Aug 28, 2025 | Outdoors
By Bill Diem Audrey Baetz expects her arrival at the Newberry DNR offices on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, will be an omen of good luck. She is the new Fisheries Biologist for the Lake Superior watershed east of Independence Lake near Marquette. She mainly concentrates...
Aug 23, 2025 | Outdoors
By Shawn Sitar Fisheries research biologist Michigan Department of Natural Resources The oldest known lake trout in the Great Lakes, 62 years old at the time of capture, was recently documented by researchers at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Marquette...
Jul 8, 2025 | Outdoors
By Andy Henion Communications representative, Wildlife Division Michigan Department of Natural Resources Earlier this year, Will Paul, an avid bowhunter, wrote a successful grant proposal to improve deer habitat in the eastern Upper Peninsula. Once the $10,673 in...
Jun 24, 2025 | Outdoors
Three climate monitoring and maritime safety buoys have been deployed for the season from the south shore of Lake Superior. The Superior Watershed Partnership staff deployed the buoys with boat support provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and...
Jun 20, 2025 | Outdoors
By Madeline Shepard, Watersheds Coordinator Goose poop: a familiar sight for those who frequent Michigan’s state parks, a dreaded seasonal chore for waterfront homeowners, and a popular party-pooper on barefooted strolls. Beyond inconvenience, goose poop is common...
Jun 2, 2025 | Outdoors
Michigan DNR Two days twice a year, families and friends can enjoy one of Michigan’s premier outdoor activities, Michigan fishing, for FREE! The summer Free Fishing Weekend is scheduled for June 7-8. On these dates, all fishing license fees are waived for two...
