Posts Tagged ‘ducks’
NRC Considers Bear Hunting Regulations, Passes Migratory Bird Hunting Rules
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) gathered feedback on 2021 bear hunting regulations and voted on migratory bird hunting rules at their meeting Thursday. Given the ongoing issues related to COVID-19, the NRC met virtually using an online platform to consider a full agenda. The proposed rules and regulations are very similar to those in…
Read MoreNRC to Vote on Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations, Consider Bear Hunting Rules
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) will gather information on 2021/22 bear hunting regulations and quotas, as well as to vote on migratory bird hunting regulations when it meets Thursday. These proposed rules and regulations are very similar to those in place for the 2020 seasons, with a few key changes, including a possible revocation…
Read MoreNRC to Vote on 2021 Deer Regulations
A slightly smaller Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) will meet Thursday to vote on new rules for the 2021 deer hunting season, including changes to the archery seasons and antlerless deer tags. Recently, newly-appointed NRC Commissioners Thomas Baird and David Cozad were disapproved by the Michigan Senate, along with 11 other Whitmer appointees. This leaves…
Read MoreMUCC attends Arbor Day Festivites
On April 26th, we celebrated Arbor Day. If you are unfamiliar, Arbor day is a day that people all over the globe stop and plant trees to help benefit the environment. This year Huron Pines AmeriCorps Member Autumn and I joined the Michigan Arbor Day Alliance (MADA) for their Arbor Day Celebration at Potter Park…
Read MoreEarth Day at Constitution Hall
With Earth Day, happening on Monday, I bet you can guess where the Education Department is. That is right we are staffing educational booths at events all week. On Wednesday, we spent a busy day down at Constitution Hall, across from the Capitol Building in Lansing. Each year to honor Earth Day, Michigan’s quality of…
Read MoreTime to Register for Youth Pheasant Hunt
Last year I was invited to join the Southern Michigan Hunting Retriever Club as they hosted their second annual youth pheasant hunt, as a hunter safety instructor. This year once again the club is hosting this event and with some help from some great sponsors including Whitetails Unlimited and Michigan United Conservation Clubs. The Club…
Read MoreWeekend Youth Events
This weekend you will find MUCC staff all over the state. We have an OTG tree-planting project in Grayling, Gourmet Gone Wild will be in Gaylord for the DNR 100 years of Elk celebration, our Cooperatives staff person will be working on getting a Co-Op started and I will be doing youth outreach. You can…
Read MoreCollaborating for New Hunters
One of the ways we are going to be able to reach new hunters is through partnership. Last weekend I had the opportunity to take part in an event that was a great example of how working together can make a big difference. On March 24th, I helped to serve as a hunter safety instructor…
Read MoreEducation Corner- New Faces in The Marsh
With the main portion of Michigan’s waterfowl season behind us, I thought I would share a bit of my experience this year. I seem to spend a great deal of my personal time taking new people out into the field with me. As this is only my 4th season as an avid waterfowler and I…
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