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Upper Peninsula fishing report

- Little Bay de Noc: Anglers targeting walleye reported fair to good fishing over the past week. In lower Little Bay de Noc, anglers found fish around deep structure, including points and humps. In the upper bay, anglers reported success along weed edges and the eastern shoreline. Casting anglers caught fish using artificial reaction baits retrieved near the bottom with a fast-snapping motion, tied to braided line with a clear leader. Anglers trolling or drifting ran crawler harnesses or crankbaits, while a few jigging live bait on jigheads reported limited success. Yellow perch fishing ...

Young hunter finds success

A young Tanner Murray stands with the eight-point deer he shot during the Michigan youth Liberty Hunt weekend. Submit hunting news by emailing news@dailypress.net or filling out the information on the "submit news" tab of the Daily Press website.

Fall turkey, small game hunting seasons kick off Tuesday

Tuesday marks the beginning of Michigan’s popular fall hunting seasons for turkey and some small game, including cottontail rabbit, ruffed grouse, squirrels and woodcock. An important reminder for turkey hunters: Starting this year, all harvested turkeys must be reported through the DNR’s website or mobile app. The successful harvest must be reported within 72 hours of the take or before you transfer possession of the turkey, whichever comes first. Mandatory harvest reporting gives the DNR a clearer picture of turkey harvest across the state, helps ensure sustainable turkey ...

Autumn comes again

“The days they pass so quickly now, nights are seldom long, time around me whispers when it’s cold,” – John Denver With the skies gray and chilly, threatening rain, I’m visiting an old hardwood forest I like to frequent in the autumn. This is a place where golden maple leaves reign ...

Over $890,000 in grants will benefit Michigan fish and aquatic systems

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced recipients for the 2025 Fisheries Habitat Grants. Ten conservation projects on lakes and streams throughout the state will share $892,200. The funds are matched by more than $240,000 in partner contributions, for a total conservation value of over $1.1 million. Funded projects are located in the following counties: Allegan, Calhoun, Cheboygan, Crawford, Grand Traverse, Manistee, Newaygo, Oceana, Shiawassee and Wayne. “Supporting partner organizations with these projects is crucial to create healthier lakes and streams with ...

Michigan bear hunting season starts tomorrow

The first bear hunting period of 2026 kicks off Sept. 9 in the Upper Peninsula as thousands of bear hunters prepare to take to the field this fall. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is issuing 6,278 bear licenses for the 10 bear management units across the state in 2026. Bear hunting is allowed in the U.P and the northern half of the Lower Peninsula. More than 72,500 people applied for a bear license or preference point this year. Licenses are awarded through an annual drawing that’s based on the number of points each hunter has earned. The number of points needed to ...