THE OPENER: BASS FISHING SEASONS UNDER REVIEW; MUCC'S THOUGHTS

By lschultz | March 12, 2015 |

There is a lot of chatter online about the bass fishing regulations currently under review here in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Division has made a recommendation to the Natural Resources Commission (NRC), which is up for information this month and could be acted on by April 9. We’ll attempt to cut through…

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7 MYTHS OF MICHIGAN'S PUBLIC LANDS

By lschultz | March 11, 2015 |

by Paul Rose, from the Northern Michigan Conservation Network Many may recall the debate in 2012 surrounding what was then known as the “Land Cap” bill. Although some improvements to the original bill were secured, PA 240 of 2012 became law and thereby established a 4.6 million acre limit on the amount of land that the State of Michigan…

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GRAYMONT RESPONDS TO DNR CONCERNS WITH U.P. LIMESTONE MINING PROPOSAL; DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO DIRECTOR

By lschultz | March 11, 2015 |

DNR Press Release: Officials with Graymont, Inc. have submitted a revised Land Transaction Application (LTA) to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for a limestone mining operation in northern Mackinac County near the town of Rexton. The March 6 proposal, which amends a January 2015 LTA, is unchanged in the total amount and location…

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ANGLER INPUT SOUGHT TO DEVELOP STATEWIDE INLAND TROUT MANAGEMENT PLAN

By lschultz | March 9, 2015 |

DNR Press Release:  Michigan OutofDoors Magazine, May 1951 The Department of Natural Resources today announced it is seeking input from anglers who fish for inland trout in Michigan. The DNR plans to use the information to assist in the development of a statewide plan for inland trout fisheries. The Michigan Inland Trout Angler survey will…

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THE OPENER: THE CONSERVATION COALITION

By lschultz | March 5, 2015 |

by Lia Biondo, Policy Intern The Conservation Coalition is a group of statewide hunting, fishing, trapping and conservation organizations across Michigan that gather to work on “big picture” issues in the outdoors. The Coalition has regular quarterly meetings with top leaders in Lansing, including the Governor’s office and Department of Natural Resources leadership. The group…

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NEW DNR WOLF PLAN CRITICIZES FEDERAL JUDGE'S RE-LISTING

By lschultz | March 5, 2015 |

 USFWS Excerpted from the Detroit Free Press: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources took not-so-veiled shots at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s relisting of Great Lakes wolves as endangered last month, in the state’s updated draft wolf management plan released Wednesday. “Protection of Michigan wolves under the Federal Endangered Species Act is no longer…

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SUPPORT THE NEW WOLF MANAGEMENT PLAN!

By lschultz | March 4, 2015 |

MUCC is encouraging its members to support the new wolf management plan, using sound science as the basis for management options, including hunting.  DNR PRESS RELEASE: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has completed a draft update of the 2008 Michigan Wolf Management Plan and is seeking public comment during a 30-day period beginning today,…

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CAMO AT THE CAPITOL: UAV BILLS ADVANCE IN THE HOUSE

By lschultz | March 4, 2015 |

 Photo: AP Advancements in technology have made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) or drones much less costly and more available to the public. Drones have the potential to do amazing things in terms of photography and aerial shots. However, they also can be used for purposes that are harmful to hunters and anglers alike. Last year…

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In the Field: Southern Michigan Travels

By lschultz | March 3, 2015 |

by Anna Mitterling, Wildlife Cooperative Coordinator Well, I have been in my position as the Michigan WIldlife Cooperative Coordinator for almost two months now.  The time has flown by, and I know it won’t slow down anytime soon!  I have the pleasure of traveling around the state and meeting a bunch of pretty phenomenal people.…

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