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Wisconsin’s general fishing season opens May 2

Outdoors

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2026 – 2027 general inland fishing season will open statewide Saturday, May 2. Several new regulations and season structures are now in effect, and anglers are encouraged to review the regulations before ...

During spring thaw, natural fish kills may be common

Outdoors

After a winter with variable temperatures and lots of snow, you may see dead fish or other aquatic animals in Michigan lakes and streams as water warms up and ice and snow cover melt. The Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone that, while such sights can be startling, it is normal for ...

Cuffs & Collars

Outdoors

ESCANABA – The following reports detail recent activity of Michigan conservation officers throughout the following District 1 and District 2 counties of service: Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon and ...

Ethan Marta named Mr. Basketball

Local Sports

MARQUETTE — Ethan Marta enjoyed a solid senior season and was rewarded for his efforts during the 76th Annual boys’ basketball meeting of the Upper Peninsula Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association here Monday. The 6-foot-3 Ishpeming Westwood cager finished his career with 2,069 points ...

Sports Flashback March 29-April 4

Local Sports

March 29, 1961 — Spalding Benson’s Service advanced in the 28th Annual Gold Medal Basketball tournament at Hermansville, defeating Escanaba Y Tavern in a Class B contest. Maurie Poupore led Benson’s with 26 points. Roger Murray hit 14 and Jerry Wells scored 10. Jim Hamelin paced Y Tavern ...

Davey earns All-UP Honors in boys basketball

Local Sports

MARQUETTE — Four area athletes landed berths on the All-Upper Peninsula boys’ basketball team in balloting at the 76th Annual meeting of the U.P. Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association here Monday. Gladstone junior guard Lonnie Davey earned first-team honors in Division 1-3 and ...