Michigan United Conservation Clubs is the largest statewide conservation organization in the nation. Founded in 1937, our mission is to unite citizens to conserve, protect and enhance Michigan's natural resources and outdoor heritage. This mission drives everything we do as an organization.

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Your membership also makes you an active participant in Michigan's conservation community. As a member of MUCC, you can propose conservation policy resolutions that form the backbone of our efforts in Lansing. By joining MUCC, you can set the direction for hunting, fishing, trapping and conservation policy for Michigan.

Help us continue to defend your rights to hunt, fish and trap in Michigan today. Your generous contribution allows us to put on our yearly summer camp for kids, restore habitat across the state, and fight anti-hunting legislation in Lansing.

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THE OPENER: FOLLOW THE MONEY

January 19, 2015 |

It’s the question on the minds of every hunter, angler, and trapper that has purchased a license in the last year (and probably many more): where does that money go? It is probably the same question you ask while you fill up your car, see the taxes taken out of your paycheck, and file your…

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MUCC CONGRATULATES NEW NRC CHAIR JOHN MATONICH

January 16, 2015 |

 Photo: LinkedIn Lansing—Governor Rick Snyder has appointed John Matonich of Davison as chair of the Natural Resources Commission, replacing J.R. Richardson of Ontonagon. Richardson will stay on the commission, and the Governor’s office has described this as part of a regular rotation. Michigan United Conservation Clubs congratulates Commissioner Matonich on the appointment and thanks Commissioner…

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WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY: "I'VE GOT MY CHAINSAW"

January 14, 2015 |

 Drew YoungeDyke, Field Manager The chainsaw is my favorite habitat tool. It may seem counter-intuitive that a tool used to cut down trees can be one of the most effective for wildlife habitat, but that’s exactly what it is. On OTG projects, we use chainsaws to cut out invasive trees and hinge-cut trees that would…

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