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In the Field: Is there a Perfect Cooperative?
by Anna Mitterling, Wildlife Cooperative Coordinator, MUCC Starting a wildlife cooperative is a lot of work. As I’ve talked about before, getting a couple neighbors to assist you in planning, strategizing, networking, and connecting with fellow landowners and hunters will make the job a lot easier, more rewarding and fun! However, regardless of how much…
Read MoreIn the Field: How to Start a Cooperative
by Anna Mitterling, Wildlife Cooperative Coordinator, MUCC This past weekend I had the honor of attending Fish Creek’s first official kick off meeting. They had a good turnout, and lots of good casual conversation. Ultimately, it was what a cooperative’s first meeting should be. Time to socialize and get to know your neighbors. Have a…
Read MoreIn the Field: Engaging New Hunters
by Anna Mitterling, Wildlife Cooperative Coordinator, MUCC This past Saturday I attended the Southeast Michigan QDMA Branch’s Habitat Day at Jim Brauker’s property. What made this event special for me is that my 20 year old brother came along with me. All I did was throw out an invite. Dan has been deer hunting a…
Read MoreIn the Field: Cooperative Meetings are Important
by Anna Mitterling, Michigan Wildlife Cooperative Coordinator, MUCC We all have busy schedules, especially once you have kids (at least that is what I am told will happen come October…). One thing I know is that the leaders of cooperatives put a lot of their personal time and money into organizing a cooperative and any…
Read MoreIn the Field: How DNR Estimates Deer Harvest
by Anna Mitterling, Wildlife Cooperative Coordinator, MUCC Deer season has come and gone, and you have been reaching out to your neighbors to get the final deer kill for the seasons. You were able to get harvest data from most of the cooperative members, and by talking with neighbors have some good guesses on what…
Read MoreIn the Field: Refocusing a Cooperative
by Anna Mitterling, Wildlife Cooperative Coordinator, MUCC It all started because one guy had a QDMA sign on his property. Two guys each bought some property to build a home, raise a family, and hunt. Each acting independently of the other, yet just across the street. They had both been in communication with me about…
Read MoreIn the Field: How Deer Cooperatives Get Started
by Anna Mitterling, Wildlife Cooperative Coordinator, MUCC It all started because one guy had a QDMA sign on his property. Two guys each bought some property to build a home, raise a family, and hunt. Each acting independently of the other, yet just across the street. They had both been in communication with me about…
Read MoreIn the Field: The Fight Against CWD
by Anna Mitterling, Wildlife Cooperative Coordinator, MUCC On Tuesday evening, January 12, the DNR had a town hall meeting about the most recent CWD cases in the Dewitt and Watertown townships. Steve Schmitt (heads up the disease lab), and Chad Stewart (deer specialist) presented on CWD and where the Wildlife Division is to-date. DNR has…
Read MoreIn the Field: Michigan Wildlife Cooperatives 2015 in Review
by Anna Mitterling, Wildlife Cooperative Coordinator, MUCC To say that the past 12 months went by quickly, would be an extreme understatement. The past year, my first year in this new role, has been one of the most rewarding, exhausting, and overall wonderful years. On top of the excitement of this new role, my husband…
Read MoreIn the Field: Calling 'Yotes
by Anna Mitterling, Wildlife Cooperative Coordinator On Saturday, I went to Cabela’s for a Coyote Hunting Seminar by Todd Sullivan, owner of Dogbreath Coyote Calls. Todd did a great job, and I feel more equipped as a hunter to better think through, plan and have a higher chance at successfully hunting coyotes using the information…
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