A new elevator at the Pine Mountain Ski Jump would make it easier for tourists to reach the top of the jump and take in the views. But organizers need about $1 million to finish it up.
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Michigan House passes bill to lift deer baiting ban in the Lower Peninsula
The state House bill would allow deer baiting throughout the Lower Peninsula regardless of whether chronic wasting disease had been detected or not.
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Animal rights group sues Michigan over coyote killing seasons
Humane World for Animals says the Michigan Natural Resources Commission’s vote to allow year-round coyote killing is not based on science.
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Snowmobile race coming to the Soo. Meet the Michigan ‘troll’ in charge
Ric Federau is the longest serving chair of the International 500 snowmobile race in Sault Ste. Marie, but he’s from south of the Mackinac Bridge.
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Michigan sees record cougar reports in 2025
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources confirmed 31 cougar observations in 2025 and the number is expected to go up. That doesn’t necessarily mean there are more cougars in the state, but at least one family is established here.
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Armadillos in Michigan? Officials aren’t sure but mull killing season
In a recent meeting, state wildlife regulators said armadillos are in Michigan, but some officials say they don’t think the animals are established here — yet.
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Michigan approves electronic kill tags for hunters. How will they work?
Michigan’s Natural Resources Commission voted Wednesday to give hunters the option to use electronic kill tags. Here’s what you need to know.
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It just got easier to kill coyotes in Michigan year-round
A new coyote “management season” extends the time coyotes can be killed in Michigan to the entire calendar year.
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Blue moon, ‘planet parade’ and meteor showers coming to Michigan skies
It’ll be “once in a blue moon” this year, with several chances for stargazing across Michigan, including a rare blue moon, eight supermoons, multiple meteor showers and a February ‘planet parade.’
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A wintry winter is boosting cold-weather recreation in Michigan
Heavy snow and cool temperatures across the state in the last few months means winter sports in Michigan are thriving, despite some warm spells.