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Restoring Prairie and Oak Savanna Ecosystems at Gourdneck State Game Area
In light of On the Ground (OTG) and Kalamazoo Conservation District’s upcoming habitat improvement project at Gourdneck State Game Area in Kalamazoo County this upcoming Saturday, March 26, let’s dive into some of the habitat management goals for this parcel of state land and highlight how our project will help enhance wildlife habitat for years…
Read MoreMUCC applauds bipartisan funding for Michigan parks
On Thursday, the Michigan Senate passed a bipartisan, multi-billion dollar appropriations agreement on infrastructure, including a historic one-time expenditure in Michigan’s State and local parks. The supplemental package included $450 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to support state and local parks across Michigan: $200 million will be appropriated to local parks and recreation projects;…
Read MoreVolunteer with OTG this Earth Day
Join MUCC’s On the Ground program and the Eaton County Conservation District on Friday, April 22, 2022, as we work to enhance wildlife habitat at the Potterville State Game Area. Volunteers will assist with planting approximately 200 native fruit-bearing shrubs that will provide cover, nesting habitat, and a food source for a variety of species.…
Read MoreOn the Ground: Volunteers Help Increase Hunting Opportunity in the Gladwin State Game Area
Last Saturday, March 5, 2022, a group of 6 volunteers joined MUCC’s On the Ground program (OTG) and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) in a morning of shooting lane clearing for a new accessible hunting blind located in the Gladwin State Game Area. The ground blind with accessible features was donated by Michigan…
Read MoreMarch NRC: Expansion of bobcat hunting zones, waterfowl season dates up for action
Expansion of bobcat hunting and trapping is up for action at the March Natural Resource Commission (NRC) meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 9:30 a.m at Lansing Community College West Campus, Rooms M119-121. Lansing Community College requires masks for all students, staff and visitors. On Thursday, commissioners are expected to take action on…
Read MoreVolunteer with OTG at the Clinton River Clean-Up
Register HERE. Join MUCC’s On the Ground program, the Metro-West Steelheaders, and the Clinton River Watershed Council in an effort to improve and enhance the quality of fish and wildlife habitat by removing and properly disposing of trash in and around the Clinton River at River Bends Park. Volunteers will assist with picking up trash…
Read MoreDNR Director Dan Eichinger presents department’s budget proposal to House Subcommittee
On February 15, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Director Dan Eichinger presented Governor Whitmer’s budget proposal for the DNR to the House Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development and Natural Resources. The proposal presents an opportunity to modernize the department in an unprecedented way. The budget proposal is highlighted by a series of one time…
Read MoreNRC hears proposed bobcat season changes at February meeting
The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) heard a pair of proposed regulations from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) at their February meeting relating to hunting and trapping of bobcats, and waterfowl season dates. Commissioners began Thursday’s NRC meeting with the fisheries committee beginning at 9am with an update from Jim Dexter, the DNR fisheries chief.…
Read MoreOutdoorama is this Week. Feb 24-27
It is almost that time of year again. Time for the annual staff pilgrimage to Novi for Outdoorama. Outdoorama has been going on in the Detroit area for the last several decades. This year it is once again combined with the Lakefront and Cottage living show. Your admission to one of these shows gives you…
Read MoreRed Flag law introduced in Michigan Senate
Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced a package of bills in the Michigan Senate commonly referred to as “red flag laws.” Senate Bills (SB) 856, 857 and 858 were introduced by Democratic lawmakers on Feb.8 , and Sen. Majority Leader Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake) has promised the package will receive a hearing in the Senate Government Operations committee. …
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