“And the birds up on the wires and the telegraph poles; they can always fly away from this rain and this cold; you can hear them singing out their telegraph code; all the way down the Telegraph Road,” – Mark Knopfler The wind kicks up snow dust and swirls it around my head as I walk. I ...

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 open now through Sunday, Feb. 1. Applications cost $5 each and can be purchased at any license agent, ...

ESCANABA — Despite some messy conditions on the bay that forced some last-minute changes, the second women’s ice fishing clinic held in Delta County was a resounding success. After the first event in January 2025, which had roughly half the number of attendees, the women who came to the ...

“There’s a pale moon waning as the blackbirds dot the sky, but the crows are my friends and I wave to them a-passing by,” – Otis Gibbs A crow floats down into the wintry scene. His presence cracks the moment like a light bulb dropped on the kitchen floor. He looks lost or out of place ...

HERMANSVILLE - The U.P. Trappers Association - District 3 is once again hosting the U.P. Trappers Kids Workshop at the Hermansville Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 7. The event will run from 8 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m. central time. All are welcome. 2026 marks the 21st year this event ...

MICHIGAN -- Present winter conditions vary throughout the state and will continue to fluctuate based on weather forecasts. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to put safety first when enjoying favorite outdoor winter activities. “People often get caught up in the ...