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2015 STATE OF THE STATE: WHY IT WAS IMPORTANT TO MUCC
Gov. Rick Snyder Photo: MLive.com by Matt Evans, MUCC Legislative Manager Last night Governor Snyder gave his fifth State of the State address before a joint session of the legislature. As expected he touched on a variety of topics providing the Legislature and people of the state a road map of sorts as to what…
Read MoreWILDLIFE WEDNESDAY: HAPPY SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY!
Drew YoungeDyke, Field Manager Today is Squirrel Appreciation Day. Seriously, apparently this is a thing. So to celebrate, I’m making plans to hunt them this weekend on my day off in between a Saturday On the Ground project making horizontal cover for snowshoe hares and a Monday meeting in Grayling. Squirrels, like all wildlife, require…
Read MoreCAMO AT THE CAPITOL: 2015 STATE OF THE STATE PRIMER
Governor Rick Snyder Photo: Michigan.gov by Matt Evans, MUCC Legislative Manager Governor Rick Snyder is set to give his 2015 State of the State address this evening before a joint session of the state legislature, leg cast and all. This will be Governor Snyder’s fifth address since taking office in 2011 and his first since…
Read More$2.00 OFF OUTDOORAMA TICKETS
Whether it’s hunting, fishing, boating, canoeing, hiking, mushroom hunting or bird watching, this show has plenty to offer. The Outfitter’s Expo area along with major feature attractions like Big Buck Night, Wildlife Encounters and the Trout Pond provide the best place to book the trip of a lifetime or entertain the family. In addition, with…
Read MoreTHE OPENER: FOLLOW THE MONEY
It’s the question on the minds of every hunter, angler, and trapper that has purchased a license in the last year (and probably many more): where does that money go? It is probably the same question you ask while you fill up your car, see the taxes taken out of your paycheck, and file your…
Read MoreMUCC CONGRATULATES NEW NRC CHAIR JOHN MATONICH
Photo: LinkedIn Lansing—Governor Rick Snyder has appointed John Matonich of Davison as chair of the Natural Resources Commission, replacing J.R. Richardson of Ontonagon. Richardson will stay on the commission, and the Governor’s office has described this as part of a regular rotation. Michigan United Conservation Clubs congratulates Commissioner Matonich on the appointment and thanks Commissioner…
Read MoreWILDLIFE WEDNESDAY: "I'VE GOT MY CHAINSAW"
Drew YoungeDyke, Field Manager The chainsaw is my favorite habitat tool. It may seem counter-intuitive that a tool used to cut down trees can be one of the most effective for wildlife habitat, but that’s exactly what it is. On OTG projects, we use chainsaws to cut out invasive trees and hinge-cut trees that would…
Read MoreCAMO AT THE CAPITOL: SUPPORT GREAT LAKES RESTORATION FUNDING
by Matt Evans, MUCC Legislative Manager The Michigan Legislature will start back up this week after a few weeks off for the Holidays. However, when they come back on the 14th we don’t expect much action as they will mostly be getting the ceremonial items out of the way, swearing in of legislators, committee assignments,…
Read More2015 SCI BIG BUCK NIGHT
Your Chance to be on TV, Claim your 10 seconds of Fame! Detroit Public Television in association with SCI Novi will present “Big Buck Night 2015”, hosted by Jimmy Gretzinger of Michigan Out of Doors TV, a celebration of Michigan’s deer harvest featuring interviews with local hunter and conservationists. Awards will be given for the…
Read MoreDNR ELIMINATING CORMORANT CONTROL PROGRAM?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2015 Contact: Amy Trotter, Resource Policy Manager | 517.346.6484 | atrotter@mucc.org MUCC Urges Continuation of Vital Cormorant Control Program Successful Fisheries Program Could be Jeopardized by Budget Cuts Double Crested Cormorant Lansing– Michigan United Conservation Clubs is concerned that the Department of Natural Resources may eliminate its cormorant control program. With…
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