Posts by Shaun Mckeon
PlayCleanGo: An Opportunity to Join the Fight Against Michigan’s Terrestrial Invasive Species
Michigan’s Terrestrial Invasive Species Management Plan is a statewide effort to reduce the environmental and economic damages caused by terrestrial invasive species (TIS). To assist in fighting terrestrial invasive species, there are programs like PlayCleanGo that allow the public to take action. For more information on Michigan’s Terrestrial Invasive Species Management Plan, click here. To…
Read MoreUltimate Sportshow Grand Rapids
With hints of spring in the air, but Mother Nature still taking her sweet time to warm up, cabin fever can really have a hold on you. However, there is something to do on the west side of the state this weekend that will get you off the couch. The Ultimate Sports Show Grand Rapids…
Read MoreRiley Wilderness Youth Camp Opportunities for Scholarships
As March begins, it is most definitely time to start thinking about getting your son or daughter registered to attend the Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth Camp. Registration has been open for about a month now. If your son or daughter is new to getting outdoors or has little experience in hunting and conservation, we have the…
Read MoreOutdoorama is Next Weekend
It is that time of year again. Time for the annual staff pilgrimage to Novi for Outdoorama. Outdoorama had been going on in the Detroit area for the last several decades. This year as it has been for the last several it is also hosted at the same venue as the Lakefront and Cottage living…
Read MoreEducating Students on OTG and the Kirtland’s Warbler
The Kirtland’s Warbler has been threatened by the decline of its much-preferred habitat, the jack pine forest. The US Forest Service and many other conservation organizations are working hard to help the bird and its habitat. Creating educational materials to present to the public is an impactful way for everyone to get involved. A couple…
Read MoreTime to Register for Youth Pheasant Hunt
Last year I was invited to join the Southern Michigan Hunting Retriever Club as they hosted their second annual youth pheasant hunt, as a hunter safety instructor. This year once again the club is hosting this event and with some help from some great sponsors including Whitetails Unlimited and Michigan United Conservation Clubs. The Club…
Read MoreCamp Registration is Now Open
It’s early February and Michigan is having some wild winter weather. For some people like myself, that is good news. However, many other people cannot wait until summer is here and it is time to start complaining about how hot it is. For those of you who are dreaming about summer, we have an announcement…
Read MoreDowagiac Hunter’s Rendezvous
Over the weekend, Camp Director Max Bass and I were invited to an event at Dowagiac Conservation Club. Dowagiac is an MUCC affiliated club and they were hosting their 22nd annual Hunter’s Rendezvous. This event is a chance for club members and the public to get together after the hunting season to reconnect and share…
Read MoreHuntin Time Expo
If you need a chance to get out of the house this weekend but are not ready to quite brave the bitter temperatures outside, come join the MUCC outreach team in Grand Rapids. Magazine Editor Nick Green, Camp Director Max Bass, Co-ops Coordinator Morgan Warda and I will be at the Huntin’ Time Expo. The…
Read MoreHiring Season
Do you have a passion for introducing youth to the natural world around them? Do you know someone who does? If so, the Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth camp is the place to work this summer. Our camp program is looking to create an awesome team of 24 young adults that will create an amazing program for…
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