MARQUETTE — Michigan Department of Natural Resources personnel will be conducting nighttime walleye recruitment surveys from late September to mid-October. These surveys are an important tool for fisheries managers to determine whether walleye that hatched in the spring — known as ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Bear hunting season opens Wednesday in Wisconsin while the Upper Peninsula opener is Wednesday, Sept. 10. In northern Wisconsin, hunting through Sept. 9 is only with the help of dogs. Then through Sept. 30, both dogs and bait are permitted. From Oct. 1 through Oct. 7, bear ...
MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources urges everyone to prioritize water safety during the Labor Day holiday weekend, and be aware of current conditions before entering the water. For safer swimming, choose buoyed swim areas at state parks. These areas offer added safety ...
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reports that more than 331.5 tons of fish have been stocked so far in 2025, including walleye and trout in Iron County, along with trout and salmon in Menominee County. No Dickinson County waters are listed to date, although walleye plantings took ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — During late August, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources recommends focusing fishing efforts during early morning or late evening hours when fish are more active. Fish often move to deeper, cooler waters as surface temperatures remain warm. For species like ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Fall turkey licenses are now on sale in Michigan with a quota of 2,200 for the Upper Peninsula. There is no longer a drawing for fall turkey licenses and a hunter can purchase one per year, valid for one turkey of any sex. Licenses will be sold until the quota is met. You ...