Trappers to hold annual convention - Wednesday, July 1, 2009
ESCANABA—The U.P. Trappers Association convention is being held on July 17-18 in the Ruth Butler Building at the fairgrounds here. Full Story
Public comment period on trout regulation changes extended - Wednesday, July 1, 2009
LANSING—Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division officials have extended the period for taking comments on proposed changes to the State’s trout fishing regulations on inland streams until Sept. 1. Full Story
Park life celebrated at Bewabic- Wednesday, June 24, 2009
During the celebration of the 90th anniversary of Michigan State Parks at Bewabic State Park on June 20, DNR Fisheries Technician Mark Mylchreest (right) offer hands-on identification of a variety of fish species to the Bonetti family of Green Bay, Wis. The Bonettis are frequent visitors to the area with a vacation home on Chicaugon Lake. Full Story
Youth trap shoots to begin July 1 at Camp Gibbs - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
IRON RIVER—The Camp Gibbs Recreation Area encourages young hunters to participate in the summer youth trap shooting program, sponsored by the Hiawatha Gun Club and Wildlife Unlimited of Iron County. Full Story
Lakes association to meet - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
IRON RIVER—The Iron County Lakes Association will meet at the Bates Township Hall on Thursday, June 25, at 6:30 p.m. All Iron County Lake homeowners and any interested county residents are encouraged to attend.
A perfect day for taking kids fishing - Wednesday, June 17, 2009
On Saturday, June 13 boats motored from the Sunset Lake boat launch with kids ready to be taken fishing. Joel VanLanen, of Iron River, and his son Joey follow the pontoon driven by boat captain Tim Hall. The Take a Kid Fishing Derby, which was sponsored by the Iron County Chamber of Commerce, had 35 young entrants and nearly 25 boats that took the kids fishing. Full Story
A good start to fishing season - Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Andrew Gussert and his cousins, Josh Martell and Carson Martell of Green Bay, Wis., landed this 48-inch musky on Saturday, May 23, while fishing on Chicaugon Lake. It weighed 26.9 pounds and was aged at 17 years. Full Story
Kids fishing event being held at Sunset Lake - Wednesday, June 10, 2009
IRON RIVER—It’s time to ‘take a kid fishing’ during the first ever fishing contest to be held Saturday, June 13, at Sunset Lake Park. The event is being sponsored by the Iron County Chamber of Commerce. Full Story
Cast a line for the Kids Fishing Derby at Lake Ottawa - Wednesday, June 10, 2009
IRON RIVER—The 19th annual Lake Ottawa Kids Fishing Derby, sponsored by the USDA Forest Service Iron River Ranger District, will be held in conjunction with the Michigan Free Fishing Weekend. The one-day derby is set for Saturday, June 13. Full Story
Backyard baby born - Wednesday, June 3, 2009
In Adele Baker’s backyard on Brule Street in Caspian, this doe dropped her fawn on the cool morning of June 1. Only a few hours old, the little babe snuggled close to mom and then wobbled to its feet. After a few steps it found its legs before lying back down on the lawn. Full Story
Be careful what your decoy attracts - Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Dan Harper of Old Beechwood Road in Iron River, would have taken a very unusual photo on Saturday while sitting in his turkey blind if he wouldn’t have been so stunned by what he observed. Dan has two turkey blinds within sight of his house. On Friday, May 29, he noticed some birds finally coming in after a long absence. Full Story
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