Posts by Justin Tomei
Vote for Conservation
On November 5, millions of Americans will choose the direction of the country, and their states for the next handful of years. As one looks around the country, and even here in Michigan, and sees attacks on conservation, science-based management, and our outdoor heritage, it is important that hunters, trappers, and anglers engage and elect…
Read MoreOctober 2024 NRC Recap
The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) approved a suite of fisheries orders at the October meeting in Marquette. The commission unanimously approved seven orders in total. Fisheries Order 202.25 – Special Hook Size Fishing Regulations Fisheries Order 205.25 – Michigan-Wisconsin Boundary Waters Fisheries Order 206.25 – Special Fishing Regulations for Warmwater Species…
Read MoreOctober 2024 NRC Preview
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission meeting is this Thursday, October 10, at Northern Michigan University in Marquette. The commission has several fisheries orders up for action this month, but nothing new for information. The orders up for action are: Fisheries Order 202.25 – Special Hook Size Fishing Regulations Fisheries Order 205.25 – Michigan-Wisconsin…
Read MoreMichigan DNR releases draft Forest Management Plan
Every ten years the Michigan Department of Natural Resources updates the state forest management plan to “to guide and outline forest management activities.” The 2024 Draft Forest Management Plan is now available to read and provide public comment on. Public comment is due December 31, 2024. It is vital for Michigan’s hunters, trappers, and anglers…
Read MoreMUCC & MTPCA File Briefs in Lawsuit Against the NRC
On September 6, Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) and the Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association (MTPCA) filed legal briefs in their lawsuits against the Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC). MUCC’s brief, which can be read HERE, argues that the NRC illegally closed Michigan’s coyote season for a quarter of the year in March of…
Read MoreFederal Conservation Priorities Update
Partisan gridlock has brought most congressional work to a standstill, not just conservation priorities. MUCC alongside its national partners continues to work to advance several federal conservation policy priorities. Federal Rule on National Wildlife Refuges & Lead Ammunition Last week MUCC joined other statewide conservation organizations in a public comment letter addressing a new rule…
Read MoreAugust 2024 NRC Recap
The commission voted on modernizing the federal duck stamp at this month’s Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting in Detroit. There was only one vote for action, which passed unanimously. Wildlife Conservation Order #7 of 2024 amends the wildlife conservation order (WCO) to match new federal rules for duck stamps. The new rules make the stamp…
Read MoreAugust 2024 NRC Preview
The Natural Resources Commission heads to Detroit for the August meeting Thursday of next week. On the agenda are fisheries orders and one modifying the Mentored Youth Hunting program to align with recently signed into law MUCC supported House Bill 5737. The meeting will be held at Cadillac Place, 3044 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, Michigan.…
Read More2024 Deer Regulations Finalized
Deer regulations were approved ahead of the 2024 season at the July 11th Natural Resources Committee meeting. A full recap of the meeting can be found by clicking here. Below is the summary of regulations from a DNR press release on July 24. Upper Peninsula A 3-point antler point restriction, or APR, was implemented on…
Read MoreGov. Whitmer signs MUCC supported legislation
On Tuesday, Gov. Whitmer signed 39 bills into law, including MUCC supported, and unanimously passed House Bill 5737. HB 5737, sponsored by Rep. Aiyash (D-Hamtramck) with bipartisan support expands Michigan’s successful mentored youth hunting program to include children and adults with special needs, that are incapable of passing a written hunters safety test but can…
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