Posts by Nick Green
2021 pheasant license on sale, stocking efforts a go
The first-of-its-kind pheasant license went on sale this week through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) online sales system. Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) has advocated for and championed the stamp since a member-passed resolution in 2017 directed the organization to initiate a pheasant release program funded by hunters. The $25 stamp, signed into…
Read MoreHumane Society of the United States attacks MUCC, hunters, conservationists
Clearly distraught and frustrated, Molly Tamulevich, Michigan director for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), took cheap shots directed towards conservationists Thursday during public testimony. March’s monthly Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting included public comment from nearly 30 people, including Tamulevich. Roughly one-third of those comments centered around anti-hunting agendas and included common…
Read MoreMUCC selected to represent conservationists on new wolf council
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) named members to the newest iteration of the Michigan Wolf Management Advisory Council Thursday. Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) Executive Director Amy Trotter was one of five representatives from stakeholder groups to be selected for the council. She was appointed to represent conservation organizations. The others include Mike…
Read MoreMichiganders deserve a thorough, timely review of science surrounding sandhill cranes
10/13/2021 Update: Tomorrow, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission will hear a presentation from DNR Waterfowl and Wetlands Specialist Barb Avers regarding sandhill cranes in Michigan. If you want to provide comment on sandhill crane management, please email the NRC at nrc@michigan.gov or show up tomorrow to testify at the meeting. The meeting will start at…
Read MoreFeds, Illinois come to agreement on PED phase of the Brandon Road Lock and Dam Project
An agreement announced today between Illinois and the federal government marks significant progress in Michigan’s effort to keep invasive Asian carp from overtaking our Great Lakes. The preconstruction engineering and design (PED) phase of the Brandon Road Lock and Dam Project was agreed upon today by the State of Illinois and U.S. Army Corps of…
Read MoreVoluntary youth fishing license signed into law, helps build conservation ethic
Voluntary youth fishing licenses will once again be available after House Bills 5002 and 5003 were signed into law. Introduced by Representatives Howell (R-Lapeer) and Brixie (D-Meridian Township), the tie-barred bill package reinstates a voluntary youth fishing license that costs $2. Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) supported and testified in front of legislative committees regarding…
Read MoreMichigan pheasant stamp signed into law
Michigan pheasant hunters 18 and older will now need a $25 stamp to pursue pheasants on public land in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Introduced by Rep. Gary Howell (R-North Branch), HB 4313 came about during the first year of the Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative (MPHI) — an R3 (recruitment, retention and reactivation) pheasant release program…
Read MoreCOVID Relief Bill Addresses Asian Carp, WRDA
Congress passed a bipartisan bill late Monday night that would authorize the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA) and the Brandon Road Lock and Dam project. The WRDA authorization comes as part of a larger COVID-19 relief package aimed at stimulating the economy, providing economic aid to small businesses and shoring up unemployment benefits.…
Read MoreMUCC Supports Suit Against SOS Benson
Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) voted to support a lawsuit Wednesday filed by a trio of firearm rights advocacy groups against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. On Oct. 16, Benson announced a directive to local election officials disallowing open carry of a firearm within 100 feet of a polling place entrance or exit, inside…
Read MoreConservationists: Vote Yes on Proposal 1
Public lands, wildlife and freshwater are amenities we often overlook as Michiganders. Access to these vast public lands afford countless recreational opportunities –– whether that is sitting in your stand on a crisp October day waiting for a white-tailed deer to walk by or paddling down your favorite river in July trying to catch a…
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