Michigan Outdoors

Active duty military can fish, hunt for free thanks to new Public Act

2013-05-20T19:50:59Z

Previously, military members paid $1 for a resident all-species fishing license or hunting license not requiring a lottery.

Blessing of the boats: Traditional Muskegon Memorial Day weekend event slated for May 26

2013-05-20T10:46:11Z

The Sunday May 26 events begin with the USS Silverside's Lost Boat Ceremony at 11 a.m. and conclude with the Blessing of the Boats on Muskegon Lake at 1:45 p.m.

Between a rock and a hard place: Michigan's national parks cut services amid budget woes

2013-05-20T10:37:20Z

National parks, including those in Michigan, are dealing with a five percent cut in their budgets due to sequestration. If sequestration continues, deeper cuts are expected.

Residents say Michigan's wolves 'becoming more comfortable around people' as hunt is scheduled

2013-05-19T12:32:26Z

Michigan's wolf hunt is scheduled for parts of November and December, but it has continuing opposition.

Fishing report: Pan fish biting around Muskegon while weather warms up

2013-05-16T11:53:16Z

Bass season starts Memorial Day, still a week away. Salmon won't peak until August. Steelhead are done spawning. So it falls to lowly pan fish to headline this week's report. That means bluegill, perch and crappie – and whatever else you call a crappie: Rock Bass, Speckled Bass, Specks, etc.

Wolf hunt accomplished, Ted Nugent says Michigan should turn to dove season next

2013-05-15T19:45:40Z

"The dove is the No. 1 game species, not just the No. 1 game bird on the planet, it's the No. 1 game species," Nugent said.

Rock legend Ted Nugent shoots bow and arrows with veterans, talks technique before rock show

2013-05-15T01:23:41Z

Exodus Place implemented bow and arrow shooting in February sponsored by the National Archery in the Schools Program.

Black bear in Muskegon identified as a young male; DNR biologists now on scene

2013-05-13T17:36:58Z

It isn’t clear just where the young black bear roaming through Muskegon is at early this afternoon, but Department of Natural Resources biologists just arrived to the city’s bike path area in an effort to help locate it.

Conservation officer: Roaming black bear, if left alone, 'will find its way back home' to North Muskegon

2013-05-13T15:47:05Z

The black bear cornered in a brush-covered area near the Muskegon bike path apparently took a long swim from the North Muskegon neighbor from which it came, according to a Michigan Department of Natural Resources official.

Muskegon's roaming bear now near bike path; residents advised to stay clear

2013-05-13T14:33:23Z

The bear spotted earlier this morning, May 13, has apparently emerged from Muskegon Lake and was last seen on the Muskegon bike path, according to Muskegon Police.

Bear reportedly swimming in Muskegon Lake; Officials heading to scene

2013-05-13T11:52:06Z

Authorities are responding to reports of a bear swimming in Muskegon Lake near Great Lakes Marina in Muskegon’s Lakeside Neighborhood.

Nesting ospreys in Kalamazoo Township closely watched on Facebook and by passersby

2013-05-13T11:00:13Z

A pair of nesting ospreys on the Georgia-Pacific landfill site in Kalamazoo Township are part of a resurgence of the birds in Kalamazoo County.

Mentoring youths: Young turkey hunters bag big birds

2013-05-10T11:42:19Z

There were 2,256 mentored youth hunting licenses sold in 2012 in the hopes of stemming the decline in overall hunting licenses in Michigan.

Upper Peninsula wolf hunt authorized by Michigan's Natural Resources Commission

2013-05-09T22:22:22Z

Michigan would become the sixth state to authorize hunting wolves since federal protections were removed over the past two years in the western Great Lakes and the Northern Rockies, according to The Associated Press.

Check out the scenery and the conditions at the White Lake Channel with new Internet webcam

2013-05-09T19:26:45Z

The new White Lake Association webcam is operated on the group's website along with an existing weather station that provides up-to-the-minute weather conditions at the Fruitland Township beach on Lake Michigan.

Pink Seagull? Petoskey resident snaps picture of unusual bird

2013-05-08T21:55:54Z

About two weeks ago, Fochtman was starting her daily routine and looked through her kitchen window to find a bright pink seagull.

Gov. Rick Snyder signs bill that could clear way for Upper Peninsula wolf hunt

2013-05-08T20:46:19Z

The Natural Resources Commission is expected to vote Thursday on a proposal to allow a wolf hunt in the Upper Peninsula.

Michigan panel set to vote on recommendation to allow wolf hunt in Upper Peninsula

2013-05-08T12:58:53Z

If a wolf hunt is allowed, it would be limited to three parts of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Salmon fingerlings receive love from Lamont Christian students before being set free

2013-05-06T18:51:01Z

Teacher Brent Seinen said the experience has been wonderful for the students who started off with nearly 200 eggs, learning about water quality and feeding habits of the fish.

Eric Baerren: The tussle over Michigan's forests - how best to use them?

2013-05-03T14:24:19Z

Is Michigan using its vast forestland to its best advantage?