In campaign news today, Washington  is reeling as the news of the unprecedented Trout Whisperer fishing challenge to Barack Obama and John McCain spreads across the country. Watch closely, at the end of this video, to see the abuse that our worthy Fishing Party candidate, Trout Whisperer, must take...

According to campaign manager, Buck Anderson, Minnesota based JustNorth.com endorsed Presidential candidate, Trout Whisperer, has thrown his fly rod into the Presidential ring and has lashed out, with fishing knots, against Barack Obama and John McCain...

Minnesota based JustNorth.com endorsed presidential candidate, Trout Whisperer, challenges Barack Obama and John McCain to Fishing Contest...

We are very pleased to be a part of the release of the new audio CD by Trout Whisperer. I have read his many articles, but did not realize the intensity, mystique, and quality of his storytelling until I heard him speak...

Saturday, April 26 marked the opening of trout season on the Type 1 and Type 2 waters, the walleye, northern pike and muskellunge opener on the Lower Peninsula inland waters, and the opening of the "catch and immediate release" bass season on certain waters in the state. Consult the general hook and line regulations on page 10 in the Michigan Fishing Guide for additional information...

A rustic group campground is a new camping option that will be available this year at Van Riper State Park, located near the village of Champion in Marquette County. The new group campground is a perfect "GO-Get Outdoors" opportunity for organizations such as churches, youth groups and scouting groups, who may prefer a more scenic location for camp outings...

The Department of Natural Resources' Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center in Cadillac has announced its programs for May. The center is located next to William Mitchell State Park on M-115...

Waterloo Recreation Area is sponsoring a Pre-1840s Rendezvous on Saturday, May 10, beginning at 10 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m., and again on Sunday, May 11, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at noon. The park will feature "GO-Get Outdoors" family-friendly activities all weekend, allowing visitors to experience life as it was pre-1840...

The Michigan Fisheries Visitor Center at the Oden State Fish Hatchery welcomes youngsters in grades 3 through 8 to participate in the center's third annual youth fishing clinic, Saturday, May 3, from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. The clinic is cosponsored by the Department of Natural Resources and the Miller Van Winkle Chapter of Trout Unlimited...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program today announced a one-day workshop for women who are interested in improving their shotgun shooting skills, May 3, at the Brooklyn Sportsmen's Club, located in Jackson County...

Inland walleye fishing is closed. The inland season for walleye, pike, and musky will re-open on April 26th. Walleye fishing is open year-round in the Lower Peninsula Great Lakes, Lake St. Clair, St. Clair River, and the Detroit River. Ice conditions around the southern sections of the Lower Peninsula are starting to deteriorate and may no longer be safe. All anglers need to use extreme caution this time of year as late ice can be extremely dangerous...

The Gerald Eddy Discovery Center has announced its spring programs for 2008. The center is located at Waterloo State Recreation Area near Chelsea...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that a wildlife track found in Delta County is most likely from a cougar...

Law enforcement officials with the Department of Natural Resources are seeking information in a wildlife poaching incident which occurred in February in eastern Missaukee County involving a bald eagle...

A combination of approximately 600-800 canvasback and redhead ducks have turned up dead along the St. Clair River and Lake St. Clair shorelines, according to the Department of Natural Resources. The die-off likely has been caused by malnutrition, as toxicology tests on the ducks have ruled out other causes, DNR wildlife biologists said...