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Wolves, Science and Emotion

By Glen Wunderlich When it comes to wildlife management, common sense dictates that such matters are best left to states’ control as opposed to that of federal agencies.  But, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) doesn’t agree and … Continue reading

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Michigan’s Wild Turkey Success Story Continues

When Michigan began rebuilding its wild turkey population in the 1950s, Allegan County was the center of the effort. Birds were brought in from Pennsylvania and were released there. But as the population grew and expansion became a possibility, Michigan … Continue reading

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Michigan and Ohio DNRs planning follow-up actions with partner agencies Federal and state wildlife officials, working in conjunction with academic researchers, today announced six water samples taken from Sandusky and north Maumee bays tested positive for the presence of Asian … Continue reading

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Schuette, Stokes announce felony charges against Arkansas Asian carp salesman

Investigation by DNR revealed illegal sales of live Asian carp from semi-truck in Midland… Attorney General Bill Schuette and Michigan Department of Natural Resources Director Rodney Stokes today announced that the Attorney General’s Criminal Division has charged an Arkansas man … Continue reading

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Straight Wall Rifle Cartridges in Southern Michigan

A bill that would allow .35 caliber or larger straight-wall cartridges with a minimum case length of 1.16 to a maximum of 1.8 inches is on the move after being voted out of committee.  House bill 5249 sponsored by State Representative … Continue reading

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Michigan’s Isle Royale Wolves Near Extinction

With only one female remaining on the network of islands, Isle Royale’s wolf population is threatened with extinction.  Details here…

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American Indian Tribes Opposed to Wisconsin Wolf Hunting

The Great Lakes Indian Fish and Game Commission, which represents 11 tribes of the Ojibwe (also known as the Chippewa, or Anishinaabe) in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan, opposes the hunting of wolves because of religious beliefs and tradition. They are taught that Ma’iingan … Continue reading

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Michigan’s UP Deer in Good Shape with Mild Winter

“This is the third mild winter in a row with warmer temperatures and low snowfall,”  Craig Albright, DNR wildlife biologist, said. “We should see a high survival rate of 8- to 10-month-old deer, and on top of that we can expect … Continue reading

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Sandhill Cranes Return to Michigan

Above a sandhill crane watches intently as I photograph the scene.  The birds have returned, so can spring be far behind?  And, yes, robins came back with them.

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Another Cabela’s for Michigan

It will be Cabela’s second retail store in Michigan, joining the Dundee location on the east side of the state.   Construction is expected to start this summer in Grandville, with completion in spring 2013.  More here…

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