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Spot a bear’s den?

MARQUETTE — While you’re enjoying time outdoors this fall and winter, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources asks that you keep an eye open for black bear dens. Reporting den locations to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is a simple yet effective way to support bear ...

DNR to track fish stocking

Editor's note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com. LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has begun using genetic testing to track the success of some of its ...

Outdoors North: John Pepin

Either get ready for elimination or your hearts must have the courage for the changing of the guards, – Bob Dylan With a rush and a mighty rustle through a pile of downed leaves, the autumn changing of the guards blew into these Great North Woods in no uncertain fashion. This was the ...

Outdoors North: John Pepin

Editor's note: This column was originally published in 2021 “Sacrifice was the code of the road,” – Bob Dylan When I heard the car door shut behind me, I knew I was on the other side of the line – that is, the line between here and out there. I think this has always been one of my ...

Plans for the park

CHAMPION — To ensure plans for Van Riper State Park in Champion and the 120-acre property that surrounds the Michigan Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee best meet the needs of visitors and the community, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input on new management ...

Outdoors North: John Pepin

I ain’t had a bite ‘cuz the moon’s too bright, I wish I had a big one or two. My trotline’s set and my hooks are wet and mama’s got the catfish blues, – Tom T. Hall The overnight temperatures had plummeted well below freezing, leaving the early morning crisp and brittle, ready to ...