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Outdoors

Input sought on state forest road updates

A series of proposed updates to state forest road maps aimed at ensuring responsible management of the state’s extensive forest roads network are available now for public review and comment. The changes stem from an ongoing mapping and inventory process, with reviews completed on the ground ...

Bear management patch for 2024 now available

The 2024 bear management cooperator patch is now available. The Michigan Bear Hunters Association, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, coordinates Michigan’s bear cooperator patch program. A bear need not be harvested to purchase a patch. Adult hunters, ...

Archery season success

Molly Pavlat of East Lansing got her first archery buck Oct. 4 in Menominee County. The eight-pointer carried an 18 1/2-inch spread and weighed 177 pounds. Successful hunters during the archery and firearm hunts can submit photos and information to news@ironmountaindailynews.com.

Rain brings relief, but fire danger persists; early drawdown at Victoria Dam

IRON MOUNTAIN — The fire risk in the Dickinson County area is now medium thanks to recent showers, but officials continue to urge care with campfires, off-road vehicles and trailer chains or anything else that might cause a spark. Michigan Department of Natural Resources firefighters Friday ...

Dickinson eight-pointer

Andy Pritchard of Vulcan, bagged an eight-pointer in Norway Township on Oct. 17. Successful hunters during the archery and firearm hunts can submit photos and information to news@ironmountaindailynews.com.

DNR offers new deer plan for northern Wisconsin counties

Northern counties could manage deer based on habitat rather than county lines for the first time in a decade under changes proposed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Some say that could improve their ability to manage the deer population. The DNR is proposing revising ...