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.

Michigan hunters can now use electronic kill tags

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

AuSable River Canoe Marathon: Watch the finish line of the grueling 120-mile race

The first finishers of the 2024 AuSable River Canoe Marathon will cross the finish line around 11:30 Sunday morning, after 14 straight hours of paddling down the mid-Michigan river.

Capitol Park in downtown Detroit opens with new renovations while honoring history

The site of the state's first capitol building, first high school, and one of the last stops along the Underground Railroad is now home to a refurbished park in Detroit.

AuSable River Canoe Marathon: Stream the grueling race from Grayling to Oscoda

This Saturday, 116 teams will sprint through Grayling for the Au Sable River Canoe Marathon and you can stream the 120-mile race from start to finish.