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Wednesday, February 23, 2011  A Bay City man has pleaded guilty to charges of illegally killing three wolves in Mackinac County in January.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  UPDATE: A second wolf poaching case is under investigation in the Upper Peninsula.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  A railroad company responsible for sparking a wildfire that charred 1,300 acres near Grayling in 2008 has made a plan to reimburse the state and other agencies.

Monday, February 07, 2011  The Lake Sturgeon season in Cheboygan County was over just hours after it began.

Friday, February 04, 2011  Anglers are gearing up for the anticipated Lake Sturgeon season in Cheboygan County

Tuesday, January 18, 2011  The Department of Natural Resources and Environment is asking for feedback on its Recreation Passport Grant Program.  A public hearing is also scheduled to take place in Northern Michigan.

Monday, December 27, 2010  Michigan wildlife officials say the state is resuming large-scale hatching of new walleye as it forges ahead with an effective treatment against a fish virus.

Thursday, December 23, 2010  Across the state, Cross-Country ski trails are groomed and ready to go.

Thursday, December 09, 2010  Resident’s in the Bay Harbor area shared their opinions Thursday night on a new plan to treat and release mercury-contaminated water into Little Traverse Bay.

Friday, November 19, 2010  The mother bear involved in an attack on a hunter in Emmet County has the season on her side. Michigan wildlife officials have given up the search for the black bear, assuming she is now in hibernation.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  A baiting ban will not be imposed for Michigan's Upper Peninsula after further testing of a deer shows it is clear of Chronic Wasting Disease.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010  A deer discovered in Wisconsin that could be infected with chronic wasting disease may mean a baiting ban for the Upper Peninsula.

Monday, November 15, 2010  Thousands of hunters are heading to camp in Michigan's woods and fields as the firearms deer season gets under way.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  The State of Michigan successfully appealed an Otsego County district court's decision to dismiss the illegal deer feeding case against Ken Borton.  Borton was charged with illegally feeding deer from bird feeders. Borton said he just wanted to feed birds.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010  A pipe broke at the Onaway Wastewater Treatment plant, releasing Ferric Chloride Acid into the ground in front of the building.