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Topics range from fishing and hunting to history and outdoor recreation. This is a weekly feature story sent on Thursday.

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An enduring cabin-camping tradition at Wilderness State Park

Aaron Jones has been camping at Wilderness State Park cabins every year of his life, for more than four decades. Jones not only continues the tradition that his late parents started in the 1970s, but he’s also creating new memories each year with his own family.
An enduring cabin-camping tradition at Wilderness State Park
Aaron Jones stands looking at trees in forest at Wilderness State Park

Help keep eagles flying along Michigan highways

Unfortunately, eagle-vehicle collision incidents are not as rare as one might hope – especially along highways with higher speed limits, where roadkill and scavenging eagles frequently occur. DNR wildlife biologists suggest slowing down when approaching an area where scavengers are feeding on roadkill.
Help keep eagles flying along Michigan highways
A Bald Eagle flies through the blue sky

Motus wildlife tracking in Michigan

Because of Michigan’s geography, the Straits of Mackinac offer a unique opportunity to observe migration between two peninsulas, and it is something that we have only recently begun to study. The data gathered there has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of migratory animals and can be used in conservation efforts throughout the Western Hemisphere, which is why researchers, educators and government agencies like the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service have come together to study the area.
Motus wildlife tracking in Michigan
A tagged black tern in flight

The 10 best practices for the firearm deer hunting season

Opening day of the traditional firearm deer hunting season is right around the corner, and many hunters are busy scouting land, watching trail cameras and preparing equipment. To ensure a safe season, DNR conservation officers are sharing best practices and tips to help hunters avoid the most common violations and mistakes they see every year. Here are 10 best practices for hunters to remember.
The 10 best practices for the firearm deer hunting season
A shotgun is shown with an exploded barrel.

Cold-weather camping in the UP

A fall camping adventure at a few of the Upper Peninsula's state forest campgrounds. If you're looking for a more rustic camping experience, there are 140-plus state forest campgrounds located throughout Michigan.
Cold-weather camping in the UP
tent on wooded campsite with lake view

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