Policy
MUCC, Nugent face off over baiting white-tailed deer and HB 4687
Baiting deer took center stage this morning as Ted Nugent passionately and candidly claimed he was not a scientist or biologist on the subject — but someone who lives with deer — in front of the House Committee on Government Operations. Nugent, who testified next to Rep. Michelle Hoitenga (R-Manton) and Sen. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington),…
Read MoreAction Alert: Conservation Officer funding at risk, contact your elected officials now
The budget deadline is approaching fast; now is the time for sportsmen and sportswomen like you to express which items are most important in the coming budget. The budget deadline is September 30, and the importance of budget items such as chronic wasting disease funding, PFAs, invasive species and conservation officers need to be stressed…
Read MoreAugust NRC meeting comprised of fisheries orders, MUCC convention update
Multiple fisheries orders were brought before the Natural Resource Commission (NRC) at August’s meeting. The meeting took place on August 8 at the MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Every NRC meeting is streamed live through MUCC’s Facebook page. If you missed this month’s meeting, feel free to watch it here. To start the day, the Michigan State…
Read MoreInformation items comprise the majority of this month’s NRC meeting
Spawning closures and sturgeon regulations are among many items up for information at this month’s Natural Resources Commission (NRC) The meeting will take place on August 8th at the MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at 4125 Beaumont Rd., Lansing, MI 48910. If you are unable to attend but would like to watch, check out the MUCC Facebook page!…
Read MoreShow Your Organization’s Support for the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act
The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act was reintroduced by U.S. Representative Dingell (D-MI, 12th District) and U.S. Representative Fortenberry (R-NE, 1st District) as H.R. 3742 on July 12, 2019. We need all of our affiliate clubs and partners to show their support for this critical legislation. A special thank you to the following Michigan U.S. Representatives…
Read MoreCWD Regs Passed at July NRC
A bevy of regulations related to chronic wasting disease and white-tailed deer management were passed by the Natural Resources Commission during July’s meeting and will be implemented for the 2019 hunting season. The meeting was held at the MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Lansing. Every NRC meeting is streamed live through MUCC’s Facebook page. If…
Read MorePair of bills would allow commercial harvest of game fish including lake trout, yellow perch, walleye
On June 20, Sen. Kevin Daley (R-Lum) introduced SB 389. This Senate bill removes certain authorities of the Department of Natural Resources to regulate the commercial fishing industry and allows the bycatch of game fish. Last week, Rep. Sara Cambensy (D-Marquette) introduced HB 4790 which is a companion bill in the House. MUCC and its partners oppose…
Read MoreMUCC passes 16 resolutions at 2019 convention, recognizes prominent conservationists
About 150 sportsmen, women and conservationists came together over the weekend to debate conservation issues facing the state and its wildlife at Michigan United Conservation Clubs’ (MUCC) Annual Convention. MUCC’s 82nd Annual Convention kicked off with an On the Ground project in the Backus Creek State Game Area and culminated on Saturday afternoon with the organization’s grassroots…
Read MoreMUCC’s Annual Convention: From a Newcomer’s Perspective
One of the first things I learned when starting my service term at MUCC was that I was not going to get my birthday off this year, MUCC’s 82nd Annual Convention fell on June 21-23, 2019. Then came my question, what happens at the convention? I was given the Policy Resolution booklet from 2018 and…
Read More2019 MUCC Annual Convention Policy Resolutions Summary
Passed Resolutions #1: YOUTH CLAY TARGET RESOLUTION Submitted by: Mark Hergenreder, Chelsea Rod and Gun Club MUCC will endorse and promote the participation of students in the Michigan High School Clay Target League and will encourage all high schools in Michigan to commit to permitting a high school club to be formed in their district.…
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