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November 13, 2008 / Sports

Local Hunting Enthusiasts Say More Women Would Enjoy the Sport, If They Try It

By Jonathan Eppley

Marianne Huskey's first hunting experience was on her first date with Tom Huskey, now her husband, in 1998. He had shot a buck with his bow earlier in the day and wanted her to try tracking the wounded deer. She did, and she enjoyed it. More...

Club Will Host Big Buck Contest

The deadline to enter this year's Straits Area Sportsmen's Club big buck contest will be Friday, November 14. The entry fee is $5. Winners will be notified December 2 and announced in The St. Ignace News. More...

Stations To Check Deer in EUP

Information gathered at deer check stations is used in population models that help biologists make recommendations for future deer seasons. More...

Deer Hunting Feeds Michigan Tradition, Familes, and Economy

By MSU Extension

Michigan's firearm deer season is important to those who make their way into the woods to score that trophy buck and fill their freezers with meat, but it is also a contributor to Michigan's economy. More...

Bag Limits Set for Fall, Winter Hunting Seasons

Fall and winter hunting seasons for the Upper Peninsula (Zone 1) are as follows: DEER Archery - October 1 to November 14; December 1 to January 1 (one per kill tag) Firearm - November 15 to November 30 (one per kill tag) More...

Venison Preparation and Cooking Tips

The following preparation tips for venison are provided by Michigan State University Extension. Most of the gamey flavor in venison is caused by careless handling after the deer has been shot. More...

2007 Michigan Hunting Statistics Reported

• 724,239 people purchased a license to hunt deer in Michigan and 683,000 spent 9.7 million days afield. More...

St. Ignace Saints Win District Title With 18-7 Victory Over Cedarville Trojans

Saints To Battle CFFP Saturday, November 15, at Superior Dome

By David Latva

In an epic defensive battle between two teams better known for their offenses, the St. More...

Saints Football and Band Seeking Donations for Trip to Marquette

St. Ignace students are raising funds for the school band to travel to Marquette to support the Saints varsity football team in the regional play-off game against Crystal Fall-Forest Park High School Saturday, November 15, at 5 p.m. More...

Cedarville, Engadine Capture Class D District Volleyball Championships

Trojans Take Ninth District Title in 10 Years With Win Over Panthers

By David Latva

The Cedarville Trojans went to a fifth and deciding match against the Pickford Panthers to win their ninth Class D district championship under Coach Kathy Trevarrow at the John Duncan Gymnasium in Cedarville Thursday, November 6. More...

Saints, Bulldogs Defeated by Inland Lakes

By David Latva

The St. Ignace Saints volleyball season came to an end after the Inland Lakes Bulldogs won a bestof five match play, four games to one, during a Class C district semifinals Saturday, November 8, at Newberry High School. More...

St. Ignace Bowling League Results

Bluewater League Gateway Lanes 48, Mackinaw Trolley 41, U.P. State Credit Union 39, News Crew 33, Gerry's Beauty Shop 27, Quality Inn 26, Northern Bells 24, Apollo Home Mortgage 14. More...

Hunters Urged Not To Move Firewood

Hunters can help stop the spread of the tree-killing emerald ash borer (EAB) by leaving firewood at home and acquiring firewood after reaching their destination, says the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which reported that the larva More...

Harassment: Little Used 1994 Law Is There If Hunters Need It

By John S. DeMott

It's against the law in Michigan to interfere with a hunter while hunting, or bang pots and pans to frighten a quarry, or shout while a shooter takes aim. More...

Opportunities Reported To Donate Vension to the Needy

A single young deer can yield about 45 pounds of meat, enough to supply dinner to a family of four for weeks. Older deer yield more. For those hunting in the E.U.P. More...

Lower Numbers of Young Deer Causes License Change

By Ryan Schlehuber

To allow the young buck population to rebound from last year's harsh winter, which impacted pregnant does, as well, there are new regulations with hunting licenses and harvest tags this year. More...

Immaculate Conception To Host Hunters Dinner November 16

Immaculate Conception Church in Moran will host its annual Hunters Dinner Sunday, November 16, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the church. Drawings for a rifle and 50/50 raffles will be at 7 p.m. A silent auction will also take place during the dinner. More...

Hunting Safety Tips

• Hunting license and identification used to purchase the license (Michigan driver's license, identification card, or DNR sport card) must be carried at all times while hunting. More...

MSP Investigate Breaking and Entering

The Michigan State Police are investigating a breaking and entering at the Superior Township Hall in Brimley Thursday, October 23. A safe was forced open and an undisclosed amount of money was taken. More...

Rules To Follow When Baiting Deer

Baiting in the U.P.

Baiting is permitted in the Upper Peninsula, however, because of the concerns about the spread of Chronic Waste Disease, it is not allowed in the Lower Peninsula. More...

Robert Haske Passes CPA Exam

Robert Haske, originally of Cedarville, has successfully completed and passed all required parts of the Uniform Certified Public Accountants examination. More...

Montie Competes at Adrian College

Nick Montie (54), a member of the Adrian College Bulldogs football team, met with his family during family weekend Saturday, October 25, including (from left) his brother, Nate, and mother and father, Brenda and Kevin Montie of St. Ignace. More...

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Hamels To Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame

This is the first in a series of five stories about the LaSalle Hall of Fame inductees that will be held December 28 and December 29.

By David Latva

Dr. Herbert E. Hamel and athletic trainer Tom Hamel will be inducted into the LaSalle High School Hall of Fame, receiving the Distinguished Service Award during induction ceremonies Sunday, December 28, and Monday, December 29. More...

Youth Hockey Results

St. Ignace Les Cheneaux Systems 9 Gladwin 2 Little Bear East Arena November 8, 2008, game one Goals by St. Ignace: Jack Styes (4), Kody Rickley (2), Hunter Frazier (1), Anne Eberts (1), Toby Ferguson (1). Assists by St. More...