The Entomological Society of America today announced a new common name for the Lymantria dispar moth. The invasive moth most familiar in its voracious, leaf-eating caterpillar stage will now be known as “spongy moth.” Formerly referred to as “gypsy moth,” the hairy,...
By Bill Cook MSU Extension Forester/Biologist, retired The word “subnivean” comes from the Latin root “nix”, referring to snow, and then the prefix “sub” which means below. So, subnivean mean “below the snow”. What’s below the snow? Well, nothing much, right? Not....
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that ice shanty removal dates are quickly approaching and to always use extreme caution when on the ice. Regardless of the set removal dates, changing ice conditions could require the removal of fishing...
An order Thursday from a federal court in California returns gray wolves, including those in Michigan, to the federal list of endangered species. The ruling means that two state laws governing the ability to kill wolves preying on livestock, pets and hunting dogs have...
After only 36 minutes of fishing, this year’s sturgeon season on Black Lake (in Cheboygan and Presque Isle counties) ended at 8:36 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5. The season, which included spearing and hook-and-line fishing, was scheduled to run Feb. 5-9, or until the harvest...
Results are in from the annual Frostbite Pike Competition, which was held Saturday, January 29 in Curtis. Winners for the adult group include: 1st: Renne OKonnen, Sr., 10.688 pounds 2nd: Brett Rutherford, 10.434 pounds 3rd: Mason Krupla, 7.064 pounds 4th: Alex...
