Posts by lschultz
Great Lakes decree put in place despite stakeholders’ and anglers’ objections
A federal judge accepted a proposed consent decree controlling five sovereign Michigan Tribes, the federal government and the state, overruling evidence that expanded gillnetting would negatively impact the Great Lakes. In handing down his order, Judge Paul Maloney rejected the Coalition to Protect Michigan Resource’s claim that biological harm is likely to happen to the resource and…
Read MoreWhere to find Hunter Education Classes
With fall hunting seasons right around the corner, August and September see a high demand for hunter safety classes. Whether it is parents looking for classes for their kids or new hunters trying to get ready for a first season in the field, the DNR sees a large demand for classes over the next six…
Read MoreYouth camp charity shoot raises more than $30k to support the next generation of conservationists
Michigan United Conservation Clubs held its annual Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth Camp Charity Shoot Friday, bringing together more than 160 shooters from across the state to support conservation and tomorrow’s outdoor leaders. Each year, the camp helps hundreds of Michigan youth learn about the benefits of conservation and lets them explore the world around them through…
Read MoreBiden administration withholding funding for schools with hunter safety education, archery programs
There are still more questions than answers right now as the conservation community grapples with the Biden administration’s withholding of funding to public schools over school archery and hunter safety programs. Late last week, it came to light that the administration was withholding Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) funds from schools based on an…
Read MoreMichigan Out-of-Doors Youth Camp is Underway
It is hard to believe, but the Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth camp is already in its second week of operation for the 2023 season. Currently, we are hosting more than 30 9-11 year-olds for a week of overnight camp down at Cedar Lake. Last week we had 35-day campers join us to learn new outdoor skills…
Read MoreSenate passes commercial guiding legislation
The Michigan Senate, on a bipartisan vote, passed stakeholder-led commercial guiding legislation Thursday morning. Commercial guiding in Michigan is woefully unregulated – nothing currently exists in statute to prevent serial poachers from posing as legitimate guides. Senate Bills 103, 104, SB 105 aim to address that, though still need to pass through a House committee…
Read MoreTrotter named CEO of MUCC, McKeon promoted to deputy director
The nation’s largest statewide conservation organization announced internal changes Monday to its leadership team. Serving as executive director of Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) since early 2019, Amy Trotter will now be the organization’s chief executive officer. Though duties won’t change, MUCC President Tim Muir Jr. said this reflects and rewards the complexities of nonprofit…
Read More#Fight4Fish: Win a Float, Charter or $500 gift card!
Without our fisheries and waterways — from the vast Great Lakes to hidden, forested creeks — Michigan’s identity would look much different. Help us continue to protect that identity and #Fight4Fish with your $35 or more entry. Enter to win here! Each $35 or more entry enters you into the drawing for one of four…
Read More#Fight4Fish: Helping keep Boating Access Sites open
Since its inception, Michigan United Conservation Clubs has worked to promote unfettered, responsible access to our wild places in Michigan. Throughout Michigan, boating access sites (BAS) are subject to closures, often during nighttime hours, that inhibit anglers, hunters, trappers and recreationists access to public waters that should be open. MUCC understands that opening all sites…
Read MoreDiscover Fishing at the Pier in Traverse City-Come join us!
Need something to do on the Saturday of free fishing weekend? Going to be in the Traverse City area? Join us and our partners on June 10th at the Discovery Pier, just north of Downtown Traverse City for a free family fishing program to learn the ins and outs of fishing from shore. More details…
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