Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Traverse City, MI— Even for the Thunder Bay area, a perilous swath of northern Lake Huron off the Michigan coast that has devoured many a ship, the Ironton’s fate seems particularly cruel. The 191-foot (58-meter) cargo vessel collided with a grain hauler on a blustery night in September 1894, sinking both. TheWednesday, March 1, 2023
Have questions about fishing in Michigan and 2023 fishing regulations? Check out these upcoming virtual “Conversations & Coffee” events, focusing on fisheries management around the state, to get answers and talk with Michigan Department of Natural Resources fisheries staff. These events cover local and statewideThursday, February 23, 2023
Cruise ships on the Great Lakes may be smaller in stature than their ocean-going counterparts, but they're making a big financial impact on lakeside local economies. In cities from Detroit to Holland to Sault Ste. Marie, officials said they're seeing a growing interest (and benefit) in becoming a port of call. “It’sTuesday, February 21, 2023
Federal authorities completed the installation of a $1.67 million trap to capture invasive sea lamprey on the East Branch of the Au Gres River, part of the Lake Huron watershed. The Detroit District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers and Great Lakes Fishery Commission announced Monday the completion of the permanent seaSunday, February 19, 2023
Commerce Twp, MI – The Progressive Novi Boat Show cruises back into the Suburban Collection Showplace March 9-12 with exhibitors lining the showplace with boats to see and purchase along with accessories, entertainment, and fun! See new model introductions and exciting new features aboard the boats on display. Along with aSaturday, February 18, 2023
Walloon Lake, MI – The quaint northern Michigan village of Walloon Lake provides an idyllic backdrop for writers to discover and hone their skills and the 2nd Annual Walloon Lake Writer’s Retreat (April 13-16, 2023) offers an inspiring, intimate and collaborative setting for those seeking stimulation and ideas for theirMonday, February 13, 2023
Mackinac Island, MI - Guiding vacationers on and off the ferry boats. Tucking slices of fresh fudge into those deliciously telltale little boxes. Serving up the Pink Pony’s signature Rum Runners. Flying demo kites on a windy stretch of island shoreline. All these summer jobs and many more are in the application process now asSunday, February 5, 2023
Detroit, MI – The Progressive Detroit Boat Show wrapped up its 7-day event at Huntington Place in Detroit on Sunday, January 22, with show management and exhibitors reporting strong attendance, interest, and sales at the event. 51,116 people attended the event. Paid attendance was comparable to 2020, however due to fewerThursday, January 26, 2023
Efforts are increasing to find a more effective solution to the lamprey problem in the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Fisheries Commission and Michigan State University recently brought a new $3.4 million research lab online. The lab will be headed by Weiming Li, a professor in the departments of Fisheries and Wildlife and PhysiologySaturday, January 21, 2023
Anglers will soon benefit from the 624,205 fish, which collectively weighed 7.8 tons, that were stocked by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources at 85 locations across the state. “It was another outstanding fall fish stocking season that will provide enhanced fishing opportunities throughout Michigan,” said DNR
