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Counting Burbot

HOUGHTON — Researchers at Michigan Technological University are partnering with the Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) to conduct a survey and interview anglers to gather information on awareness, values and preferences for recreational burbot fishing within the Lake Superior basin. ...

Action on the ice

The weekly fishing report has resumed for ice fishing in select locations. Report information is collected by creel clerks; additional locations will be featured in beginning in March when more creel staff reports are available. Upper Peninsula • Little Bay de Noc: Walleye anglers ...

Outdoors North: John Pepin

“The wind it was howlin' and the snow was outrageous; we chopped through the night, and we chopped through the dawn,” – Bob Dylan The persistent and deepening snow and cold of late has signaled primal feelings of survival within me. Just walking to the mailbox and back is an adventure ...

DNR advisory council meets Wednesday

LANSING —The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council is scheduled to hear updates on the western U.P. snowmobile trail system, the fish guiding process for Michigan lakes, a winter boating access site snowplowing partnership and ...

Clifford Therrian, Sr.

CALUMET — Clifford Paul Therrian Sr. Calumet, Michigan passed away on January 19, 2026 at UP Health System Portage in Hancock, Michigan. Clifford was born on May 25, 1937 in Allouez, Michigan to parents Fergus and Veronica (Stefonich) Therrian. He met the love of his life, Janet Harkonen, ...

Ice fishing clinic a success

ESCANABA — Despite some messy conditions on the bay that forced some last-minute changes, the second women’s ice fishing clinic held in Delta County was a resounding success. After the first event in January 2025, which had roughly half the number of attendees, the women who came to the ...