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Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) is excited to announce a brand new sweepstake. Those who choose to enter will have the chance to win a Lake Michigan charter fishing trip out of Leland or Traverse City with Captain Tony Radjenovich. Funds raised during this sweepstake will be utilized to continue protecting Michigan’s sport fishery as…

Coalition building brings together the hippies, hunters and hikers to vote yes on Proposal One of 2020 Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) was awarded the National Conservation Affiliate of the Year Award at the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Wildlife Unite Conference June 12. Since MUCC’s founding, the organization has been the Michigan statewide affiliate of…

The following comments were provided by Michigan United Conservation Clubs Executive Director Amy Trotter at the June Natural Resources Commission meeting. Oral testimony was edited to fit within the time limits of public testimony. MUCC’s membership has remained steadfast in its commitment to the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, advocating for science-based decision making…

MUCC is back to host its annual Michigan Out-of-Doors (MOOD) Youth Camp Charity Shoot on Friday, August 13 at Multi-Lakes Conservation Association in Commerce Charter Twp. The funds raised at this event will help us to educate and foster the next generation of conservation stewards at our Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth Camp in Chelsea. Since 1946,…

MUCC is seeking survey responses from individuals who have encountered enforcement issues at state-owned public launches for using the ramp during nighttime hours, regardless if closed hours were posted. In 2020, MUCC Wildlife Policy Committee Chair and Bowfishing Association of Michigan member Rob Miller introduced a policy resolution to address inconsistent enforcement and access issues…

The Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) will vote on 2021-23 falconry regulations and consider some changes to the deer hunting rules when it meets Thursday.  The proposed deer hunting regulations include two administrative changes relating to muzzleloader hunting and ban deer-urine-based lures and attractants. The proposed falconry rules and regulations are similar to those in…

In 2020, MUCC resolutions changed the way we turkey hunted, and those changes drove hunter participation.  Last season, there was a 27 percent increase in license sales from 2019 due to a variety of factors including the COVID-19 pandemic and actions taken by MUCC.  Last April, MUCC worked with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources…