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THE MORE HUNTERS IN OFFICE, THE BETTER
by Nick Bade-Dodge, MUCC Policy Intern We know this story is over a week old now but it’s an important issue, one that we feel should be highlighted. A little over a week ago the capitol news source MIRS published an article entitled, “25% Of Lawmakers Own Hunting Licenses.” This may not seem like a…
Read MoreMUCC: TOP 20 OF 2014 | 5 THROUGH 1
5. New Firearm Regulations for Southern Michigan 4. Wildlife Wednesday: Vote Yes on Props 1 and 2 to Win the Next Battle 3. HB 4283: Bill Allowing Certain Rifles in Shotgun Zone 2. Wildlife Wednesday: Who Won What on Proposals 1 and 2? 1. MUCC Win! Approved Expansion of Certain Rifles in the Michigan Zone
Read MoreFOREST SERVICE TO STUDY HURON-MANISTEE ROAD SYSTEM
Below is a press release from the U.S. Forest Service regarding road access in the Huron-Manistee. Similar to a recent study in the Hiawatha National Forest, the Huron-Manistee will be asking the public for input on the most critical roads to forest and wildlife management. They need to hear from hunters, trappers, anglers, and any…
Read MoreTHE OPENER: MUZZLELOADING SEASON COMING SOON ACROSS MICHIGAN
Photo – Dave Ehrig Guest blog by MUCC Policy Intern Nicholas Bade-Dodge Hunters, Michigan’s muzzleloading deer season is upon us! In preparation for the beginning of the season, we at MUCC would like to remind you of changes in starting dates that are taking effect this year. Only about 25 percent of Michigan deer hunters…
Read MoreWILDLIFE WEDNESDAY: THANKFUL FOR PUBLIC LAND TO HUNT
Drew YoungeDyke “I am so thankful to whoever the guy was who had the idea for this place,” said my dad. “We’d have to be millionaires to buy property like this for four guys to hunt.” That guy was Parrish Storrs (P.S.) Lovejoy, the first Game Division Chief for the Michigan Department of Conservation (now…
Read MoreREACH OUTDOORS: FUN IN THE WOODS
Gabriel and Walt Seitz with Walt’s firearm doe. by Shaun McKeon, MUCC Education Director With families getting together for Thanksgiving this week and it being the last weekend for firearm deer season in Michigan now is the perfect time to make some memories together. Taking your kids hunting is a special time when you can…
Read MoreHUNTING CONTINUES TO BECOME MORE POPULAR AMONG WOMEN
Photo courtesy of Bekah MylerBekah Myler, 16, of Gaylord, was one of many women celebrating the opening day of firearm deer season. On opening day, she shot this nice 6-point buck with a .30-30 lever action rifle. by Mark Johnson for Gaylord HeraldTimes.com NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Hunter’s orange and camouflage have been a popular fashion…
Read MoreREACH OUTDOORS: IDEAS TO GET THE KIDS OUTDOORS THIS WINTER
Picture: funtimesguide.com by Shaun McKeaon, MUCC Education Director As you probably know, snow has already arrived for most of the state. How do you fight cabin fever when winter is just beginning? Here are a few tips from the National Wildlife Federation on how to get kids outdoors during the colder months. Remember, it is important to keep getting…
Read MoreTHE OPENER: WOLF MANAGEMENT NOT BLACK OR WHITE
Photo: Michigan Tech U/AP Fresh off the confusing 2014 ballot language, a slew of signature gathering, and a lot of false advertising from HSUS, maybe you feel like we are done with this issue. And we are, mostly. This time, it’s not a vote; it’s not black or white, it’s (appropriately enough) all shades of…
Read MoreMUCC'S 2015 OUTDOOR RAFFLE
A hand-made, custom bamboo fly rod. A brand new, Remington 700 .30-06. A broken-hearted anti-hunter. All for $5. MUCC is pleased to announce a special raffle sponsored by MUCC’s Board of Directors. This raffle includes a custom, hand-made bamboo fly rod, built by MUCC’s own master rod builder, Matt Lubaway. Representing over 110 hours…
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