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Monday, April 08, 2013  In a country where at least a third of households have firearms, it's hard to impose stricter arms rules without support from gun owners.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Federal wildlife managers look to New Mexico pilot project in battle against feral pigs

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  A forum was held Wednesday in Mackinac County so hunters could express their concerns with the growing wolf population.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  UPDATE: The missing hunter has been found.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  The beautiful Bowers Harbor Inn sits peacefully along Grand Traverse Bay on Old Mission Peninsula. But one wandering soul that lies within sometimes makes this seemingly peaceful place, not so peaceful.

Friday, September 21, 2012  As duck season opens in the Eastern Upper Peninsula this weekend - Sept. 22 - a Lake Superior State University student who is doing a study on the diets of diving ducks is asking EUP duck hunters with assistance in gathering samples.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  Jada Johnson and her dad, Kevin of Gaylord are not only avid hunters but a family duo.  The father and daughter are getting ready to launch their show "Big Boys Adventures" on WPBN and WGTU.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  Heart disease can affect anyone at any age.  In the recent Your Health Matters we meet a little boy from Traverse City who was born with a heart defect and how he's staying healthy and beating the odds.

Sunday, November 27, 2011  A statewide program is giving Michigan hunters a chance to donate unwanted deer to help fight hunger.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  Auction Hunters and Storage Wars are some of the most popular shows on cable TV. Maybe you've seen them? They showcase the auctioning off of abandoned self storage units to the highest bidder. On TV, the winner usually finds a treasure that doubles or triples their money. That's the Hollywood version, but what's it's like here in Northern Michigan when everything is up for bids?

Friday, November 18, 2011  Hunter found dead by relatives

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Investigation into hunter's death in Mecosta County underway

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  The stories are already pouring in on opening day of firearm deer season.  We found one man who shot a possible trophy buck and another who shot her first deer ever.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  About 675,000 hunters are expected to scour woods and rural areas across the state over the 16-day firearm deer season.

Monday, November 14, 2011  Opening day for firearms is Tuesday.  This year, the Department of Natural Resources hopes new laws will have many more young hunters in the woods.