John Hohensee - Wednesday, May 14, 2008
John Hohensee of Iron River looks through his box of memories from his days on the pro walleye circuit. He would start making calls in January, he said, lining up his sponsors for the upcoming walleye season. Now, he just lines up his free fishing days including a recent small tournament in Green Bay and another trip to Louisiana for some sea trout, red fish in the Gulf of Mexico.
Local walleye ace looks
back on his pro circuit days - Wednesday, May 14, 2008
IRON RIVER—“Gone fishin’” That’s pretty much the norm around the local area as seasoned and beginners load up their gear and head out for their favorite area to get in some serious fishin’ time. Full Story
The mystery of minnows clarified by CO - Wednesday, May 14, 2008
IRON RIVER—As the opener of walleye season approaches, fishermen are asking about minnows. Local Michigan DNR Conservation Officer Jason Wicklund has offered an explanation concerning the purchasing and trapping of minnows in our area. Full Story
Across the county, young hunters learn safety and skills - Wednesday, May 7, 2008
At the annual Hunter Safety Field Day held at Camp Gibbs, Jim Duda positions Taylor Miilu’s hand so that she can learn to make a good shot with her bow and arrow. Each student is given numerous times to shoot, and is given instruction by skillful, veteran archers as part of their certification class. Full Story
Turkey hunt triumph - Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Russell Oss got his spring wild turkey in the Crystal Falls area. The turkey was a jake and it weighed 13 ½ pounds. Full Story
New kid in the flock - Wednesday, April 30, 2008
On Friday, April 25, a white/grey turkey joined the group of wild turkeys that visit Tim Harmon's Crystal Falls Township neighborhood. Full Story
Fly Fishing Shubat - Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Tom Shubat carries an excellent supply of fly fishing gear in his shop, the Laughing Loon Emporium, in downtown Iron River. Full Story
A fly fisherman’s spot in Iron River - Wednesday, April 23, 2008
IRON RIVER—As the fourth Saturday in April approaches, trout fisherman are readying their gear. For fly fishermen, a downtown Iron River shop offers an excellent variety of flies, rods, reels and enthusiasm from its shopkeeper, Tom Shubat. Full Story
Spring wildfire season has begun - Wednesday, April 23, 2008
LANSING—As the weather continues to warm up and outdoor activities, such as yardwork, begin in earnest, the Department of Natural Resources reminds citizens that spring is wildfire season in Michigan. Full Story
Wildlife Unlimited geared up for a win - Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Wildlife Unlimited of Iron County committee member Erich Ziegler of Crystal Falls mans the youth raffle table while Marshall and Andrew Kelley of Florence, Wis. scope the prizes during the membership banquet. The event was held on Saturday, April 1, in Iron River. Full Story
Gun, Knife and Tackle Show scheduled for this weekend - Wednesday, April 16, 2008
CRYSTAL FALLS—The tufts-Rondon VFW Post 2891 will be holding a Gun, Knife and Tackle Show on Saturday and Sunday, April 19-20. Full Story
Signs of spring - Wednesday, April 9, 2008
The sound of the Canadian geese returning is a welcome spring sound across the north woods. The geese, may not have felt the same welcoming effects as they land on watery, but still frozen lakes in the area. Full Story
WU continues to support Hunter Safety - Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Rick Commenator, president of Wildlife Unlimited of Iron County, presents a check for $300 to Dean Dallavalle, Hunter Safety coordinator for West Iron County. Each year WU contributes to the area program. Full Story
Watersmeet launches ‘lakeguard’ website - Wednesday, April 9, 2008
WATERSMEET--The Watersmeet Lakeguards (Invasive Species Control Coalition of Watersmeet—ISCCW), organized in 2007, announces the construction of a new website www.isccw.org or www.lakeguards.org. Full Story
Collectors gather at library - Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Ed Sandell of Iron River, discusses his collection of duck, fish and shorebird decoys with Gary Lopez at the March 29 Hobby and Collector Show at the West Iron District Library in Iron River. Full Story
Trout Unlimited to meet April 9 - Wednesday, April 2, 2008
IRON RIVER—The local chapter of Trout Unlimited will be meeting next Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. at Iron River’s City Hall. Full Story
Trappers picking up fur for auction - Wednesday, April 2, 2008
ESCANABA—The Upper Peninsula Trappers Association will be picking up fur throughout a large portion of the Upper Peninsula on Saturday, April 5, for Fur Harvesters Auction, an international auction house headquartered in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. Full Story
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