Posts Tagged ‘deer’
July 2024 NRC Recap
Commissioners adopted changes to deer regulations for 2024 at the July 11th Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting. After over 20 amendments to Wildlife Conservation Order #6 of 2024 were debated, commissioners landed on an order with most changes taking effect in the 2024 season. Among other changes for 2024, the commission adopted several amendments. Of the…
Read MoreJuly 2024 NRC Preview
Deer regulations for the 2024 hunting season will be decided at this week’s Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting. After months of work by the Deer Management Initiative (DMI), Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and NRC some regulatory changes may be adopted. The meeting will be held at Lansing Community College West Campus, beginning at 8:30…
Read MoreJune 2024 NRC Recap
Over 30 people spoke on proposed deer regulations at the June Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting. The commissioners are considering Wildlife Conservation Order #6 of 2024, containing 25 separate proposals, 18 of which could go into effect for the 2024 hunting season. Many of the proposals result from the Deer Management Initiative (DMI) workgroup…
Read MoreJune 2024 NRC Preview
Deer regulations dominate the agenda at the June 13 Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting. The meeting will be held at Lansing Community College West Campus, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Deer Management Initiative’s (DMI) work is complete, and the first batch of regulatory proposals is on the agenda for the meeting. Throughout the DMI process…
Read MoreMay 2024 NRC Preview
The May Natural Resources Commission (NRC) will receive a preliminary report from the Deer Management Initiative (DMI) at the May 9 meeting. The meeting will be held at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Acme, beginning with coffee with commissioners at 8 a.m. The DMI wrapped up with the conclusion of the UP DMI…
Read MoreApril NRC Preview
Deer Management Initiative (DMI) updates are scheduled at the upcoming April Natural Resources Commission (NRC) Meeting. The meeting, on Thursday, April 11, will be held in the Gannon Building at the Lansing Community College downtown campus, located at 600 N. Grand Ave Lansing, MI, and is set to start at 9:00 a.m. The Fisheries Committee’s…
Read MoreWhite-tailed Deer: How do they Survive Michigan Winters?
White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are considered to be one of the most popular game species in Michigan, and for good reason. Nothing beats the adrenaline rush when a big buck walks out in front of your hunting spot. During this time of year, deer are well adapted to survive the cold and snow, but why…
Read MoreJanuary NRC Recap
The Natural Resources Commission’s first meeting of 2024 wrapped up just before lunch today, with no commissioner items for information or action. This was the first commission meeting for new commissioner Robin Michigiizhigookwe Clark, who was appointed hours after the December NRC meeting concluded. More on her appointment can be found in MUCC’s December NRC recap HERE. …
Read MoreDecember NRC Recap, New Commissioners Appointed
Commissioners did not have any action items at the December Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting. Michigan DNR Deer & Elk Specialist Chad Stewart was the most anticipated presentation, presenting to commissioners on the newly-announced Deer Management Initiative (DMI) and an update on reported deer harvest during the 2023 deer season. The DMI is a new…
Read MoreCommercial Guiding Bills: What’s Myth and What’s Fact?
The Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee passed out an MUCC-supported commercial guiding package (SBs 103,104 and 105) today. Commercial guiding in Michigan is woefully unregulated. Nothing in state law prevents a serial poacher or felon from guiding. For more than 10 years, Michigan United Conservation Clubs has worked to provide much-needed sideboards for an…
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