Posts by Justin Tomei
DNR Seeking Public Input on Forest Management Plans
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks public input on its 2025 Forest Management Plans. According to the DNR these plans are necessary “to keep Michigan’s nearly 4 million acres of state forest healthy and thriving.” A number of open houses are planned across the state. These open houses serve as informal meetings to…
Read MoreMay NRC Recap
The deer hunting regulatory cycle began in earnest at the May Natural Resource Commission (NRC) meeting. Chad Stewart, Michigan DNR deer and elk specialist laid out a number of proposed regulation changes which can be found in his presentation HERE. Wildlife Conservation Order #7 of 2023 lays out the proposals and associated regulatory language. MUCC…
Read MoreMay NRC Preview
Deer regulations will be on the agenda for the May 11 Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 9 am, Thursday, May 11, at 5708 Cornerstone Drive Lansing, MI 48917, West Campus Rooms M119-121. Wildlife Conservation Order Amendment #7 of 2023 is up for information at the May meeting, proposing changes to…
Read MoreUpdate: Michigan Gun Control
Since Michigan United Conservation Club’s inception in 1937, our membership has solidified broad support for an individual’s firearm rights, opposing any attempt to infringe on lawful firearm owners among our membership. The organization’s grassroots, member-driven policy supports enforcing existing firearm laws and opposes new regulations on our members who are responsible, legal gun owners. MUCC…
Read MoreApril NRC Recap: Deer tracking with dogs debated , duck and goose seasons passed
A packed April meeting yielded little action for commissioners at their monthly Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting. Wildlife Conservation Order #5 of 2023 was tabled by commissioners until the May meeting with more questions on the best approach to allow off-lead dog tracking. Conversations with the department, NRC, and stakeholders are ongoing regarding the proposed…
Read MoreApril NRC Preview
Written by MUCC Barnum Conservation Policy Fellow, Tess Bradley Proposed deer regulations will be presented at the April Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting April 13. The meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. at Lansing Community College, 5708 Cornerstone Drive Lansing, MI 48917. Topics include deer, nuisance animals, budget discussions, the Pure Michigan Hunt, fisheries…
Read MoreMUCC Participates in Annual Great Lakes Days D.C. Fly-in
Last week, Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) was in Washington D.C. as part of the Healing our Waters (HOW) Great Lakes Days. Members from about 100 organizations from all eight Great Lakes States descended on the Capitol to discuss the importance of preserving and protecting our Great Lakes. MUCC Policy Assistant Justin Tomei shared MUCC’s…
Read MoreFebruary NRC Recap
Commissioners received a memo for information on proposed bear regulation and quota changes at today’s Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting. Wildlife Conservation Order 2 of 2023, related to black bears, proposes the following changes: Prohibiting field points from being used in a bow and arrow. Restricting firearm caliber use to exclude rimfire ammunition. Clarifying wood…
Read MoreFebruary NRC Preview
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is proposing a number of regulation changes to bear hunting in Michigan at the February Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. with a wildlife committee meeting at Lansing Community College. The DNR is proposing a number of regulation changes this cycle,…
Read MoreGovernor Whitmer Highlights Administration Priorities, Gun Control, during State of the State Address
Last night, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave her fifth state of the state address; her first since Democrats took the majority in both the State House of Representatives and the Senate and she won reelection. In her speech, Gov. Whitmer laid out her legislative plan for 2023, including universal pre-k, tax breaks and other social agenda…
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