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Biologists say Michigan's wolf population appears to be leveling off.

Census Suggests UP Wolf Population Stable, Thriving

06/14/2018 05:45 PM

State biologists say Michigan's gray wolf population appears to be leveling off after several decades of steady growth.

Federal Agency Considers Dropping Wolf Protections

Birkie Leaders Break Ground for Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center

Celebration for New Campground at Lake Vermilion

Feds OK Plan to Rebuild Isle Royale Wolf Population

Up North: Anglers Continue Fishing to Help Fight Against ALS

Mayor Larson Proclaims "Paddlers and Rowers Week"

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Researchers say Wisconsin's wolf population may be stabilizing.

Report: Wisconsin Wolf Population May Be Stabilizing

The state's population may be growing, but the number of hunting and fishing licenses sold is static, according to the DNR.

DNR Hopes to Hook More Hunters, Anglers

Planes like this one will spray an organic compound that kills gypsy moth caterpillars.

Gypsy Moth Treatments to Begin Monday

National Loon Center Proposed for Central Minn.

Gov. Dayton is expected to address a fund that covers most of Minnesota's fish and wildlife programs. Money for the fund could run out for the program as soon as next year.

Deployed Airmen to Virtually Run William A. Irvin 5K

An update from Grandma's about the airmen from the 148th who are deployed, and get to run Grandma's.

Tribal Officials Investigate Gillnet Abandoned on Mille Lacs

112 pounds of walleye found in an abandoned gillnet on Mille Lacs Lake will count against tribal quotas.

Minn. Lawmakers Fail to Resolve Dispute over Muskie Stocking

Lawmakers left St. Paul without resolving a long-running dispute over the stocking of Minnesota lakes with muskies.

Among the many issues left unsettled by the Minnesota Legislature this year is muskie stocking.

Jay Cooke State Park Packed For Camping Season

Camping season is here and community members are filling up camping grounds on Memorial Day weekend. Jay Cooke State Park was keeping busy with a packed camping ground.

Birds Affected by Husky Refinery Incident Released

Two mallard ducks and one Canada goose were released back into the wild Friday. They had to go through a rehabilitation process after coming into contact with oil and substances in the Husky Refinery area.

The Focus Wildlife experts carry the two mallard ducks down to a pond.

DNR Board OKs Buck-Only Hunt for Iron County

Wisconsin wildlife officials have approved a 2018 deer hunting structure that imposes buck-only restrictions in just one county this fall.

Iron County would be Wisconsin's only bucks-only hunting location this fall under a DNR plan.

Boating Safety: Don't Keep Details About Boat Trips a Secret

Carlton Co. Man Discovers Bear Den, Gets 5,000 Pics

Jack Burke, of Stillwater, broke the old Minnesota state record of 70 inches with his catch on Friday which came in at 73 inches.

Man Catches Record Breaking Sturgeon on Rainy River

Experts Warn of Bad Year for Fleas and Ticks

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants to remind visitors and campers that only approved firewood is allowed in state parks, state forests and wildlife management areas. Help stop the spread of damaging forest pests.

New Firewood Rules Aim to Protect Minnesota Forests

Sixth-graders enjoy the sights on the observation deck of the Vista Star during the River Quest.

River Quest: Lessons on the Waters That Feed Lake Superior

Gov. Mark Dayton caught three of his boat's seven fish in the annual Governor's Fishing Opener held on Green Lake in Spicer.

Gov. Mark Dayton Catches Three Fish in Annual Governor's Fishing Opener

The Munger Trail portion from Grand Avenue to Becks Road has been stabilized and repaved.

Munger Trail Celebration and Ribbon Cutting

People are stocking up for the Minnesota fishing opener.

Stocking Up for MN Fishing Opener

Remember Northern Pike Zones as Minnesota Fishing Opener Approaches

Anglers Face Bait Shortage on Fishing Opener

Late Ice-Out Worries Minnesota Anglers as Opener Approaches

Anglers Try Their Luck at Wisconsin Fishing Opener

Almost Time for Wisconsin Fishing Opener

Lake Superior Shows Record Decline, But Still Above Average

CWD Infection Rate in Tested Wis. Deer Declines

Longer Winter May Make Bite Good for Wisconsin Fishing Opener

Mich. House Votes to Let 10- to 13-Year-Olds Hunt on Public Land

Up North

Up North: Runners Finish Just Shy of 100 Miles in First-Ever 'Last Runner Standing'

In a running community like Duluth, there are races just about every weekend, but nothing quite compares to the style and the endurance that is needed in the Last Runner Standing.

Up North: Anglers Continue Fishing to Help Fight Against ALS

For over two decades anglers have been fishing for a cure for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Eyewitness Sports

Pirates' Williams, 2 Relievers 2-Hit Brewers in 1-0 Win

Trevor Williams pitched one-hit ball over seven innings and two Pittsburgh Pirates relievers closed out a two-hitter in a 1-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.

Defending NCAA Champions Bulldogs Release 2018-2019 Schedule

The defending NCAA men's ice hockey champion Bulldogs will drop the puck on their 75th season on Oct. 6 at AMSOIL Arena by hosting the University of Minnesota.

Louie Roehl and Nick Swaney hold the NCAA Title Trophy.

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