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Wild Game Wednesday: Curried Braised Small Game
Small game hunting is an easy way to introduce children and beginners to Michigan’s rich outdoor heritage while teaching them about the importance of conserving our state’s unmatched natural resources and helps ensure that our hunting traditions continue to thrive. Check out this week’s Gourmet Gone Wild recipe for some curried braised small game, you…
Read MoreUpcoming NRC Preview
This Thursday, February 8, 2018, The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) will be meeting at the Lansing Community College, West Campus Auditorium beginning at 1:00 p.m. for their monthly meeting. The NRC Policy Committee on Wildlife and Fisheries will start the day with presentations from the Fisheries Division, who will be giving an update on the…
Read MoreOn the Ground: Chainsaw Safety Course
For the fourth year, MUCC is hosting a Chainsaw Safety Training course provided to members, volunteers with OTG, and the general public. In previous years, Chuck Oslund of Bay College has taught his safety system to groups of 15-35 participants with us. This year, I’ve brought in Bill Dawson, Denise Dawson, and Bill Rushford from…
Read MoreIn the Field: Shed Hunting
by Anna Mitterling, Wildlife Cooperative Coordinator, MUCC This past weekend we had freakish spring weather, followed the next day by more typical Michigan winter. Michigan, right? But regardless, it sure is fun taking advantage of random beautiful days in the winter. I took the opportunity to (finally) grab my trail cameras. I had not checked…
Read MoreOn the Ground: Spring 2018 Events
Among several On the Ground (OTG) wildlife habitat improvement events, OTG will be assisting with a few other events in the upcoming weeks. These events include a Hunter Safety Education Field Day with Learn To Hunt (LTH), a Youth Rabbit Hunt in the Crane Pond State Game Area, and a Chainsaw Safety Course hosted with…
Read MoreWild Game Wednesday: Lemon Roasted Walleye
Found virtually statewide in fair numbers, few fish match walleye for their combination of recreational angling enjoyment and table fare. Angling is one of Michigan’s most common outdoor pastimes, and where better to start than with walleye. They’re easy to fish for and can be caught in numerous ways, making them a great leisurely sport…
Read MoreIn the Field: It takes Partners
by Anna Mitterling, Wildlife Cooperative Coordinator, MUCC The most valuable part of cooperatives is the collaboration that takes place among neighbors, friends and family. The same applies to a program to help support cooperatives – the most valuable part of this program is the network of partners that have come together to support a growing…
Read MoreOn the Ground: Tuttle Marsh Wildlife Area
On Saturday, February 17, 2018, On the Ground will be partnering with Gib King of Land Ethics LLC to host a wildlife habitat improvement project in the Tuttle Marsh Wildlife Area. This project is unique because, in addition to improving wildlife habitat by building brush piles, volunteers will also have the opportunity to shoot clay pigeons…
Read MoreWild Game Wednesday: Smoked Elk Roast
Elk is not among the most commonly raised and consumed meats in the United States, but it holds its own in the market of game meat! The meat has a different taste than beef – which some consumers find preferable and lacks the so commonly heard “gamey” taste. Elk meat is relatively low in both…
Read MoreIn the Field: Winter Pheasant Cover
by Anna Mitterling, Wildlife Cooperative Coordinator, MUCC Did you have great pheasant habitat in the spring and summer? Then the snow came and your grass is as flat as a pancake – doing very little for pheasants throughout the winter? What you are missing are cool-season grasses like switch-grass and some nice sturdy shrubs to…
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