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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.

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.

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?

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.

Monday, November 14, 2011  Hunters across northern Michigan are ready to bag their bucks.

Monday, October 31, 2011  Hunting season in full swing and this year baiting is back. But the change hasn't led to more hunters but it does have some businesses cashing in.

Monday, October 03, 2011  With bow hunting season in full swing, hunters are now gearing up for the opening day of firearm deer season.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  New law creates mentored hunting for children for 2012 Season