Five ways to support EUP wildlife habitat

By Spencer Thompson CTAI Conservationist Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District The Eastern Upper Peninsula (EUP) of Michigan is home to a diverse range of species, including amphibians, black bears, furbearers, migratory birds, and pollinators. For these...

Rising temperatures increase tick activity in U.P.

From LMAS As temperatures rise across the U.P., so does the activity of ticks—small arachnids that can pose significant health risks to humans and animals. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Michigan Department of Health and...

Spring fishing begins in Michigan

Break out that rod and tacklebox: Michigan’s trout and Lower Peninsula inland walleye and northern pike seasons open Saturday, April 25. Mark your calendar, find your fishing spot and invite an old fishing buddy — or a new one — to enjoy some spring fishing! With the...

DNR seeks public’s help in eagle death investigation

From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials are hoping someone can shed light on a recent series of deceased eagles in the Upper Peninsula’s Garden Peninsula – a piece of land that extends south from Delta...

48 park rangers graduate from Michigan DNR Academy

Following nine weeks of rigorous training, 48 park rangers graduated April 3 from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ newly formatted Ranger Academy at the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center in Roscommon. The 2026 ranger graduation marks a significant...

Michigan considers ‘one-buck’ hunting rule

By Laura Herberg Bridge Michigan Hunters are divided over a proposed “one buck rule” that some hope would help balance the buck-to-doe ratio, curb overpopulation in the Lower Peninsula and make deer hunting better for future generations by leaving more prize bucks on...