Keep your deer feeders and bird feeders empty to keep bears from becoming a nuisance. Hunter's Choice applications must be postmarked no later than July 19. Fall turkey applications are due August 10. The Fourth of July weekend was very busy in the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest. Campers may have a hard time finding campsites this busy time of the season.
Some sites are available at outlying campgrounds.
During the week, more spaces are available. It is best to arrive early in the day for the best selections. Crappies are biting well, and muskies are hitting noisy artificial baits. Skilled anglers are catching walleyes in the evening and early morning hours. Osprey young are now about 5 weeks old.