National Wildlife Day changes
MARQUETTE — For the last 11 years, National Wildlife Day has been observed on September 4, but it has been changed for a good reason….
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Awareness for boaters and invasive species
MARQUETTE —Â The Department of Natural Resources is trying to bring awareness of invasive species to boaters for this summer season. Invasive species cause large amounts…
Representatives talk issues at 10th anniversary
MARQUETTE — The Marquette County Township Community Center had an advisory meeting for the DNR on some very hot topics. The Western and Eastern U.P….
Mama bear, two cubs spotted in the City of Ironwood
IRONWOOD — Two bear cubs and a sow are said to be making their way through the City of Ironwood. According to the Ironwood Public…
Court of Appeals rules on state wolf hunt
LANSING –– Today, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that a 2014 state law passed to circumvent a citizen vote blocking a proposed Michigan wolf…
DNR can't confirm recent cougar sighting
MARQUETTE — Witnesses walking on a trail say they had a big surprise this weekend. Reports on social media from visitors to the portion of…
Non-profit organization purchases property
HARVEY — From now until the end of time, 13 acres of land in Marquette County will mainly stay the way it currently is thanks…
Deer numbers surprise DNR officials during firearm season
MARQUETTE — Michigan’s firearm deer season wrapped up Monday night at sunset. Looking at the early numbers, DNR Biologist Brian Roell says that firearm season…
Only three wolves remain on Isle Royale
ISLE ROYALE — There are only three wolves remaining on Isle Royale as the study on the interaction between wolves and moose approaches a crossroad….
Long-eared bat listed as protected species
ISHPEMING — The Endangered Species Act is adding a new species to their list of protected animals. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that…