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For Over 75 Years Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) Hosts Youth Camp Experience
[Chelsea, Michigan] – May 30, 2024 – For over 75 years, Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) has been at the forefront of offering Michigan youth an unparalleled opportunity to immerse themselves in the wonders of the great outdoors. MUCC proudly announces its annual Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth Camp, with seven week-long summer adventures designed to cultivate…
Read MoreIntroducing the First MUCC West-Side Charity Shoot: Uniting Conservation and Community!
Grand Haven, MI — May 21, 2024 — Prepare to take aim for conservation at the inaugural MUCC West-Side Charity Shoot, Friday, June 21, 2024, at the scenic North Ottawa Rod & Gun Club in Grand Haven, MI. This exciting new sporting clay fundraising event promises a day of camaraderie, competition, and conservation, welcoming shooters…
Read MoreMeet MUCC’s Newest Policy Intern, Madison Haddock
Hey everyone! I’m Madison Haddock, the new Policy Intern for the summer of 2024. I’m passionate about conservation and also enjoy hiking, birdwatching, fishing, camping with friends and family, and creating wildlife illustrations. My primary goal is to explore a variety of regions, observe new wildlife, and embrace different ways to partake in conservation.…
Read MoreMarch NRC: Commission Votes to End Year-round Coyote Hunting
Commissioners voted to close Michigan’s coyote season from April 15 to July 15 at March’s Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting. Commissioners voted on Wildlife Conservation Order #1 of 2024, and based their decision on perceived social pressures, shirking their responsibility and legal charge to follow sound scientific management. MUCC Chief Executive Officer Amy Trotter said…
Read MoreUltimate Sportshow Grand Rapids March 7-10
With hints of spring in the air, cabin fever can really have a hold on you. However, there is something to do on the west side of the state next weekend that will get you off the couch. The Ultimate Sports Show Grand Rapids is a four-day event held at Devos Place in Downtown Grand…
Read MoreFree Fishing Weekend!
Dust off your poles; Michigan’s Free Fishing Weekend begins this Saturday, February 17. Twice a year, all fishing license fees are waived for two days. Fish the open waters of the Great Lakes or enjoy a few of Michigan’s tens of thousands of inland lakes, rivers and streams. While all fishing regulations still apply, any…
Read MoreUSDA Emergency Forest Restoration Assistance for Private Landowners
Were you or someone you know impacted by tornado damage to private forestland in Livingston or Ingham County? The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides programs that provide financial assistance to private landowners to help restore forests. The Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) was recently implemented by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Ingham…
Read MoreOn the Ground: Volunteers Restore a Prairie Ecosystem at Fort Custer Recreation Area
On Saturday, January 27, 2024, 18 On the Ground (OTG) volunteers gathered at Fort Custer State Recreation Area in Kalamazoo County to remove woody vegetation from a prairie management area. In total, about 56 acres of public land were improved by the removal of woody vegetation like Siberian elm and Eastern cottonwoods. Although Eastern cottonwoods…
Read MoreMeet the new AmeriCorps Member at MUCC
Hello everyone! My name is Katelyn Helsel, and I am the new Huron Pines AmeriCorps member serving at MUCC this year. This is my first time serving with AmeriCorps, and I am very excited to help foster MUCC’s On the Ground program and to form new connections with natural resource professionals and the public alike.…
Read MoreBipartisan bill introduced to provide hunter’s safety in schools
Bipartisan legislation was introduced in both chambers of the legislature this week that would create an elective program for Michigan school districts to host hunter and firearms safety programs within their schools. Senate Bill 664, sponsored by Sen. Jon Bumstead (R-North Muskegon), and House Bill 5334, sponsored by Rep. Curt Vanderwall (R-Ludington)are both supported by …
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