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Spring reveals truths, even about yesteryear

By JOHN PEPIN Michigan Department of Natural Resources “This world can take my money and time but it sure can’t take my soul and I’m going down to the railroad tracks and watch them lonesome boxcars roll.” — Butch Hancock I stood on the decking at the top of an old railroad ...

Warmer weather really brings out bird sightings

By SCOT STEWART Marquette-area bird enthusiast “April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.” — William Shakespeare Nothing like some warm weather to really get things moving. Young great horned owls are just about ready to leave their nests and start learning how to take care ...

DNR weekly fishing report

Little Bay de Noc: Little to no fishing pressure this week as anglers awaited open water season. Any remaining ice was in poor condition and the shoreline has deteriorated, resulting in few anglers going out. Munising: The coho salmon bite remained steady for anglers, with a few nice-sized cisco mixed in. Anglers also caught a few smaller whitefish and splake over the past week. Anglers reported catching a good number of smelt as well. Popular baits were minnows and eggs. Ice conditions worsened due to the warm weather and rain. Keweenaw Bay: Before ice conditions deteriorated due to ...