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Outdoors alerts
Trails, fire danger, ice, and notices for Michigan hikers and sportsmen.
Notice · Michigan
Nor’easter strengthens into Storm Josephine with coastal flooding, gale-force winds
It's the 10th named storm of the Atlantic's 2026 hurricane season.
Official details →Notice · Michigan
Powerful storm threatens East Coast with flooding, damaging winds and 14-foot waves
Some damage is already being reported.
Official details →Notice · Michigan
Plainfield Township’s Versluis Park closed this week for renovations
Work is weather dependent, but if all goes as planned, Versluis Park should reopen to the public on Thursday, Oct. 22.
Official details →Notice · Michigan
Plainfield Township’s Versluis Park closed this week for renovations
Work is weather dependent, but if all goes as planned, Versluis Park should reopen to the public on Thursday, Oct. 22.
Official details →Notice · Michigan
31 dead after Thailand flooding, more rain coming
More than 3.5 million people remained affected by flooding nationwide.
Official details →Notice · Michigan
Saginaw Township schools weigh engineering fixes to address Arrowwood flooding
The school was closed for one week in April as well as in 2013 while crews cleaned up flood damage following storms.
Official details →Notice · Michigan
Hurricane Polo to make landfall with life-threatening flooding, mudslides, high wind
A separate hurricane is also bringing torrential rain to Hawaii.
Official details →Notice · Michigan
Nor’easter causes flooding, at least 1 death; more rain coming in multiple states
“I’m always thinking they are hyping the storm,” said one resident whose basement was flooded.
Official details →Notice · Michigan
The Brooklyn Dam is dry. Here’s how a $2M project changed the River Raisin
After years of planning and construction, the high-risk Brooklyn Dam on the River Raisin was removed, lowering water levels and flooding risk.
Official details →Notice · Michigan
Nor’easter path: Alerts issued for rain, flooding and tropical storm-like winds
Multiple states could see coastal flooding and power outages.
Official details →Notice · Michigan
Families want answers as Camp Mystic investigation enters a new phase in Texas
Investigators are examining decisions made before the deadly Camp Mystic flooding that killed 27 girls as a criminal investigation expands.
Official details →Notice · Michigan
Nor’easter begins to strengthen as millions could see flooding, ‘damaging’ winds
The forecast has already caused the Boston Red Sox to change its MLB schedule.
Official details →Notice · Michigan
Hurricane Polo churns as new storm threatens Hawaii with ‘catastrophic flooding’
There could be three simultaneous hurricanes in the Pacific Ocean.
Official details →Notice · Michigan
‘Major’ nor’easter threatens millions with flooding, 70 mph winds (update)
Multiple states are facing coastal flooding threats.
Official details →Notice · Michigan
Nor’easter could become ‘massive event’ with 70 mph winds and flooding, forecasters warn
Some states could see "characteristics of a tropical storm," AccuWeather said.
Official details →Notice · Michigan
Potential nor’easter could bring rain, wind, flooding to multiple states
It could affect travel plans this week, according to the National Weather Service.
Official details →Notice · Michigan
Heavy rain Saturday morning could lead to localized flooding
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Widespread showers are making a return Saturday morning that could wash out weekend plans. A warm front will gradually lift across the region pulling in widespread showers early Saturday morning. The front will stall out to the south, leaving West Michigan as the target of heavy rainfall. The Weather Prediction [...]
Official details →Notice · Michigan
Michigan Weather: Up to 2 inches of rain expected in some areas, flooding concerns rise
Friday will remain dry across the state with partly cloudy to mostly clear skies. High temperatures will reach the low to mid 70s across most of Lower Michigan, with upper 60s to around 70 degrees in northern areas.
Official details →Notice · Michigan
Michigan Weather: Up to 2 inches of rain expected in some areas, flooding concerns rise
Friday will remain dry across the state with partly cloudy to mostly clear skies. High temperatures will reach the low to mid 70s across most of Lower Michigan, with upper 60s to around 70 degrees in northern areas.
Official details →Notice · Michigan
Grand Rapids water engineer to aid with relief efforts in Nepal
As Nepal works to recover from deadly flash flooding, a water engineer from Grand Rapids is preparing to travel there to help with relief efforts.
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Clubs — hunters, anglers & kids
Local sportsman clubs and youth programs across Michigan, with a Tri-Cities focus.
Kids & youth

