Posts Tagged ‘DNR’
2024 Deer Regulations Finalized
Deer regulations were approved ahead of the 2024 season at the July 11th Natural Resources Committee meeting. A full recap of the meeting can be found by clicking here. Below is the summary of regulations from a DNR press release on July 24. Upper Peninsula A 3-point antler point restriction, or APR, was implemented on…
Read MoreGov. Whitmer signs MUCC supported legislation
On Tuesday, Gov. Whitmer signed 39 bills into law, including MUCC supported, and unanimously passed House Bill 5737. HB 5737, sponsored by Rep. Aiyash (D-Hamtramck) with bipartisan support expands Michigan’s successful mentored youth hunting program to include children and adults with special needs, that are incapable of passing a written hunters safety test but can…
Read MoreOn the Ground: Volunteers Clean Up the Manistee River
On Saturday, June 8, 2024, MUCC’s On the Ground program partnered with the U.S. Forest Service, Steelhead Manifesto, and the Michigan DNR for a river clean-up on the Manistee River at the High Bridge Boat Launch in Manistee County. This river supports a variety of fish and wildlife species. The Manistee River is also easily accessible…
Read MoreOTG Volunteers Needed: Invasive Species Removal at Gourdneck State Game Area
MUCC’s On the Ground program is once again partnering with the City of Portage Parks and Recreation, and we need your help! We will be at Gourdneck State Game Area in Kalamazoo County on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 9 AM – 12 PM removing invasive species. All ages are welcome to attend, so invite…
Read MoreJuly 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 MoreAquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Awareness Week
This week, we celebrate one of the most important holidays in the history of our country. Fireworks will fill the skies, drinks will be ice cold, and backyard grills will be fired up as people celebrate the red, white, and blue. However, this week also marks an important week for invasive species. June 30 –…
Read MoreMichigan Legislature provides significant investment in Sportsmen Against Hunger
Thursday morning the Michigan legislature completed work on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, adjourning at 5 a.m. After an 18-hour session, a budget agreement was finally passed, which included funding of a conservation priority in the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) budget but did not reach an agreement on the Recreation Passport Opt-Out. Within the…
Read MoreMUCC Supported House Bill 5737 Passes Senate, Providing Hunting Opportunities for Individuals with Special Needs
Lansing, MI – On Wednesday, the Michigan Senate passed Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) supported House Bill 5737 on a 38-0 vote following its unanimous passage in the House of Representatives. The bill, which is sponsored by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck), amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA) to enable minor and adult…
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…
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