Posts by Nick Green
Michigan DNR skirting Proposal G, citing previous statute
The intent of one of Michigan’s most sacred conservation victories is being challenged by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Proposal G of 1996 was a legislatively referred referendum passed by about 69 percent of Michigan voters. It granted the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) exclusive authority over the taking of game and requires the…
Read MoreConservationists pass nine resolutions, recognize those among them for extraordinary work at 85th MUCC Annual Convention
Conservationists passed nine resolutions, improved habitat and public access and recognized those among them for their extraordinary work June 24 and 25 at the 85th MUCC Annual Convention. Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) called its meeting to order with the Conservation Pledge, written in 1937 after the adjournment of the first MUCC meeting by legendary…
Read MoreBecky Humphries Inducted into MUCC Conservation Hall of Fame
Few legacies can impact the amount of people, organizations, species and habitats that Becky Humphries has. Starting as an employee of the US Fish and Wildlife Service in the 1970s, she quickly transitioned to state wildlife work the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and grew through the ranks culminating in her being appointed Director of…
Read MoreDoes Camp Grayling lease expansion fall within the DNR’s mission?
Expansion proposal leaves questions unanswered The DNR’s public meeting regarding the proposed lease expansion of Camp Grayling Wednesday left attendees with more questions than answers. The National Guard wants to expand the base’s current lease of 147,000 acres to 309,000 acres — more than doubling its current footprint. In order for the guard to do…
Read More‘Evolving military training methods’ cited for possible 162,000-acre lease expansion on state lands
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced an extension of the public comment deadline surrounding the 162,000-acre Camp Grayling lease expansion on Michigan public lands. A public meeting will be held tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Kirtland Community College (4800 W. 4 Mile Road, Grayling). Members of the public are welcome to attend and…
Read MoreAdvisory council educating lawmakers through hands-on conservation experiences
Event aims to inform, engage and introduce legislators to Michigan’s conservation organizations and their missions Legislators and staffers broke clays, cast fly rods, watched trapping demonstrations and learned about conservation at the annual Afternoon Outdoors Tuesday. Hosted by the Michigan Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Advisory Council (MLSCAC) since 2017, the event is meant to help legislators…
Read MoreSteve Windom joins MUCC staff as development, membership director
Windom hopes his background, outlook will help MUCC grow financially, collectively Conservation means different things to different people. Digging into what motivates members and conservationists to become involved with Michigan United Conservation Clubs will be an important task early on, said Steve Windom, the new MUCC director of development and membership. “Conservation shapes every Michander…
Read MoreMay NRC: Lake trout limits lowered in MH-1
The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) passed a single Fisheries Order at their May meeting. The order, which passed unanimously, lowers the limit on lake trout and splake from three fish to two in the region of Lake Huron designated MH-1. This change is a result of overharvesting by recreational anglers under the 2000 Consent Decree…
Read MoreMichigan Out-of-Doors Youth Camp is Hiring
Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth Camp is returning to overnight programming in 2022 and will be hosting campers at the Cedar Lake Outdoor Center. Our camp is a unique experience creating opportunities that have life-changing impacts on the next generation of conservationists. In addition to outdoor technical skills like hunting and fishing, campers learn teamwork, resiliency, problem-solving,…
Read MoreApril NRC: Elk regulations, land transactions up for action
An elk order is the only item up for action at the April Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 14 at 9:00 a.m at Lansing Community College West Campus, Rooms M119-121. Lansing Community College requires masks for all students, staff and visitors. Commissioners are expected to take action on…
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