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Outdoors

Buchholtz honored by Turkey Federation

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Ken Buchholtz of Ecanaba has earned the Wheelin’ Sportsmen Volunteer of the Year Award from the National Wild Turkey Federation. “I feel incredibly honored to be receiving this award that represents all the time and effort our team of volunteers put into this program, ...

Trapper group to host fundraising banquet

NORWAY — The U.P. Trappers of District 3 announce its First Fundraising Banquet will take place at the Norway Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 7. The group homes to make the banquet an annual event. Doors open at 4 p.m. Central Time and the buffet dinner starts at 6 p.m. Te event will be ...

No license purchases this weekend

LANSING — In just a few days, the DNR will begin the changeover to a new system for selling hunting and fishing licenses, hunting applications, and ORV and snowmobile permits online and at retail agent locations statewide. The changeover starts Saturday, Feb. 15, and the new system will go ...

Column: Getting inspiration from above

“Saint Valentine drove a red Continental with a headlight out and a dent in the side. He swore it wasn’t his, it was only a rental, but he drove it every single night,” – Joe Ely — — — MARQUETTE — Over the past few days, heavenly bodies – not the likes of ...

#MiFreeFishingWeekend is back

LANSING — Everyone’s invited to join in the DNR’s annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 and 16. No fishing license is needed, although all other fishing regulations still apply. The weekend coincides with the DNR’s move to a new license sales system. Due to ...

Fishing Report

Little Bay De Noc: The cold evenings had formed a crust on the snow layer with slush underneath, making travel difficult at times. Walleye anglers reported fair to good catches just south of Aronson Island with rapalas and minnows in 30 to 40 feet. Although this area is being fished, DANGEROUS ...