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DNR reg changes impact Lake Independence, Teal Lake

NEGAUNEE — Anglers hoping to target walleye in Lake Independence or Teal Lake should be aware of a regulation change for walleye on those two waters that is now in effect. All walleye smaller than 15 inches and those between 18 and 23 inches are protected from harvest and must be ...

County board OKs ballot language for August millage votes

MARQUETTE — At Tuesday’s meeting of the Marquette County Board of Commissioners, the panel voted unanimously to approve the ballot language for two upcoming August millage votes — one for the Marquette County Transit Authority and one for Marquette County Veterans Affairs. The Marq-Tran ...

DNR adds two water-scooping aircraft to help battle wildfires this season

MARQUETTE — Firefighting just got a lot more efficient for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Two Fire Boss aircraft, each capable of scooping up to 800 gallons of water from a lake in just 15 seconds, have been added to the MDNR firefighting fleet this season. The planes, ...

Annual Presque Isle deer survey released

MARQUETTE — The 2025 Presque Isle deer survey has been released. The survey is conducted each year in a collaboration between NMU Fisheries and Wildlife Association, Moosewood Nature Center and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and is reported to the city of Marquette to provide ...