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Outdoors

From cocoon to comeback: Breeding butterflies for the wild

Though there is something almost magical about crossing paths with a butterfly, most people stop to enjoy the sight without giving the encounter much thought. Unfortunately, the long-term existence of several butterfly species isn’t a given – but the DNR and partners are working to turn the ...

Fishing Report

Little Bay de Noc: Walleye anglers reported some success casting jerk baits, using electronics to position their lures close to target fish. Anglers also caught walleye slow-trolling crawler harnesses near drop-offs. Perch anglers found success near reefs and river mouths, as well as locating ...

North Deadhorse Road in Delta County closed July 1 – Aug. 8

A section of North Deadhorse Road will be closing in northern Delta County beginning Monday, July 1, through Thursday, Aug. 8, to replace two culverts on Deadhorse Creek. The project site is located within the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Escanaba Forest Resources Division ...

Fishing Report

Little Bay de Noc: Anglers reported slower walleye fishing this week, with limited catches. However, some anglers found success using sonar to accurately present casted lures to walleye, while others employed slow trolling with crawler harnesses near the bottom. Most fish were observed along or ...

Wildlife Habitat Grant period now open

Now through July 29, 2025, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Habitat Grant Program is accepting applications with a focus on projects that restore large complexes of grassland and savanna habitat. “Grasslands and savannas were once abundant, but are now rare in ...