In July, Michigan's Department of Natural Resources requested public gray fox sightings to map the species better. A 2019 photo of a unique melanistic gray fox near Hastings created buzz online, raising questions about its rarity. In contrast, Montana lacks a gray fox account, focusing instead on red fox observations.

A snowmobiler in Michigan floated on ice near Mackinac Island during a storm, highlighting dangers of unstable ice. Safety gear and caution are essential for snowmobilers near water and ice.

The sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake, Michigan, lasted only 48 minutes, with six fish caught shortly after it began, making it technically longer than last year's 17-minute season.