August 2024 NRC Preview

August NRC Preview

The Natural Resources Commission heads to Detroit for the August meeting Thursday of next week.  On the agenda are fisheries orders and one modifying the Mentored Youth Hunting program to align with recently signed into law MUCC supported House Bill 5737. The meeting will be held at Cadillac Place, 3044 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, Michigan.…

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2024 Deer Regulations Finalized

Deer regulations were approved ahead of the 2024 season at the July 11th Natural Resources Committee meeting.   A full recap of the meeting can be found by clicking here.   Below is the summary of regulations from a DNR press release on July 24. Upper Peninsula A 3-point antler point restriction, or APR, was implemented on…

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Gov. Whitmer signs MUCC supported legislation

On Tuesday, Gov. Whitmer signed 39 bills into law, including MUCC supported, and unanimously passed House Bill 5737.   HB 5737, sponsored by Rep. Aiyash (D-Hamtramck) with bipartisan support expands Michigan’s successful mentored youth hunting program to include children and adults with special needs, that are incapable of passing a written hunters safety test but can…

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July 2024 NRC Recap

July 2024 NRC Recap

Commissioners adopted changes to deer regulations for 2024 at the July 11th Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting.  After over 20 amendments to Wildlife Conservation Order #6 of 2024 were debated, commissioners landed on an order with most changes taking effect in the 2024 season.   Among other changes for 2024, the commission adopted several amendments. Of the…

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July 2024 NRC Preview

July 2024 NRC Preview

Deer regulations for the 2024 hunting season will be decided at this week’s Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting.   After months of work by the Deer Management Initiative (DMI), Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and NRC some regulatory changes may be adopted.   The meeting will be held at Lansing Community College West Campus, beginning at 8:30…

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MUCC Supported House Bill 5737 Passes Senate, Providing Hunting Opportunities for Individuals with Special Needs 

Lansing, MI – On Wednesday, the Michigan Senate passed Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) supported House Bill 5737 on a 38-0 vote following its unanimous passage in the House of Representatives. The bill, which is sponsored by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck), amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA) to enable minor and adult…

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June 2024 NRC Recap

June 2024 NRC Recap

Over 30 people spoke on proposed deer regulations at the June Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting.   The commissioners are considering Wildlife Conservation Order #6 of 2024, containing 25 separate proposals, 18 of which could go into effect for the 2024 hunting season.   Many of the proposals result from the Deer Management Initiative (DMI) workgroup…

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June 2024 NRC Preview

June NRC Preview

Deer regulations dominate the agenda at the June 13 Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting.   The meeting will be held at Lansing Community College West Campus, beginning at 9:30 a.m.  The Deer Management Initiative’s (DMI) work is complete, and the first batch of regulatory proposals is on the agenda for the meeting.   Throughout the DMI process…

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MUCC Testifies on Bill to Expand Mentored Hunt Program to Include Individuals with Special Needs

Lansing, MI — May 23, 2024 — This morning, Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC), Michigan’s leading conservation organization, testified in committee on priority legislation expanding hunting opportunities for individuals with special needs.   House Bill 5737, sponsored by Rep. Aiyash (D-Hamtramck) with bipartisan support expands Michigan’s successful mentored youth hunting program to include children and adults…

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