Category: Outdoors

Jul 18, 2013 From DNR reports The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the application period for antlerless deer licenses is now open through Aug. 15. Hunters can apply for a quota-limited license online at E-license, at any authorized license agent or at a DNR Customer Se... READ MORE

Jul 18, 2013 From DNR reports Manistee:  A few Chinook salmon were caught 40 to 100 down in 120 to 200 feet of water. Try running glow spoons in the early morning or meat rigs down deeper later in the day. Boats heading out to 300 feet caught steelhead and coho 30 to 60 feet down with ora... READ MORE

Jul 16, 2013 From DNR reports On Friday, July 26 at 10 a.m., join the friendly and experienced staff of Bill & Paul's Sporthaus at Silver Lake State Park for a free Introduction to Kayaking program. Instructors will be bringing a large variety of kayaks for participants to use ... READ MORE

Jul 12, 2013 From DNR reports Looking for a great way to spend a warm July Saturday? Join the DNR and Highland River Adventures on July 27 for a fun kayaking trip down the Muskegon River through the Muskegon State Game Area. During this three-hour excursion, instructors from Highland... READ MORE

Jul 11, 2013 From DNR reports The Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) today took action to name the wolf a game species in the state and approve a limited public wolf harvest in three distinct regions of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This is the second time in two months the commi... READ MORE

Jul 11, 2013 Local Sports Journal Manistee:  Salmon fishing is slowly picking up with a few fish taken 50 to 110 feet down in 100 to 160 feet of water. Glow spoons were best in the morning but switch to green and orange later in the day. Green meat rigs and flies have worked deeper in the... READ MORE

Jul 08, 2013 From DNR reports The Department of Natural Resources announced that approximately 18,500 young lake sturgeon from a streamside sturgeon-rearing facility were stocked in several inland lakes in northern Michigan on Monday, July 1. The rearing facility, located on the banks o... READ MORE

Jun 27, 2013 From DNR reports Humans have used dogs as helpers in innumerable pursuits for centuries, and that relationship seems to expand daily. John Rucker, a life-long bird hunting enthusiast, has always kept dogs to help him pursue upland game, but he’s also trained his Boykin spani... READ MORE

Jun 24, 2013 From DNR reports The previous Pure Michigan Hunt winners have won prize packages that most hunters could only dream about. This year’s prize package is no exception, and new sponsors continue to jump on board to show their support for hunting in Michigan. Recently, severa... READ MORE

Jun 24, 2013 From DNR reports Results of the 2013 bear hunting license drawing have been posted at michigan.gov/huntdrawings.  A total of 7,906 bear licenses were available during the bear application period (May 1 - June 1). A total of 267 leftover bear licenses are available in the ... READ MORE

Jun 23, 2013 From DNA reports Deer hunters in 12 northwest Lower Peninsula counties will have to count antler points before they shoot a buck this fall, as the Natural Resources Commission enacted antler point restrictions (APRs) at its June 13 meeting in Lansing. The regulation require... READ MORE

Jun 08, 2013 Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) this week advised the public that an organization will hold informational meetings regarding deer antler point restriction (APR) proposals at a number of locations this month. Individua... READ MORE

Jun 06, 2013 Michigan Department of Natural Resources It’s here!  Michigan’s annual Summer Free Fishing Weekend will be observed this Saturday and Sunday. Both residents and non-residents can fish without a license, however, all regulations still apply. This is a great opportunity fo... READ MORE

May 27, 2013 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Active-duty military members who enlisted as Michigan residents and have maintained residence status can now obtain annual Michigan fishing or hunting licenses free of charge, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced r... READ MORE

May 16, 2013 Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Hart-Montague Trail State Park in Oceana County will soon be getting a new name: the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail State Park. At last week’s meeting of the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) at the Ralph A. MacMul... READ MORE

May 01, 2013 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that applications for Michigan elk and bear hunting licenses are available now through June 1. There will be 200 elk licenses and 7,906 bear hunting licenses available for the 2... READ MORE