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UP hunting laws to change

Michigan’s Natural Resource Committee announced last week that some changes are coming to the Upper Peninsula’s hunting laws. Members of the committee met to discuss and vote on 10 amendments that could have a big impact for hunters this coming November.  One of these amendments would change the number of antlerless deer hunting permits available in northern Michigan. The Mideast UP’s permits would be reduced from 1,000 to zero. For the Midwest UP, available permits would be cut in half, from 1,000 to only 500. The committee claims it’s an attempt to regulate the deer ...

Run the Keweenaw Festival of Trails this weekend

Run the Keweenaw 2024 is coming up this weekend, with registration on July 12 and races beginning on July 13. This annual ‘Festival of Trails’ offers a variety of races to choose from. Participants can take one of many competitive scenic routes, like the 10K Copper Harbor Trails ...

Beach assessment from a local beachgoer

Summer returns to the Copper Country. Our local beaches have been busier than ever with the warmer temperature and sunny weather. The sunny days brought out big crowds throughout the area. Chassell Park to Houghton, Hancock, Calumet’s Waterworks Beach to Bete Gris Beach up north are only a few of the many options. Warm water, beautiful blue skies and a bright sun made for some spectacular recent beach weather. Set your agenda. Beach days are here! Houghton’s beach was packed the most with a wide array of visitors and children. This beach makes it easy to enjoy a picnic lunch or ...

KISMA will pay for your invasive plants

The Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area, or KISMA, is offering a new incentive. On Aug. 3, 8 and 10 participants can turn in their barberry plants, roots and all, at various locations in the area (full schedule below). In exchange for the invasive ornamental plants, KISMA will be ...

What a catch!

SKANEE — It was a day of firsts for Finns Bar and Grills’ 2024 Fishing Tournament in the Skanee area Saturday. The new bar owners hosted the tournament for the first time and a first-time participant won two top prizes. Buck and Cassie Marcotte bought Finns Bar and Grill last ...

Kids net fishing skills through program

CALUMET — Children from the Keweenaw area get to learn fishing skills and gain conservation knowledge in the free joint program between the Keweenaw National Historical Park and the Calumet-Keweenaw Sportsmen’s Club. The club applied for and received a grant from the Park Service to ...