SAULT STE. MARIE— Members of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Tuesday voted unanimously to approve a moratorium prohibiting the development of artificial intelligence data centers on tribal lands. Citing concerns about the strain these facilities place on local resources, ...

Editor's note: This week's Outdoors North was originally published in 2019 “The sky is crying, look at the tears roll down the street,” – Elmore James As I sat behind the wheel, looking out the windshield, the countryside was cloaked in a thick soft robe of fog, making the copper mining ...

LANSING — The 2026 spring turkey hunt periods begin as early as April 18. Starting this year, all successful turkey hunters must report their harvest within 72 hours of harvest or before transferring possession of the bird, whichever comes first. Harvests can be reported online or through the ...

“Come on Pearl, come on Kitty, if you feel inclined, down around the bend in the water, bring your fishin' line,” – Gordon Lightfoot In the evenings now, if I travel along the county road, the deer are gathering in any place where there’s bare ground. The surrounding landscape remains ...

LANSING — While it may not feel like it, spring fishing is finally here. Wednesday, April 1, was the official kickoff to the new fishing license year in Michigan. Grab your gear and invite someone new to join you and share the fishing experience! Before you hit the water, make sure to ...

MARQUETTE — 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 ...