Deer on the move;walleye still biting
IRON MOUNTAIN — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources in its weekly report reminded anglers that November is a good time to fish if you do not like crowds. Fishing starts to take a back seat to hunting and that opens up space on the lakes, rivers, piers, docks and shorelines. Locally, there was some positive news from walleye fishermen, but little other activity reported. “Most everyone is getting ready for deer season,” said John Grier at Whispering Pines Outpost in Breitung Township. “There were guys are out after walleye. They’ve been having success with suckers on white and pink jig heads.” Dean Lindblom of Country Bait and Tackle reported “nice walleye” being caught out of the Menominee River. Bird hunters appear to still be doing well, according to Don Ciochetto at The Sport Shop in Iron River. “Fall fishing has been pretty good, too,” he added. “I heard about some guys doing well with rainbows and lake trout.
» Full StoryDNR advisory panel meets Monday
IRON MOUNTAIN — The Western Upper Peninsula Citizen Advisory Council (CAC) for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will meet Monday at the Bay West campus on North U.S. 2, Iron Mountain.
» Full StoryPressure wanes, but lunkers feeding
IRON MOUNTAIN — Big fish are still biting, although not many anglers are trying to catch them.
» Full StoryHours established for Stephenson office to register furbearers
STEPHENSON — Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials have announced specific dates and times the Stephenson Field Office will be available to register furbearers.
» Full StoryOutdoors report
IRON MOUNTAIN — Fish are biting for patient and persistent anglers, but reports suggest very few people were out fishing over the past week.
» Full StorySuccessful Hunts
Dickinson bear
Larry Holsworth of Sagola harvested a massive bear in northern Dickinson County. The dressed weight of the bruin was 465 pounds.
Nine-pointer
Cole Dollar, 14, of Florence, Wis.
Outdoors Poll
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