Policy
Wolf lawsuit claims MUCC does not represent conservationists
A recent lawsuit filed by The 06 Legacy against the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) makes the brazen claim that Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) is not a conservation organization. The lawsuit, filed in Oakland County on March 30, alleges DNR Director Daniel Eichinger skirted statutory requirements when appointing members to the Michigan Wolf…
Read MoreConsent Decree: Entry and Effort
Submitted by the Coalition to Protect Michigan Resources (CPMR). MUCC is a founding member of CPMR. Click here to see the latest Michigan Out-of-Doors segment on the consent decree. This is the third in the series of updates that we will be posting to let those interested in the sport and commercial fisheries of the…
Read More2021 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 MoreRemoving the cap on solar in Michigan
A bill introduced in the Michigan Legislature earlier this year aims to remove the distributed generation cap in the state. House Bill 4236, sponsored by Rep. Greg Markkanen (R-Hancock), would remove the cap and allow more individuals to install solar on their home and at their properties. Michigan United Conservation Clubs supports HB 4236. Since…
Read MoreNRC Considers Bear Hunting Regulations, Passes Migratory Bird Hunting Rules
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) gathered feedback on 2021 bear hunting regulations and voted on migratory bird hunting rules at their meeting Thursday. Given the ongoing issues related to COVID-19, the NRC met virtually using an online platform to consider a full agenda. The proposed rules and regulations are very similar to those in…
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 MoreNRC to Vote on Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations, Consider Bear Hunting Rules
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) will gather information on 2021/22 bear hunting regulations and quotas, as well as to vote on migratory bird hunting regulations when it meets Thursday. These proposed rules and regulations are very similar to those in place for the 2020 seasons, with a few key changes, including a possible revocation…
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 MoreNRC Passes 2021 Deer Regulations
A smaller Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) passed new rules for the 2021 deer hunting season Thursday, including changes to antlerless deer tags and archery hunting rules. Given the ongoing issues related to COVID-19, the NRC met virtually using an online platform to consider a full agenda. These deer regulations as proposed by the Department…
Read MoreNRC to Vote on 2021 Deer Regulations
A slightly smaller Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) will meet Thursday to vote on new rules for the 2021 deer hunting season, including changes to the archery seasons and antlerless deer tags. Recently, newly-appointed NRC Commissioners Thomas Baird and David Cozad were disapproved by the Michigan Senate, along with 11 other Whitmer appointees. This leaves…
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