There are those who are not fortunate enough to be blessed with the beauty of winter. Nature creatures amazing spectacles and serene snowscapes throughout the winter months. See in your mind’s …
Communications representative, Wildlife Division Michigan Department of Natural Resources Michigan wildlife researchers are preparing to conduct the second phase of a collaborative study that aims to …
UPPER PINENSULA - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has opened applications for the Upper Peninsula’s Deer Habitat Improvement Partnership Initiative (DHIPI) competitive grant program. …
Application season for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ 2026 Cadet Academy will soon launch, with selected cadets starting their work this summer. While most visitors to northern …
CHANNING – The Sagola Township Sportsmens Club will host the 52nd annual Tip-Up-Town of the Upper Peninsula Saturday, Feb. 7 at the clubhouse on Eddy Lake in Channing. The fishing contest will take …
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is continuing a successful program to keep boating access sites plowed at five popular Iron County ice-fishing locations. "This program has been a …
Michigan sports eight species of maples (Acer spp.), with only one alien, Norway maple. Together, maples comprise about one third of all the forest wood volume in Michigan. Maples have huge impacts …
LAND O’ LAKES, Wis.— The Three Bear Sled Dog Race brings the northwoods tradition of sled dog racing to Land O’ Lakes Saturday, Feb. 7 and Sunday, Feb. 8. Known as one of the premier spectator …
Move to the beat of winter. It may be a little slower, but it still gets the endorphins ramped up. Walking keeps the body healthy, but there are many other options to try. Swing to the rhythm of …
WISCONSIN - Grab your Ice Auger and hit the lakes, for a fun weekend on the ice. Wisconsin free fishing is upon us Saturday, Jan. 17 and Sunday, Jan 18. On Free Fishing Weekend you …
Hunters should note changes to license options, turkey management units and mandatory harvest reporting for 2026 season The application period for Michigan’s spring turkey hunting season is …
IRON RIVER - Ski Brule Mountain Resort welcomed the New Year with a spectacular torchlight parade New Year’s Eve, drawing crowds to witness one of winter’s beauties. As darkness fell over the …
MICHIGAN - Winter recreation enthusiasts can mark their calendars for Saturday, Jan. 10 and Sunday, Jan. 11, when Michigan will once again offer a full weekend of free snowmobiling across the state. …
The Michigan DNR has confirmed a historic December 2025 trail camera photo of an adult cougar with two kittens in central Ontonagon County. This sighting confirms that the cubs, first documented …
CRYSTAL FALLS – The Iron-Baraga Conservation District is proud to announce that District Manager Jen Ricker-Feak has been named the 2025 Michigan Conservation District Employee of the Year. In …
Get a jump-start on your 2026 race planning and support nature in the process by signing up for next spring’s Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K. Registration for this event, which …
Get a jump-start on your 2026 race planning and support nature in the process by signing up for next spring’s Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K. Registration for this event, …
IRONWOOD — Firewood permits for the Ottawa National Forest are now available for purchase through a new online E-Permit system epermits.fs2c.usda.gov/. A flexible and convenient service, …
Storms that hit the region over the past week or so have left snowmobile trails impassable across portions of 6 Upper Peninsula counties. “Some snowmobile clubs are out clearing trails, …
IRON COUNTY - Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the Iron Baraga Conservation District will no longer administer the Part 91 Soil and Sediment permitting program for Iron County. After this date, we won’t …