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How to Become a Hunter Education Instructor
As the demand for hunter education classes continues to outpace the availability of current instructors, there is a need to expand the current pool of people who are able to teach hunter safety in Michigan. Currently, the only way to expand that pool is to get more people to become certified instructors. Becoming an instructor…
Read MoreApril NRC Preview
Written by MUCC Barnum Conservation Policy Fellow, Tess Bradley Proposed deer regulations will be presented at the April Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting April 13. The meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. at Lansing Community College, 5708 Cornerstone Drive Lansing, MI 48917. Topics include deer, nuisance animals, budget discussions, the Pure Michigan Hunt, fisheries…
Read More2023 MUCC Passed Resolutions
16 resolutions passed at MUCC Annual Convention: Deer tracking with a dog off-lead, retaining bear preference points and opposition of Camp Grayling expansion highlighted Resolution #1 Title: Wolf – Dog Conflict Reporting Submitted by: Steve Dey, Straits Area Sportsmen’s Club Passed: March 25, 2023 MUCC Annual Convention Because of the importance of reporting wolf-dog conflicts,…
Read MoreMUCC Participates in Annual Great Lakes Days D.C. Fly-in
Last week, Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) was in Washington D.C. as part of the Healing our Waters (HOW) Great Lakes Days. Members from about 100 organizations from all eight Great Lakes States descended on the Capitol to discuss the importance of preserving and protecting our Great Lakes. MUCC Policy Assistant Justin Tomei shared MUCC’s…
Read MoreRaising the Volume: MUCC attends Quiet Adventures Symposium
Come visit MUCC’s booth at the 28th Annual Quiet Adventure Symposium (QAS) this Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Michigan State University Pavilion. QAS brings people together who love the outdoors and allows visitors to meet with experts in areas of non-motorized outdoor recreation. There’s a full agenda this year with 34 speakers who…
Read MoreState of Michigan, DNR Release Questionable FAQ Document Related to Fishing Decree
The State of Michigan and its Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued an “FAQ” document last week taking shots at angling and conservation organizations trying to protect our Great Lakes fisheries. The state has presented what it views as the most frequently asked questions related to a proposed Great Lakes Consent Decree that it has…
Read MoreHenry Big Boy Rifle Sweepstakes
Don’t miss out on the chance to win a custom engraved 85th Anniversary Henry Big Boy rifle. This .44 mag is 1 of 5 and can be yours by joining MUCC today. Custom engraved with the MUCC 85th Anniversary logo, you can have a piece of history by joining Michigan’s Conservation movement. As the nation’s…
Read MoreJanuary NRC Preview
There are no new commission orders on the agenda at the January Natural Resource Commission (NRC) meeting. The first meeting of 2023 will be held next Thursday, January 12 at Lansing Community College at 9 am. No action items are in front of the commissioners this month. Acting Department of Natural Resources Director Shannon…
Read MoreThank You MUCC
Farewell! As MUCC’s AmeriCorps member, I am completing my term this week. I worked closely with the On the Ground program but also assisted with outreach events and education. It has been an amazing experience full of wonderful opportunities and people. The OTG program hosted many volunteer events during my term. Each event was a…
Read MoreMichigan Youth Hunter Regulations
The opening day of firearm deer season is tomorrow! For many kids around the state, it is an unofficial school holiday. If you are skipping school or pulling your kid out for a day of quality family time in the woods, here are a few reminders to keep everything legal. In case any last-minute license…
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