Oaks and their cousins are the third largest group of tree species, by volume, in Michigan forests. They’re found in all 83 counties and number at least twelve species, with over 50 species in the eastern United States. Oaks carry a mystique, probably attached to centuries of folklore and ...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is expanding its eHarvest digital tagging system to include most species that require a kill tag, offering a modern and convenient alternative to traditional paper tags for hunters across the state. Beginning with the 2026 license year, hunters ...

DELTA COUNTY — A lifelong angler fishing on Little Bay de Noc for the first time caught a whopper of a pike this week. On Tuesday, Seth Pearson, age 44, of Webster, Wis. pulled a 43.5-inch-long northern pike (Esox lucius) from beneath the ice on the northern part of the bay near Vagabond ...

“One more cup of coffee before I go to the valley below,” – Bob Dylan By this time, in late February, the winter’s falling snow dancing on the wind before landing on every available surface, has lost its charm. In these days, especially those when the snow continues to pile up, I ...

Invasive species are a growing problem in Michigan and the U.S. During National Invasive Species Awareness Week (Feb. 23-27, 2026), Michigan’s Invasive Species Program is joining efforts across all 50 states to encourage everyone to take action to prevent the introduction and spread of ...

Maples are the largest genus of Michigan trees, as measured by wood volume. Botanical classification of Lake States trees, is not, perhaps, the most interesting topic, but there exist some real gems among all the sciency stuff. Michigan sports eight species of maples (Acer spp.), with ...