Regulation changes for spawning closure, northern pike now in effect
LANSING - Adjusting daily possession limits to allow for harvesting smaller fish in select lakes and removing an unnecessary spawning closure are part of updated northern pike regulations now in effect following Michigan Natural Resources Commission action earlier this week. During its Oct. ...
Spot a bear den? Let us know about it
LANSING - While you’re enjoying time outdoors this fall and winter, keep an eye open for black bear dens. Reporting den locations to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is a simple yet effective way to support bear management programs. Depending on their location in the state, ...
AAA: More than one-third of drivers fail to slow down or move over
DEARBORN — Most drivers say they slow down or move over when approaching a vehicle stopped on the roadside. But new research shows many still fail to take action when it matters most. Ahead of National Slow Down, Move Over Day on Oct. 17, a new survey from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that more than 90% of drivers reported slowing down or moving over the last time they passed a disabled vehicle, tow truck, or police vehicle on the shoulder. However, previous observational research found that only 64% of drivers actually changed lanes or reduced their speed when ...
Using genetics to monitor walleye populations
LANSING - Walleye fishing is a big deal in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, particularly in the southwestern end of the peninsula. Walleye make up nearly 80% of fish stocked in the region, which has a mix of lakes with natural reproduction, where walleye populations are stable or growing without ...
Alpena to host local gathering for Bridge Michigan Issues Summit
ALPENA – As Michigan commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Alpena Community College will host a free local gathering on Wednesday,, at the Granum Theatre in conjunction with the inaugural Bridge Michigan Issues Summit. The statewide summit, produced by ...