Man Faces Eight Poaching Counts in Van Buren Court
A 38-year-old Lapeer County man was arraigned after allegedly fleeing deputies investigating illegal deer hunting in Lawrence Township.
Michigan Hobbies News
Across Michigan, coverage here takes in leisure trends, interest groups, participation and recreational achievements. Reporting follows the ways residents spend their free time and the activities they pursue for personal enjoyment.
Gambling
Macomb Man Claims $500,000 Lottery Prize
A 68-year-old Clinton Township-area player waited nearly a year after realizing he had won a Michigan Lottery scratch-off jackpot.
Hunting
Michigan Archery Harvest Tops 73,000 Deer
Hunters have reported more than 73,000 deer during Michigan's early archery season, with Montcalm County leading the state.
Fishing
Live Poll
Will Michigan's whitefish egg collection succeed in reaching its 40-50 pair goal?
DNR to Expand Whitefish Egg Collection on Lake Michigan
Michigan wildlife officials are collecting whitefish eggs more often and in new locations as Great Lakes populations decline.
Hiking
Live Poll
Should your community spend more on trails and greenways?
Great Lakes Trails Could Add $5 Billion Yearly
A new study estimates expanded trail networks across Southeast Michigan and the Great Lakes region could bring substantial annual economic gains.
Bird Watching
Upper Peninsula Fund Awards Two Wildlife Grants
Delta County Parks and Whitefish Point's owl banding program each received a grant from the Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund.
More in Hobbies
This section follows participation trends, hobbyist achievements, shifts in market interest and the formation of groups around shared pursuits. Coverage reaches from the capital to the rural counties, spanning the entire state. A unique feature of hobbies in Michigan is the seasonal shift between indoor crafts and outdoor activities as the climate changes. The rise of digital marketplaces for specialized equipment and goods acts as the most significant constraint on how these activities grow.