Jul 19, 2012 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Hot weather is causing summer fish kills and the mortalities of northern pike in many of our rivers due to extremely high water temperatures. The weather may be lessening some anglers’ enthusiasm to be out on the water, but the... READ MORE
Jul 18, 2012 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials have scheduled volunteer stewardship workdays for the month of August in parks and recreation areas throughout the southwestern district. That includes a workday at P.J. Hoffmast... READ MORE
Jul 18, 2012 The Department of Natural Resources The Department of Natural Resources will offer a total of 708,650 antlerless deer licenses for the upcoming season after the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) adopted quotas at its regular monthly meeting last Thursday at Harsens Island. ... READ MORE
Jul 13, 2012 From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Camping is defined as temporary outdoor living. That covers a pretty wide swatch of ground. To some folk, camping means tossing on a backpack and carrying a sleeping bag well away from civilization. To others, it c... READ MORE
Jul 12, 2012 From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that applications for fall turkey hunting licenses are on sale through Aug. 1. A total of 50,050 licenses are available – 3,350 general licenses that may be used on publ... READ MORE
Jul 12, 2012 Where are the fish biting? Take a look at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' weekly fishing report and make plans to get out this weekend. Grand Haven: Pier anglers caught chinook and steelhead on alewife and shrimp. Steelhead fishing was good with a north or east... READ MORE
Jul 05, 2012 DNR Report as of Thursday, July 5. Onekama: Those heading straight out to 110 to 150 feet of water caught fish when trolling along the drop. Fish 80 to 90 feet down, good colors were blue and glow. Meat rigs worked best after the sun comes up. Manistee: Fishing slowed c... READ MORE
Jul 03, 2012 From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking residents to use caution with fires this summer, especially during the July 4 holiday, as some regions of the state face dangerously dry conditions. “Warm temperatures... READ MORE
Jul 03, 2012 By the Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Department of Natural Resources invites female anglers of all skill levels to enjoy an afternoon on Lake Michigan casting for king and coho salmon, steelhead and lake trout on Saturday, July 21. Part of the DNR’s Becoming... READ MORE
Jul 03, 2012 By Bob Kingsley Local Sports Journal Muskegon Lake continues to be a hot spot for one of the more under-valued panfish commonly caught from local waters having direct access to Lake Michigan. The white perch, not to be confused with a white bass, is much smaller with a... READ MORE
Jun 30, 2012 DNR Report as of Thursday, June 28. Grand Haven: Boats are fishing at the pier heads and catching steelhead and a few kings. Spoons are working best in orange and yellow. Run baits high with 3 and 5 color lead cores. No more than 20 feet down for riggers. Pier anglers will al... READ MORE
Jun 30, 2012 From Michigan Department of Natural Resources Talk to virtually anyone who has returned from a guided, wilderness fishing trip and the conversation invariably leads to one common subject: the shore lunch. Indeed, few culinary treats are much tastier than freshly caught, fre... READ MORE
Jun 25, 2012 By Ron Rop LocalSportsJournal.com A new event for tournament fishermen is coming next month to the Lake Michigan shoreline. The first Tri-Port Challenge is scheduled for July 13-15. The new format will allow anglers to leave and return to Muskegon, Whitehall or Grand Haven... READ MORE
Jun 19, 2012 By Victor Skinner localsportsjournal.com LANSING – Michigan Rep. Richard LeBlanc wants to bring back lifetime hunting and fishing licenses, but wildlife officials are concerned the effort could negatively impact funding and complicate management efforts. LeBlanc, D-Westl... READ MORE