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An old-fashioned desk for Michigan sportsmen and sportswomen — seasons, clubs, kids programs, hunter training, and trail-smart alerts.

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Browse well-rated captains, trip packages, and lodging near the launch.

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Field guides for waterfowl, deer, and birds — with stays nearby.

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Field reports & news

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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.

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  • Notice · Michigan

    Powerful storm threatens East Coast with flooding, damaging winds and 14-foot waves

    Some damage is already being reported.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Notice · Michigan

    31 dead after Thailand flooding, more rain coming

    More than 3.5 million people remained affected by flooding nationwide.

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  • 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.

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  • Notice · Michigan

    Hurricane Polo to make landfall with life-threatening flooding, mudslides, high wind

    A separate hurricane is also bringing torrential rain to Hawaii.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Notice · Michigan

    Nor’easter path: Alerts issued for rain, flooding and tropical storm-like winds

    Multiple states could see coastal flooding and power outages.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Notice · Michigan

    Hurricane Polo churns as new storm threatens Hawaii with ‘catastrophic flooding’

    There could be three simultaneous hurricanes in the Pacific Ocean.

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  • Notice · Michigan

    ‘Major’ nor’easter threatens millions with flooding, 70 mph winds (update)

    Multiple states are facing coastal flooding threats.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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 [...]

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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  • 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

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Hunting clubs, fishing clubs, kids outdoors programs, and sportsman groups — submit for editor review. Michigan listings only for now.