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Families with young children lined the banks of Kids Fishing Pond in Veronica Valley Park. Courtesy photo

Kids Fishing Day a hit

Bluegills were prolific, and so were young people hooking them Sunday at the biggest-ever Kids Fishing Day. Prompted by good fishing weather — cooler with clouds — families flocked to Veronica Valley County Park and were rewarded with plenty of fishing action to go with amphibian displays, kids painting tables, flyfi shing lessons and free hot dogs. 07/02/2024 05:21 PM

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Kids Fishing Day at Veronica Valley Sunday

Kids Fishing Day wouldn’t be complete without something new, and he is professional bass fisherman Tony DeFlippio. DeFlippio is a past Michigan Bass Angler of the Year and a consistent top finisher with the Fishing League Worldwide, the world’s largest fishing tournament organization. 06/26/2024 04:30 PM

A salmon that neared 20 pounds was caught earlier this month aboard the Mariah charter boat off the shores of North Manitou Island. Courtesy photo

Trophy lakers a trend

Charter fishing out of Leland has been very good for lake trout with more salmon already showing up in catches than in recent years. “We’ve got good lake trout fishing,” said Jack Duffy, a veteran charter captain who runs out of Fishtown. 06/26/2024 04:30 PM

Jim Munoz, who has been charting clients out of Fishtown for 52 years, is flanked by his son, Jimmy, and grandson, Jack. Enterprise photo by Alan Campbell

3 generations plying Lake Michigan

Jim Munoz smiles with a grandpa’s love and chases trout with a young man’s zeal. “I’m blessed. 06/26/2024 04:30 PM

People line around the Mill Pond to try their hand at catching rainbow trout stocked by the Northport Sportman’s Club.

Northport Kid’s Fishing Day

Enterprise photos by Meakalia Previch-Liu The annual Scott Brow Kid’s Fishing day at the Mill Pond in Northport brought together once again dozens of eager families and friends on Saturday despite the early rain showers. 05/01/2024 05:08 PM

Shotgunners Cole Riley, Dorie Yoder and Kelby Ankerson, from left, enjoyed the initial day of shooting this year at the club. It was the first time Yoder had picked up a shotgun, yet she knocked down two of her first four clay pigeons. Enterprise photo by Alan Campbell

St Pat’s Shoot-Out kicks off club activities

One St. Patrick’s day celebration in Leelanau County was sobering and a blast. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM

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‘Open winter’ frustrates fishermen

I wonder what Leelanauts were saying about the weather in 1905? That’s the year of the “open winter,” as described by folks on Drummond Island, anyway. Betsey Price of Lake Leelanau was born and raised on the island, and heard about the weather phenomena that must have seemed totally out of place in an era still clinging to the Little Ice Age. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM

Ticks abound after mild winter

Ticks abound after mild winter

Ticks are always a concern close to the mind of wildlife biologists and medical providers, especially as the pest continuously expands north to the Leelanau Peninsula. “Black leg ticks are active anytime over 35 degrees... 03/27/2024 04:47 PM

Pathfinder gala set for March 2

Pathfinder gala set for March 2

The Pathfinder School will host its annual gala March 2 at the Delamar in Traverse City. The gala will feature a silent and live auction, offering exclusive items that cater to various interests. 02/21/2024 04:57 PM

Discovery Center gets $3M donation

Discovery Center gets $3M donation

A $3 million donation from a private donor puts the Freshwater Research and Innovation Center ever closer to its $26 million goal for the new facility. Discovery Center officials said that the $3 million donor wished to remain anonymous, but they expect to release additional details at a later date. 02/21/2024 04:57 PM

Cooperation sought for bovine tuberculosis infected deer

Cooperation sought for bovine tuberculosis infected deer

It seems unlikely that hunting in Leelanau will be directly affected by the discovery of a bovine tuberculosis-infected deer in southwest Benzie County. But Emily Sewell, who leads the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) response team to the discovery of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in the wild deer herd, said cooperation from hunters will be sought to help identify and control the disease. 02/21/2024 04:57 PM

Ryan Noonan took this 15-pound lake trout from West Grand Traverse Bay, by jigging from a 17-foot boat in about 150 feet of water. With ice remaining unsafe though most of Michigan, anglers are finding other ways to fill their freezers. Courtesy photo

No snow woes; ice fishing non-exsistent

Winter has provided more cross country skiing than ice fishing opportunities, which doesn’t say much. “During the 10 days of winter, we groomed about every other day, and it was great,” said Kerry Kelly, chairman of the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes organization that maintains the Heritage Trail through volunteers. 02/21/2024 04:57 PM