Jan 6, 2021 | Outdoors
By Gary Gorniak First, let me introduce myself. I am Gary Gorniak, President of the Straits Area Sportsmen’s Club (SASC), Vice President of The Upper Peninsula Sportsmen’s Alliance (UPSA) and Vice Chairmen of the Eastern U.P. DNR Citizens Advisory Council (EUPCAC). I...
Dec 16, 2020 | Outdoors
By Julie Oakes, Wildlife Biologist – Michigan Department of Natural Resources Ospreys are magnificent fish-hunting birds with striking brown and white plumage. They are among the group of birds of prey called “raptors,” which includes hawks, owls, falcons and...
Nov 27, 2020 | Outdoors
As Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers gear up for the 2020 firearm deer season, they are expecting that this year’s higher hunting license sales will mean more new and experienced hunters in the woods. Here’s a list of the 10 most common...
Oct 28, 2020 | Outdoors
Bats do some pretty amazing things for Michigan, and there’s no better time to spotlight them than during Bat Week (Oct. 24-31), an annual international celebration. It’s a good opportunity to learn about these important species and consider the benefits of bats....
Oct 14, 2020 | Outdoors
By Jan Corey Arnett Nate Demers has traveled the world, and until recently, he lived in Marquette. The Negaunee native is a log home restoration professional, a career that takes him to interesting places and structures. He now primarily focuses on northern Michigan...
Oct 14, 2020 | Outdoors
By Larry Johnson Jr. I am president of our local Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association (TASA). I just wanted to take the time to thank all who were involved in helping maintain the trails in our area. We held our annual trail clean-up on October 3 and 4, which...
