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Autumn: Writer's favorite time of year

“Autumn this year is gonna break my heart, leaves start falling and the feeling starts,” – Steve Forbert Despite so many changes that have occurred throughout my lifetime, one of the things that has remained the same is my affection for autumn. I’ve always felt that each of the ...

Hunters: Remember to 'Clean. Drain. Dry.' to protect waterfowl habitat

MARQUETTE — As waterfowl hunting season begins, the Michigan Invasive Species Program is asking hunters across the state to take extra precautions to prevent the spread of invasive species. Problem species Hydrilla, considered one of the world's most invasive aquatic plants, was found in private ponds in southwest Michigan in fall 2023. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is working with landowners to eradicate the infestation. In 2024, a hydrilla detection in Ontario, Canada forced the closure of a portion of the Hillman Marsh Conservation Area popular with ...

Upper Peninsula fishing report

• Ontonagon River: Angling efforts on the river remained fairly low over the past week. Reports of walleye being caught in low numbers. Recent rain showers and runoff had left the river waters dirty. • Ontonagon/Silver City/Union Bay: Ontonagon saw a fair amount of fishing effort over ...