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THE OPENER: HOW TO HOOK A HUNTER? PUT A RING ON IT!
Apologies to Beyonce Knowles and “All the Single Ladies,” but that was the first tune that went through my head when I heard this story from two brand-new hunters on their first ever duck hunt. MSU Student DU Chapter Chairperson Kali Rush (left) and Chapter Member Hailey Yondo (right) on their first ever duck hunt…
Read MoreQUICK SUMMARY OF MICHIGAN PROPOSALS 1 AND 2
PROPOSALS 1 AND 2: A SUMMARY OF THE PROPS AS WELL AS THE SCIENTIFIC FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ACT, COMPILED BY THE NONPARTISAN CITIZENS RESEARCH COUNCIL. Click HERE for full report Michigan Proposals 1 and 2 Among the unbiased findings, here are some key points: “Regardless of the outcomes of the two votes on Proposals 1 and…
Read MoreINVEST IN CONSERVATION
This year we defeated anti-hunting extremists who would like nothing more than to force every fish and wildlife decision to a vote of the people. Together, we once again demanded that fish and wildlife decisions be made by professionals based on sound science. But MUCC did much more than defeat anti-hunters this year. We expanded…
Read MoreFERAL FRIDAY: FERAL SWINE DISEASES
By Taylor Renton, AmeriCorps Member, MUCC Wildlife Habitat Volunteer Coordinator USDA Wildlife Services biologist taking samples for disease testing Feral swine are not only terrible for Michigan’s agricultural and natural resources, but they carry many diseases that can be passed to domestic animals and even humans. The state of Michigan exports a large amount of pork, so…
Read MoreROUND TABLE DISCUSSION: WOLF HUNT
From HOM TV – Ballot Meridian 2014 Round Table Discussion: Wolf Hunt So, what are these wolf and wolf hunt issues in Michigan all about anyway? HSUS’s Jill Fritz and CPWM’s Drew YoungeDyke go head to head on the issues of Michigan’s Proposals 1 and 2. CLICK HERE to watch the full televised debate.
Read MoreWILDLIFE WEDNESDAY: DEFENDING THE RIGHT TO HUNT, LIVE.
Drew YoungeDyke Last night, I got to do one of the best parts of my job. I had the opportunity to go on live television and defend the right to hunt, fish and trap in Michigan by debating the Humane Society of the United States’ Jill Fritz. It afforded me the opportunity to challenge every…
Read MoreREACH OUTDOORS: TIPS FOR GETTING KIDS HUNTING
by Shaun McKeon – MUCC Education Coordinator Photo: michigan.gov/dnr One of the goals of MUCC is to protect the heritage of Michigan sportsmen and women in our state. The best way to protect our hunting, fishing and trapping heritage is to pass it on. The youth are our future and there are many demands pulling…
Read MoreDNR SOUTHERN LP DEER HUNTING FORECAST
Southern Michigan: land of farms, suburbs and big bucks. And private land. And EHD. So how will all this mix together for deer season this year? The DNR’s 2014 Michigan Deer Hunting Forecast, compiled by DNR biologists Brent Rudolph and Ashley Autenrieth, lays it out: Volunteers hinge-cut trees for deer habitat at Maple River State…
Read MoreTHE OPENER: ON DAYCARE FOR DUCK HUNTERS AND FAMILY AFFAIRS
The Opener is a new weekly blog by Senior Resource Policy Manager Amy Trotter discussing your favorite seasons; hunting, fishing, and trapping seasons that is, to start your week off right! Family Traditions It was Opening Day for our family this Saturday, the Southern Zone Michigan Waterfowl Hunting Opener. I come from a hunting family,…
Read MoreFERAL FRIDAY: SHOOT ON SIGHT!
by Lia Biondo, MUCC Policy Intern If you’ve been following our series on feral swine in Michigan, then you’ve already been introduced to the damage these species can inflict on both private and public lands. Feral swine are bad for agriculture, terrible for natural resources and even worse for our native species. Fortunately, our Michigan Department…
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