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DNR weekly fishing report

Little Bay de Noc: Walleye fishing was reported as fair. Anglers trolled crankbaits or crawler harnesses, while some reported catching walleye on jigs with live bait or soft plastics. Smallmouth bass anglers reported good fishing. Anglers observed fish on beds but also reported catching fish around shallow vegetation and areas of sandy rock. Munising: Boat anglers trolling reported a fair coho salmon bite outside the bay and around Grand Island, with a few good-sized Chinook salmon. Boat anglers targeting lake trout did well while trolling or jigging. Anglers fishing off the Anna River ...

How to mulch your garden beds without harming plants

When you look at your garden beds and borders, do you see any bare soil? If so, mulch is in order. Mulch is defined as a protective layer applied over soil to retain moisture, suppress weeds and moderate soil temperature around plants, as well as in uncultivated areas. But if used ...

Outdoors North: Walking home in the darkness

“Silently, the morning mist is lying on the water, captive moonlight waiting for the dawn,” – John Denver Slowly. So slowly, I walk toward the edge of the quiet pond. I don’t want to disturb anything about this scene. It is magical in its intrinsic beauty and simplicity. I fear I ...

What’s Flying: Birds beginning to head our way

“When May is not Spring, and to heavy coats clothes we still cling, yes warm weather will come, but winter, you’re a bum.” - Anonymous With occasional snowflakes still in the air, it’s difficult to believe its mid-May. Difficult to know what is more challenging — to still be ...

DNR weekly fishing report

Little Bay de Noc: This past week, anglers reported excellent smallmouth bass fishing despite windy conditions. Shallow areas with rock or vegetation were productive. Additionally, anglers reported catching bass near river mouths. Bass anglers had success with spinnerbaits, baitfish-sized soft plastics, and shallow jerk baits. Yellow perch fishing improved this week. Most anglers reported catching fish in the shallows, although there were some reports from anglers fishing deep that the schools were sparse but actively biting in the morning and whenever a school was located. Anglers ...

Exploring barefoot trails as a way to connect with nature

GUTACH, Germany — At the edge of a trail in Germany's picturesque Black Forest region, waterlogged steps sink into ankle-deep water and mud, requiring careful footing. An ocean away, a sandy trail in the ponderosa forests of northern Arizona demands treading just as deliberately when walkers ...