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CAMO AT THE CAPITOL: BEWARE THE SINO
Camo at the Capitol is a weekly blog written by MUCC Legislative Manager, Matt Evans For all of you who have been subject to the incessant political advertisements, you have my sympathies. Even a seasoned political junky like myself grows weary of them. And as we enter the heart of campaign season, I need to provide…
Read MoreNEW FIREARM REGULATIONS FOR SOUTHERN MICHIGAN
Pictured is a typical gun chambered for .44 that will be allowed this fall. Special thanks to Gabe VanWormer (photos) and Mark Klett for their assistance! There are some changes to this year’s firearm deer hunting regulations that hunters, law enforcement, and local government officials in Southern Michigan should be aware of, but not be…
Read MoreCAMO AT THE CAPITOL: PROTECTING OUR GREAT LAKES
This week Camo at the Capitol is by MUCC Policy Intern, Nick Bade-Dodge The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and what it means for us Since there is not much action in Lansing these days due to the November elections, we are going to take this week’s Camo at the Capitol Blog to the federal level by taking…
Read More12 MISTAKES MEN MAKE WHEN HUNTING WITH WOMEN
The guide for every man on exactly how to show a lady a miserable time in the woods By Barbara Baird and Stephanie Mallory Women are joining the hunting ranks at a faster rate than men. But, we ladies still encounter a few problems when it comes to learning the sport. The No.1 problem for…
Read MoreCASTING CALL FOR HUNTERS–YOU COULD BE THE NEXT REALITY TV STAR!
Yesterday, I received the most unique call since my time in the working world and I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to write about it….a casting agent called for a major cable network show now in the works. Someone from California, looking for positive stories about hunters and their relationship with their animals they use…
Read MoreRIBBON CUTTING UNVEILS RESTORATION AT MAPLE RIVER SGA
Join us! Wednesday, September 17th at 10:00 AM MUCC will be joining Ducks Unlimited, the DNR and Governor Rick Snyder in celebrating the completion of two major restoration projects at Maple River State Game Area (Gratiot/Clinton counties). This is a great opportunity to check out our federal and state wildlife funding and hunter dollars at…
Read MoreFREE JUNIOR DEER LICENSE FOR KIDS AT MEIJER SEPT. 12-13
Re-posted from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Pass it on! (the in formation and our outdoor heritage!) Free junior deer hunting licenses available to young hunters Sept. 12-13, courtesy of Meijer Young hunters, ages 16 and under, will once again have the opportunity to get a free junior deer hunting license at all Meijer stores in Michigan…
Read MoreNO WOLF HUNT IN 2014, NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS ON NOVEMBER REFERENDUMS
PRESS RELEASE Contact: Drew YoungeDyke, Grassroots Manager | 734.272.2584 | dyoungedyke@mucc.org No Wolf Hunt in 2014, Natural Resources Commission Asks DNR to Review Science, Data on Wolf Depredations for 2015 EAST LANSING—The Natural Resources Commission today announced that it Photo: ABC 10 News – U.P. would not consider a wolf hunt for 2014, even if…
Read MoreA THREAT TO SPORTSMEN, AND NOW, A THREAT TO A WAY OF LIFE
by Hal Herring of fieldandstream.com – read the full article here Over the past 18 months, I’ve spent an awful lot of time writing about, and talking about, the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Boring, right? The reading and writing equivalent of a tow sack full of Ambien. Who would do this, especially in the summer,…
Read MoreLETTERS FROM CAMP: CLOSING THE GATE
One Last Wave Goodbye! Stephanie Rustem, Camp Assistant Director There is something incredibly eerie about walking around camp without hearing and seeing campers. The buildings look the same, but they feel incredibly different. The Lodge no longer sounds of cheerful campers, and the Art Shed now lacks tie dyed bandanas and plaster of Paris animal…
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