay Whisler said fathead minnows were the preferred bait. “They’re catching a lot, but ...

Conservation officer assists Iron snow crash rescue

A sampling of field reports from Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers in the Upper Peninsula: Jan. 24-Feb. 6 DISTRICT 1 Conservation officer Anna Viau was called to assist with a snowmobile accident in northern Iron County. A man from out of state had hit a stump ...

Wisconsin plans 4th elk hunt

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters the application period for the 2021 elk hunt is open through May 31 for the chance to draw a hunt of a lifetime. Following several successfully managed Wisconsin elk hunts, the DNR is planning the fourth elk hunt ...

Wisconsin deer councils to draft recommendations

MADISON, Wis. — County Deer Advisory Councils in Wisconsin will meet virtually beginning Monday to discuss the upcoming deer seasons. Every county in Wisconsin has its own CDAC and each spring they meet to develop recommendations for antlerless harvest goals, antlerless tag availability ...