Northern Michigan residents caught with double the legal limit of walleye during Detroit fishing trip
A group visiting Detroit to fish are in trouble with the law after they were caught with double the legal limit of walleye that can be taken daily, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
A group visiting Detroit to fish are in trouble with the law after they were caught with double the legal limit of walleye that can be taken daily, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Michigan United Conservation Clubs shutting down after nearly 90 years of work
The MUCC board voted to dissolve, shuttering the organization that's been in operation since 1937.
The MUCC board voted to dissolve, shuttering the organization that's been in operation since 1937.
Michigan 2026 fishing season now opens with new rules, possession limits
Burbot catch limits, spearfishing, and catch-and-immediate-release sturgeon fishing make up some of the major changes for this year's fishing season.
Burbot catch limits, spearfishing, and catch-and-immediate-release sturgeon fishing make up some of the major changes for this year's fishing season.
Michigan's Biggest Fish: The 2025 Master Angler report is in
The submissions are in, the scores are tallied, and Michigan's Master Angler honors have been named.
The submissions are in, the scores are tallied, and Michigan's Master Angler honors have been named.
Jury convicts Metro Detroit man for illegal fishing violations after rejecting plea deal
The 37-year-old Macomb County man is a habitual offender, which means he'll receive jail time in addition to fines and a revocation of his fishing license for years.
The 37-year-old Macomb County man is a habitual offender, which means he'll receive jail time in addition to fines and a revocation of his fishing license for years.
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office warns of ice conditions for anglers
With temperatures dropping so low, you’ll see plenty of anglers hitting the ice to do a little fishing. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is warning that there could still be unstable conditions despite the deep freeze.
With temperatures dropping so low, you’ll see plenty of anglers hitting the ice to do a little fishing. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is warning that there could still be unstable conditions despite the deep freeze.
International ice bridge in Northern Michigan will take you to Canada
The crossing is made of ice, marked by trees, and is open to snow mobiles, cross-country skiers, and even snow shoes.
The crossing is made of ice, marked by trees, and is open to snow mobiles, cross-country skiers, and even snow shoes.
Michigan hunters can now use electronic kill tags
The new reporting system can be used for deer, bear, bobcats, fisher, marten, and otters.
The new reporting system can be used for deer, bear, bobcats, fisher, marten, and otters.
Black Lake sturgeon season: Michigan's shortest fishing season approaches
Michigan's Black Lake sturgeon fishing season begins Feb. 7 and is slotted for five days. However, it will likely end sooner, as last year's season ended in just 17 minutes.
Michigan's Black Lake sturgeon fishing season begins Feb. 7 and is slotted for five days. However, it will likely end sooner, as last year's season ended in just 17 minutes.
Michigan campground reservations can be made six months in advance
It may not feel like it with freezing temperatures and falling snow, but now is the best time to reserve a campground in Michigan.
It may not feel like it with freezing temperatures and falling snow, but now is the best time to reserve a campground in Michigan.
Michigan deer hunting numbers trending up in 2025
Almost a week into firearms season, deer hunters and Michiganders have bagged over 180,000 does and bucks.
Almost a week into firearms season, deer hunters and Michiganders have bagged over 180,000 does and bucks.
New Oakland County Park coming along Clinton River
Oakland County Parks plans to create a new county park linking Rochester and Rochester Hills along the Clinton River. Clinton River Oaks Park will cover 235 acres along 2.5 miles of shoreline.
Oakland County Parks plans to create a new county park linking Rochester and Rochester Hills along the Clinton River. Clinton River Oaks Park will cover 235 acres along 2.5 miles of shoreline.
Michigan hunting fee hike: Senate approves increase to cost of license
If signed into law, the hunting and fishing license increase would mean tens of millions of dollars in additional state revenue.
If signed into law, the hunting and fishing license increase would mean tens of millions of dollars in additional state revenue.
Most Michigan roadside parks close for the season soon
Most Michigan roadside parks are closing for the winter soon.
Most Michigan roadside parks are closing for the winter soon.
Michigan hunting suffering from severe drought conditions impacting state
Michigan's worst drought in a decade is starting to impact more than water levels and the state's trees. According to the Department of Natural Resources, hunting conditions are now suffering due to the drop in rainfall.
Michigan's worst drought in a decade is starting to impact more than water levels and the state's trees. According to the Department of Natural Resources, hunting conditions are now suffering due to the drop in rainfall.
More Great Lakes spearfishing? Michigan anglers push for better opportunities
Those that spearfish in Michigan can only do so in limited parts of the Great Lakes and can only harvest three game fish. A looming decision in October could greatly expand opportunities.
Those that spearfish in Michigan can only do so in limited parts of the Great Lakes and can only harvest three game fish. A looming decision in October could greatly expand opportunities.
More hunting on Beaver Island? Michigan wants 20 more days of harvesting antlerless deer
Twenty additional hunting days on the Lake Michigan island would greatly expand the amount of time someone can harvest deer on the island.
Twenty additional hunting days on the Lake Michigan island would greatly expand the amount of time someone can harvest deer on the island.
Do not eat fish from these Michigan lakes
A Do Not Eat Advisory has been issued for several Michigan lakes due to elevated levels of PFOS in fish.
A Do Not Eat Advisory has been issued for several Michigan lakes due to elevated levels of PFOS in fish.
Belle Isle's new bike path completes one end 2,000-mile Iron Belle Trail
The longest state-designated trail in the U.S. just got a little longer with the completion of another stretch of the Iron Belle Trail.
The longest state-designated trail in the U.S. just got a little longer with the completion of another stretch of the Iron Belle Trail.
Oldest-ever Great Lakes lake trout recorded in Lake Superior
The best way to measure how old a fish is is by counting the number of rings formed on a chunk of calcium living in its inner ear. This lake trout, named Mary Catherine, had 62 rings.
The best way to measure how old a fish is is by counting the number of rings formed on a chunk of calcium living in its inner ear. This lake trout, named Mary Catherine, had 62 rings.