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The guide for every man on exactly how to show a lady a miserable time in the woods By Barbara Baird and Stephanie Mallory Women are joining the hunting ranks at a faster rate than men. But, we ladies still encounter a few problems when it comes to learning the sport. The No.1 problem for…

Yesterday, I received the most unique call since my time in the working world and I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to write about it….a casting agent called for a major cable network show now in the works. Someone from California, looking for positive stories about hunters and their relationship with their animals they use…

Join us! Wednesday, September 17th at 10:00 AM MUCC will be joining Ducks Unlimited, the DNR and Governor Rick Snyder in celebrating the completion of two major restoration projects at Maple River State Game Area (Gratiot/Clinton counties). This is a great opportunity to check out our federal and state wildlife funding and hunter dollars at…

Re-posted from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Pass it on! (the in formation and our outdoor heritage!) Free junior deer hunting licenses available to young hunters Sept. 12-13, courtesy of Meijer Young hunters, ages 16 and under, will once again have the opportunity to get a free junior deer hunting license at all Meijer stores in Michigan…

by Hal Herring of fieldandstream.com – read the full article here Over the past 18 months, I’ve spent an awful lot of time writing about, and talking about, the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Boring, right? The reading and writing equivalent of a tow sack full of Ambien. Who would do this, especially in the summer,…

 One Last Wave Goodbye! Stephanie Rustem, Camp Assistant Director There is something incredibly eerie about walking around camp without hearing and seeing campers. The buildings look the same, but they feel incredibly different. The Lodge no longer sounds of cheerful campers, and the Art Shed now lacks tie dyed bandanas and plaster of Paris animal…

Stephanie Rustem, Camp Assistant Director The days are long, but the weeks are fast.  It’s hard to believe that the last group of campers will leave on Friday and the summer camp season will be over.  Even though we are sad to see the summer coming to a close, we are excited to have the…

Stephanie Rustem, Camp Assistant Director Have you ever been excited for a new experience, but were a little unsure of what to expect?  For many campers this week, the answer to this question would be a resounding, “YES!”  Not only did many of the campers come to camp for the first time, many of them…

Stephanie Rustem, Camp Assistant Director  Skits with Camp Staff It’s hard to believe that it’s already Week 3.  This week, we welcomed our first group of older campers.  Many campers this week are seasoned camp veterans while others are attending camp for the first time.  Whether they are new or returning campers, everyone has had…

From: Camp Assistant Director, Stephanie Rustem Week Two of camp was off to another great, but soggy start. Even though the weather was not initially on our side, the campers were excited to get outside and play.  Not only are the Conservation Connection campers receiving a dose of the great outdoors, but this week’s inland…