LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The state Department of Natural Resources says a survey conducted in January estimates that Michigan’s elk population has increased 5% since 2019. The aerial survey over eight days in January covered 1,080 square miles of sample plots across the northern Lower ...

MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Western Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council will meet at the Baraga Lakeside Inn, 900 U.S. 41 in Baraga from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday, March 22. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus-related ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — The new fishing license season in Michigan and Wisconsin begins April 1, with licenses now on sale and valid through March 31, 2023. Anglers in Michigan are encouraged to review regulation changes adopted by the Natural Resource Commission that are going into effect this ...

LANSING — The Michigan House on Thursday passed Rep. Beau LaFave’s plan to allow gun owners to transport a firearm — whether loaded or unloaded — while on private property. The bill would allow uncased loaded firearms in any vehicle, including an ATV or UTV, on private land as long ...

By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s swing justice appeared skeptical Thursday about whether to remove a conservative Department of Natural Resources board member who refuses to step down even though his term ended almost a year ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Uphill truck drag racing will take center stage Saturday, March 12, at Keyes Peak in Florence, Wis. Gates open at 8:30 a.m. and power trucks will race throughout the day beginning at 10:30 a.m. The event is organized by Keyes Peak Ski Hill Committee, Blue Ox Trail Riders ...