eam Marshfield Medical Center Dickinson, from left, John Cox, Gino Venditti, Jesse Wery and Pete Anderson, claimed bragging rights at the Kiwanis Ski Club Sporting Clays Challenge. The event was held at United Sportsmen’s Club in Merriman and featured a 10-station challenge as well as a ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Fishing action has picked up, including good reports on walleye, northern pike and bass. Walleyes were hitting on crawlers and sucker minnows, said Fay Whisler at Whisler Outdoors in Florence, Wis. “There were some nice keepers caught over the past week,” she said Friday. Pike, meanwhile, “have not been too picky,” as Whisler reported multiple catches on various baits and lures. Large minnows were the best bet for bass, she added. Wisconsin’s youth deer hunt takes place today and Sunday, available for both Wisconsin residents and non-residents. Hunters ...
ESCANABA — A brand new event being held in the Ruth Butler Building at the U.P. State Fairgrounds this weekend promises to bring the best of ice fishing and hunting to Escanaba. The first-ever U.P. Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo, which is sponsored by the Daily Press in conjunction with other businesses, kicked off Friday. The free event will continue today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thirty-five vendors covering everything from bait and tackle shops to lure manufacturers and gun dealers will be present. In addition, food vendors are ...
MARQUETTE — The Michigan Natural Resources Commission will meet Thursday in Marquette, starting at 9 a.m. Eastern time in NC Peninsula Room II at Northern Michigan University, 1401 Presque Isle Ave. There will be updates on U.P. wildlife habitat, wolf management and spring turkey regulations. The public is welcome to enjoy “Coffee with the Commissioners” from 8 to 9 a.m. Eastern time, also in NC Peninsula Room II. The NRC meeting will follow a joint meeting Wednesday afternoon of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Western and Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens’ ...
LANSING — Michigan’s Nonmotorized Advisory Workgroup is seeking applications to serve a 4-year appointment. Members are expected to participate in four meetings each year. The purpose of the workgroup is to assist the Michigan Trails Advisory Council in performing the duties and responsibilities of the council and to provide the DNR with advice related to the nonmotorized trails program. This includes advice related to the creation, development, operation and maintenance of the state-managed and designated nonmotorized trail system. Applications must be completed by Nov. 15 with ...
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host the fourth of several educational hunting webinars on Wednesday, Oct. 19, for anyone new to hunting or looking to learn more about hunting. The webinar series is in partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever and Becoming an Outdoorswoman. The series is designed for those interested in hunting, fishing and trapping. Each episode will feature guest speakers sharing their experiences getting started with hunting and include discussions addressing common challenges faced by those new to ...
