ESCANABA — For the 63rd time, the U.P. Trappers will host its annual Trappers Convention/Outdoor Expo on July 11-12 at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time both days. Admission is $10 and free for ages 12 and under. Camping on the grounds is ...

What likely is the final migration wave of spring has come through the region. Baltimore orioles are chattering again on the deck as they bicker over the orange halves and grape jelly. Same with the ruby-throated hummingbirds, with males seemingly more intent on chasing off rivals than ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — After paying a $25 registration fee, licensed Michigan anglers can participate in a statewide walleye fishing challenge that includes biweekly prizes, along with grand prize drawings. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is partnering with MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Thursday is opening day for the Upper Peninsula inland walleye and northern pike seasons. The new license season began April 1, so anglers should make sure they purchase a new fishing license for this season. The 2025 annual fishing licenses are valid through March 31, ...

ESCANABA — In the weeks ahead, ducks, mergansers, herons, terns, gulls and more will fly through Portage Marsh State Wildlife Area in Escanaba — one of Michigan’s premier Wetland Wonders and an Audubon Important Bird Area — as they migrate north back to their breeding grounds. Join ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Both public and private lands in the Upper Peninsula are open for spring turkey Hunt 0234, which opens today and runs through May 31. Licenses for this hunt are guaranteed and do not require an application in a drawing. Although the hunt has no quota, you can only purchase ...