Posts by Justin Tomei
2024 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…
Read MoreJuly 2024 NRC Recap
Commissioners adopted changes to deer regulations for 2024 at the July 11th Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting. After over 20 amendments to Wildlife Conservation Order #6 of 2024 were debated, commissioners landed on an order with most changes taking effect in the 2024 season. Among other changes for 2024, the commission adopted several amendments. Of the…
Read MoreJuly 2024 NRC Preview
Deer regulations for the 2024 hunting season will be decided at this week’s Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting. After months of work by the Deer Management Initiative (DMI), Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and NRC some regulatory changes may be adopted. The meeting will be held at Lansing Community College West Campus, beginning at 8:30…
Read MoreMichigan Legislature provides significant investment in Sportsmen Against Hunger
Thursday morning the Michigan legislature completed work on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, adjourning at 5 a.m. After an 18-hour session, a budget agreement was finally passed, which included funding of a conservation priority in the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) budget but did not reach an agreement on the Recreation Passport Opt-Out. Within the…
Read MoreMUCC Supported House Bill 5737 Passes Senate, Providing Hunting Opportunities for Individuals with Special Needs
Lansing, MI – On Wednesday, the Michigan Senate passed Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) supported House Bill 5737 on a 38-0 vote following its unanimous passage in the House of Representatives. The bill, which is sponsored by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck), amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA) to enable minor and adult…
Read MoreMUCC and partners help families get fishing this summer
With more than 1 million anglers buying fishing licenses in Michigan each year, fishing is a time honored summer tradition. The best part about traditions is that they happen year after year. With this in mind, MUCC in partnership with the Discovery Center and Pier of Traverse City, Northwest Michigan Fishing Club and the Inland…
Read MoreJune 2024 NRC Recap
Over 30 people spoke on proposed deer regulations at the June Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting. The commissioners are considering Wildlife Conservation Order #6 of 2024, containing 25 separate proposals, 18 of which could go into effect for the 2024 hunting season. Many of the proposals result from the Deer Management Initiative (DMI) workgroup…
Read MoreJune 2024 NRC Preview
Deer regulations dominate the agenda at the June 13 Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting. The meeting will be held at Lansing Community College West Campus, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Deer Management Initiative’s (DMI) work is complete, and the first batch of regulatory proposals is on the agenda for the meeting. Throughout the DMI process…
Read MoreMay 2024 NRC Recap
Former Commissioner Carol Rose was recognized for her service to the commission at the May Natural Resource Commission (NRC) meeting today. Commissioner Rose served on the commission from 2020-2023, including serving as chair for a portion of her term. Other highlights of the Director’s report featured a presentation from Brian Frawley on the 2023 Deer…
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