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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 Michigan,” said DNR Wildlife Division Chief Sara Thompson. “By partnering with conservationists across the state to restore grasslands, we can provide important habitat for wildlife, as well as numerous benefits for Michiganders. Grasslands help prevent erosion and flooding, filter runoff, and pull ...

Trying to wedge a trip to the woods

MARQUETTE — “I been in the right place, but it must have been the wrong time,” – Dr. John It had been one of those days, the kind everybody has now and then, when too many deadlines and obligations crowd out the fun in life. For me, those days don’t just come out of nowhere, but ...

Upper Peninsula Fishing Reports

Little Bay de Noc Walleye anglers had varied results. Walleye fishing was slower, anglers casted and trolled near drop-offs. Some anglers reported good success going slowly with crawler harnesses. Perch anglers reported fair fishing while northern pike anglers report good fishing. Smallmouth anglers reported casting the shallows and on the edge of drop-offs. Big Bay de Noc Smallmouth anglers report good fishing near rocky areas, casting soft plastics. Walleye anglers report slow fishing. St. Ignace Lake trout anglers had success off Round Island or the east side of Bois Blanc ...

DNR creel clerks will be on Isle Royale surveying anglers.

DNR creel clerks will be on Isle Royale surveying anglers. This summer, Isle Royale National Park is partnering with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to conduct a creel survey of the Isle Royale-Lake Superior fishery. Researchers hope to gather data from anglers in the park on the water, at docks and on the Ranger III passenger ferry. Participation in the survey is voluntary — anglers will be asked to report on their catch rates, species and fishing methods. With this research, staff hope to gain insights into fish populations, fishing patterns and angler ...

Gulls, crows and other birds show off their brain power

MARQUETTE — “It's been headed this way since the world began, when a vicious creature took the jump from monkey to man” – Elvis Costello As the hectic pursuits of workday living would have it, I found myself sitting in my vehicle in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant, waiting ...

Fishing Report

Upper Peninsula Little Bay de Noc: Anglers targeting northern pike reported good success. Walleye anglers cited the north winds and cold front made for a slower bite this week. Perch anglers reported fair fishing. Big Bay de Noc: Anglers targeting smallmouth bass reported good success. Pike anglers reported larger fish and good numbers of catches. St. Ignace: At the Carp River, walleye anglers floated night crawlers/leeches or jigged soft plastics. At the Pine River, boat anglers trolled night crawler harnesses with combinations of reds and oranges for walleye. Grand Marais: Boat ...