Spring wildlife tips: Keeping baby animals safe

From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources We’re well into spring, which means baby wildlife season is here. If you come across baby wildlife like fawns, bunnies or birds, the best thing you can do is leave them where they are. Animals like rabbits and fawns...

Michigan adds 6 plant species to invasive species list

On May 20, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development approved the addition of six species to Michigan’s invasive plant lists under Part 413 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA). The Commission’s decision was informed by...

New 1,100-foot accessible boardwalk opens at Tahquamenon Falls

By Heather Johnson Durocher Michigan Department of Natural Resources For some visitors to Tahquamenon Falls State Park, the main attraction at Michigan’s second-largest state park had always remained out of reach. For those using wheelchairs, experiencing the iconic,...

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...