Hunting, trapping expanded to nine more counties. Michigan says populations are stable enough to support the expansion, but the vote comes as other states move away from such hunts.
Upper Peninsula
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Gas and oil industry report projects fuel price hikes if Enbridge Line 5 is shut down
A report suggests two regional refineries would close because they couldn’t get enough oil. Environmentalists dispute the report’s projections.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Book Club’s April selection is “The Dockporter”
Join us April 13 for our next Bridge Book Club discussion. Co-authors Dave McVeigh and Jim Bolone will discuss this coming-of-age novel. Bridge members will receive a free e-version of the book.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
DNR announces fishing regulations for Michigan’s 2022 season
Expanding spearfishing, new bag limits and size restrictions are among the regulatory changes made by the state.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
New report finds Enbridge Line 5 closure will cause little pain to Michigan
A report commissioned by a Canadian environmental group argues that the loss of oil and natural gas to the Midwest from a Line 5 shutdown can be made up through increased use of trains, trucks and another pipeline, which Enbridge disputes.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Federal judge kills chances of Michigan wolf hunt
A federal court in California re-enlisted the gray wolf as an endangered species, preventing wolf hunts in nearly every state.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Four ways Great Lakes winters are changing as scientists search for clues
Next week, scientists from across the Great Lakes will fan out to take a snapshot of winter beneath the ice. Here’s what we know about how climate change is affecting Great Lakes winters, and how research can help.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan lawmakers to DNR: Set a wolf hunt now. State wants to wait.
The Michigan House passed a resolution supporting a wolf hunt but the DNR says it needs more time and federal clarity before deciding.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Cargo delays in Michigan renew calls for new Great Lakes icebreaking ships
A shortage of U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers left sailors stranded and caused several cargo delays affecting Great Lakes ports. Federal officials are looking for a solution by March.
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Michigan moves to expand bobcat hunting as other states eye restrictions
Bobcats nearly vanished after the logging boom of the 1880s. Now that populations are rebounding, the state is proposing to allow hunting and trapping in the southern Lower Peninsula.