Posts by Shaun Mckeon
Where to Find Recreational Safety Classes
As we get ready for spring outdoor activities boating, off-road vehicle riding and turkey hunting come to mind. For people looking to start hunting or who need to learn how to be a safe and responsible boater, or ORV rider the Michigan DNR has a mandatory curriculum for hunter education as well as courses for…
Read MoreSuccessful Youth Pheasant Hunt
Last weekend in partnership with the Southern Michigan Hunting Retriever Club, Delta Waterfowl, the Ringneck Ranch and Michigan United Conservation Clubs, more than 40 youth had a chance to spend time with their families outdoors and experience a pheasant hunt. This event has been going on for several years and counting mentors, volunteers and families…
Read MoreMUCC Welcomes New Camp Director
After a three-month search and narrowing the candidate pool down from 30 applicants to six interviewees, MUCC has selected and hired our new Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth Camp Director. Please join us in welcoming Shannon Stover to the MUCC team. Read on to learn a little more about Shannon. Hello, everyone, I am Shannon Stover, and…
Read MoreMichigan Youth Hunter Regulations
The opening day of firearm deer season is tomorrow! For many kids around the state, it is an unofficial school holiday. If you are skipping school or pulling your kid out for a day of quality family time in the woods, here are a few reminders to keep everything legal. In case any last-minute license…
Read MoreTreestand Safety
Archery season is underway and bow hunters from around the state are in the woods and fields enjoying the solace, challenges and rewards only a bow hunt can provide. While some of the hunters will be hunting from ground blinds, many people will be looking to get off the ground and into their favorite tree. Hunting…
Read MoreIce Mountain Environmental Stewardship Fund Opportunity
Healthy freshwater watersheds are vital to the quality of life for people, wildlife, recreation and our economy. Since 2002, the Ice Mountain Environmental Stewardship Fund through its annual grant-making program has supported the important work of groups to enhance the water quality throughout the Muskegon River Watershed. Celebrating its 20th year of providing funds to…
Read MoreFamily Fishing Event with Grand Ledge Library
On Saturday the 11th, MUCC, the Great Lakes Fisheries Trust, and the Grand Ledge Library partnered to hold a free fishing weekend for local families. Over four hours, more than 30 youth and their parents learned the basics of casting, tackle/equipment selection and spent time fishing. Throughout the day, lots of laughter was heard along…
Read MoreMUCC Commissions Five Firearms to Celebrate 85th Anniversary
In honor of MUCC’s 85th anniversary, we have commissioned a series of firearms. We will be raffling each firearm separately throughout the year. In partnership with Centershot Gun Range, we have custom-designed five Henry Big Boy .44 Mag rifles. They are customized to commemorate the 85 years MUCC has been protecting hunting, fishing and trapping…
Read MoreMale Counselors and Kitchen Staff Needed
Although it may not feel like it outside, summer is fast approaching. As we continue to make preparations for our summer camp down at Cedar Lake, it is becoming crunch time for hiring our camp staff. We still have several job openings with the most crucial needs being male counselors and kitchen staff. In the…
Read MoreVolunteers Prep Camp for Season
Last week staff and volunteers spent four days down at the Cedar Lake Outdoor Center preparing the facility for the upcoming summer season. Each year opening and closing the property is a massive effort and we appreciate all of the help we get in both the spring and fall. The Cedar Lake Outdoor Center has…
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