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New DNR Wolf Plan Criticizes Federal Judge’s Re-Listing
Excerpted from the Detroit Free Press: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources took not-so-veiled shots at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s relisting of Great Lakes wolves as endangered last month, in the state’s updated draft wolf management plan released Wednesday. “Protection of Michigan wolves under the Federal Endangered Species Act is no longer warranted,”…
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Proud of MI Public Land
Many of my fondest memories growing up involve public land. In fact, I cannot fathom not having access to the many areas I have had the opportunities to explore and experience. I started to learn how to navigate using only a map and compass in the forest of the Pigeon River. That was the place…
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The Opener: The Conservation Coalition
by Lia Biondo, Policy Intern The Conservation Coalition is a group of statewide hunting, fishing, trapping and conservation organizations across Michigan that gather to work on “big picture” issues in the outdoors. The Coalition has regular quarterly meetings with top leaders in Lansing, including the Governor’s office and Department of Natural Resources leadership. The group…
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Camo at the Capitol: UAV Bills advance in the House
Advancements in technology have made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) or drones much less costly and more available to the public. Drones have the potential to do amazing things in terms of photography and aerial shots. However, they also can be used for purposes that are harmful to hunters and anglers alike. Last year MUCC drafted…
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Support the New Wolf Management Plan!
MUCC is encouraging its members to support the new wolf management plan, using sound science as the basis for management options, including hunting. DNR PRESS RELEASE: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has completed a draft update of the 2008 Michigan Wolf Management Plan and is seeking public comment during a 30-day period beginning today,…
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WildLife Wednesday: Fish and Wildlife Service Joins States, MUCC in Wolf Appeal
Wolves are recovered in western Great Lakes states like Michigan. Don’t believe me? Just ask pretty much everyone with a biology degree in an official position with the state conservation departments where wolves roam or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. They’ve all joined MUCC and our partner conservation groups in a federal wolf appeal….
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In the Field: Southern Michigan Travels
By Anna Mitterling, Wildlife Cooperative Coordinator Well, I have been in my position as the Michigan WIldlife Cooperative Coordinator for almost two months now. The time has flown by, and I know it won’t slow down anytime soon! I have the pleasure of traveling around the state and meeting a bunch of pretty phenomenal people….
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Elk Poacher Caught After Receipt Found in Entrails
Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) is considering a resolution to increase penalties for elk poaching at its Annual Convention in June. Increased penalties for trophy bucks were passed into state law last year after a similar MUCC resolution from 2011. DNR Press Release: A Jackson County man has confessed to the illegal killing of a…
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Michigan DNR appeals federal court’s wolf decision
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today filed an appeal of a December 2014 federal district court ruling that returned wolves in Michigan and Wisconsin to the federal endangered species list and wolves in Minnesota to federal threatened species status. The appeal – filed by the Michigan Attorney General in the U.S. Court of Appeals…
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Reach Outdoors: Junior Duck Stamp
by Shaun McKeon, Education Coordinator Even though waterfowl season has ended here in Michigan, There is still a great way to get kids involved and keep them interested this winter. The Michigan Junior Duck Stamp contest is currently taking place and entries can be submitted until March 15, 2015. The Junior Duck Stamp Program is…
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