Kids & youth · Youth
Bay County 4-H Outdoor Clubs
Bay City · Bay Co. · Tri-Cities
Youth outdoors, conservation, and shooting sports opportunities in Bay County.
Website →
Kids & youth · Youth
Saginaw County 4-H Shooting Sports
Saginaw · Saginaw Co. · Tri-Cities
Youth archery and shooting sports through MSU Extension 4-H — safety-first instruction for kids and teens.
Website →
Hunting
Bay City Rod & Gun Club
Bay City · Bay Co. · Tri-Cities
Range and sportsman activities serving Bay County hunters and shooters.

Hunting
Ducks Unlimited — Michigan
Michigan
Waterfowl habitat conservation — banquets and volunteer days statewide.
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Training
Hunter Education instructors — find a class
Michigan
Locate Michigan hunter education courses near you before buying a first-time license.
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Sportsman
Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC)
Lansing · Ingham Co. · Michigan
Statewide sportsmen's federation — conservation advocacy, youth programs, and club network across Michigan.
Website →
Sportsman
Midland Sportsman's Club
Midland · Midland Co. · Tri-Cities
Midland-area hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts — check local listings for events.

Sportsman
Saginaw Field & Stream Club
Saginaw · Saginaw Co. · Tri-Cities
Longtime Tri-Cities sportsmen's club — hunting, fishing, and conservation fellowship. Confirm meeting times with the club.

Fishing
Trout Unlimited — Michigan chapters
Michigan
Coldwater fisheries conservation — local chapters host cleanups, education, and angler events.
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Hunting
National Wild Turkey Federation — Michigan
Michigan
Turkey hunting heritage and habitat — local chapters and JAKES youth programs.
Website →Events & hunter training

Season / opener
Saginaw Bay — check fishing opener notices
Saginaw Bay
Watch DNR notices for inland and Great Lakes seasons, bag limits, and ice conditions on Saginaw Bay.
Details →
Training
Hunter education classroom (check DNR schedule)
Michigan statewide
First-time hunters: complete an approved hunter education course. See DNR for upcoming dates near Saginaw, Bay City, and Midland.
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Club
Youth outdoor skills — 4-H open house
Saginaw / Bay / Midland Extension offices
Families: ask your county MSU Extension office about 4-H shooting sports and outdoors clubs for kids.
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Event
Michigan sportsmen's banquet season
Tri-Cities
Local DU, NWTF, and MUCC chapter banquets raise funds for habitat — watch club calendars this fall and winter.
Hunter training
Michigan requires hunter education for many first-time license buyers. Start here:
Licenses, trails & outdoors help
Hunting · Michigan DNR
Michigan DNR — Hunting & Trapping
Seasons, bag limits, licenses, and regulations for Michigan hunters.
Fishing · Michigan DNR
Michigan DNR — Fishing
Fishing licenses, seasons, Great Lakes and inland regulations.
Trails & parks · Michigan DNR
Michigan DNR — Trails & outdoor recreation
State trails, parks, ORV, snowmobile, and recreation maps.
Official · Michigan DNR
Michigan DNR alerts & news
Official press releases — season updates, wildlife notices, and recreation alerts.
Youth · MSU Extension
MSU Extension — Natural Resources
Forestry, wildlife, fisheries education, and 4-H outdoor programs.
Youth · Michigan 4-H
4-H Shooting Sports — Michigan
Youth firearm, archery, and outdoor skills through Michigan 4-H.
Safety · Michigan DNR
Boating safety & education
Michigan boating laws, safety courses, and watercraft registration help.
Official · Michigan Wildlife Council
Michigan Wildlife Council
Conservation education and support for hunters, anglers, and wildlife habitat.
Trails & parks · Pure Michigan
Pure Michigan — Hunting & fishing
Travel and outdoors inspiration for Michigan hunting and fishing destinations.
Fishing · Saginaw Bay WIN
Saginaw Bay Watershed — outdoors
Local waters, habitat, and Tri-Cities outdoor stewardship.
Safety · Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace — outdoors ethics
Principles for trails, camping, and respectful use of public land.
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