Aug 30, 2012 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Warm summer temperatures and a lack of moisture throughout Michigan have created ongoing high fire-danger conditions. With predictions for more warm weather, and few chances of widespread rain over the Labor Day weekend, the Departm... READ MORE
Aug 29, 2012 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and many partners announced today that the Michigan Waterfowl Legacy (MWL) and the “Year of the Duck” celebration will kick off with five waterfowl and wetland events around the state... READ MORE
Aug 28, 2012 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that fall turkey hunting license drawing results and leftover license quantities are available at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings. Hunters are encouraged to visit this website fo... READ MORE
Aug 23, 2012 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Inland lake fishing is still going strong. Stream trout fishing is good however few anglers are taking advantage of it. The salmon runs are just getting started in the northern sections of the Lower Peninsula. No big numbers yet but... READ MORE
Aug 19, 2012 Local Sports Journal The annual Waterfowl Day has a new location for this year. Next Saturday, the Fifth Annual Lake Effect Chapter of the Michigan Duck Hunters Association will host its event at the DNR Headquarters, 7600 E. Messinger Rd. in Twin Lake. The event begins ... READ MORE
Aug 16, 2012 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fishing is starting to recover after storms and high winds moved through the state and cooler water temperatures are occurring. The Great Lakes continue to be the premier spots but if you visit the inland lakes you may be able to ca... READ MORE
Aug 12, 2012 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Natural Resources Commission adopted changes to chronic wasting disease baiting and feeding regulations, as outlined in the state’s newly revised CWD response plan, at its regular monthly meeting Thursday in Lansing. Depar... READ MORE
Aug 11, 2012 By Victor Skinner Local Sports Journal LANSING – State fisheries officials want to reduce daily bag limits for steelhead on the Little Manistee and Platte rivers in an effort to protect broodstock after several years of low returns to state weirs. Michigan Department of ... READ MORE
Aug 11, 2012 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Michigan goose hunters will enjoy a longer season and duck hunters will be able to take up to four scaup daily this year according to regulations that were approved by the Natural Resources Commission in Lansing on Thursday. Th... READ MORE
Aug 09, 2012 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Storms and cooler temperatures will most likely change the dynamics of fishing. Trout and salmon fishing in the Great Lakes has been very good for the most part. SOUTHWEST LOWER PENINSULA Grand Haven: Boat anglers continue to ca... READ MORE
Aug 07, 2012 Michigan Department of Natural Resources Applications for reserved waterfowl hunts on managed waterfowl hunting areas are on sale now through Tuesday, Aug. 28, the Department of Natural Resources reminded hunters today. Managed waterfowl areas are Michigan’s wetland wonde... READ MORE
Aug 04, 2012 Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has plenty of opportunities for outdoor lovers to take advantage of some DNR programs. Bird Watching 101 Where: Duck Lake State Park When: Saturday, Aug. 11, 9-10 a.m. Learn how to l... READ MORE
Aug 02, 2012 Michigan Department of Natural Resources Windy conditions, rain and thunderstorms combined are making it hard for anglers to get out. Those that do are working hard as fishing can be difficult for a couple days after a front passes through. SOUTHWEST LOWER PENINSULA Hollan... READ MORE
Jul 31, 2012 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources As Michigan’s black bear season approaches, the Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the 2012 bear management cooperator patches are available from the Michigan Bear Hunters Association (MBHA). Cooperator patche... READ MORE
Jul 30, 2012 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that applications for antlerless deer licenses are on sale now through Wednesday, Aug. 15 at all license agents or online at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings. Hunters should not... READ MORE
Jul 29, 2012 Michigan Department of Natural Resources Listening to birds singing in the forest just after dawn on a late spring day in northern Michigan. It might sound like a relaxing morning stroll, but for some members of the Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Division staff, i... READ MORE
Jul 26, 2012 Michigan Department of Natural Resources Hot weather is altering fish behavior so anglers will also have to change tactics if they want to be successful. Walleye, trout and salmon were found in deeper water in the Great Lakes. Those fishing the inland lakes will want to find t... READ MORE
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Jul 24, 2012 By Marc Hoeksema Local Sports Journal Not so long ago, I was introduced to Muskegon's wonderful world of water and wind. I was just a kid, but sailing ran in my family and the sport of windsurfing had started to catch on in the world and the Great Lakes. My dad was on... READ MORE
Jul 20, 2012 By Conner Marks Local Sports Journal Janina Schmieder is leading the way for a new sport in West Michigan. Described as Stand Up Paddleboarding, or SUP for short, it is a trending sport that Schmieder describes as “a way to escape to the peaceful waters to unwind and r... READ MORE
Jul 20, 2012 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Ludington State Park will host a “basics of fishing” clinic at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Hamlin Dam. Young anglers will learn to cast, bait a hook, remove a hook from a fish and why the DNR has certain fishing rules in place. The ... READ MORE