Luce County’s Moon Lake new trout regulations

From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Michigan Natural Resources Commission on Thursday enacted regulation changes on several inland trout lakes in the Upper Peninsula, effective Oct. 10, 2025. Four lakes have changed regulation types and four others...

Fall bird migration viewing sites in the U.P.

Each autumn, thousands of birds pass through Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on their journey south. From loons to great gray owls, the U.P. offers some of the best birdwatching opportunities in the Midwest. Here are a few of the top destinations to experience the wonder...

Strong deer harvest expected this season

Deer hunters taking part in Michigan’s Oct. 1-Nov. 14 archery season could see a strong statewide harvest. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ newly published 2025 deer hunting preview indicates this year’s deer harvest could be strong overall – mirroring a...

$5M grant propels Michigan’s dam removal project

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, with help from many conservation partners, is halfway through completion of a $5 million grant project to remove 27 stream barriers, including 16 DNR-managed dams. Efforts to date have reconnected more than 140 miles of...