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Michigan Bill to Authorize Wolf Hunting

August 15, 2012, Introduced by Rep. Huuki and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation…

(b) The sound scientific management of gray wolf populations in this state is necessary, including the use of hunting as a management tool, to minimize human and gray wolf encounters and to prevent gray wolves from threatening or harming humans, livestock,and pets.

(2) The legislature hereby authorizes the establishment of the first open season for gray wolf. The commission may issue orders under section 40113a establishing annual gray wolf hunting seasons throughout the state.

House Bill 5834 is on the table and is here…

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DNR seeks volunteers for summer stewardship in southeastern Michigan

State recreation officials recently announced the schedule of volunteer stewardship workdays taking place in September in Southeast Michigan state parks and recreation areas. For example, volunteers are needed to cut and pile invasive shrubs and plant native prairie plants at Sterling State Park in Monroe County. These activities at Sterling – as well as in other state parks and recreation areas throughout the region – will help protect and restore unique natural areas. Read more

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Michigan Offers Free Kayaking Clinics

You’ve probably heard that Michigan has over 11,000 inland lakes and 36,000 miles of rivers and streams…but have you thought about how to explore them?
Spend a couple of hours learning to kayak, and you’ll be able to get off the shore and into adventure. Practice getting safely get into and out of a kayak, learn paddling techniques and lots more at a Kayaking 101 class at one of the following parks:

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Browning Introduces Crossfire Flashlight

Light up the darkness with the new Browning Crossfire Flashlight. This powerful little flashlight has the same power and distance as a flashlight that uses 2-CR123 lithium batteries but uses two standard AA batteries. Housed in a rugged lightweight polymer body and unbreakable LED bulb, the Crossfire Flashlight is ready for any outdoor adventure. Read more

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Obama’s Answer to Our Debt: Keep Spending!

No doubt, the Obama administration will criticize Paul Ryan’s budget, but does America think we are on the right track now?  Too bad the Republicans caved, too, after getting elected in 2010.  Do we have the courgage to stop the madness for the sake of this country’s future?  No wonder the U.S. Senate keeps stonewalling the budget and hasn’t passed one under Obama’s tenure.

When Democrats rob from Peter to pay Paul, they can always count on the support of Paul.

Based on recent estimates: U.S. Tax revenue:  $2,170,000,000,000 Fed budget:  $3,820,000,000,000 New debt:  $1,650,000,000,000 Nation debt:  $14,271,000,000,000 Recent budget cuts:  $38,500,000,000

Let’s now remove 8 zeros and pretend it’s a household budget: Annual family income:  $21,700 Money the family spent:  $38,200 New debt on the credit card:  $16,500 Outstanding balance on the credit card:   $142,710 Total budget cuts so far:  $38.50

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Michigan Foresters Harvesting Ash, Beech to Prevent Timber Loss

Emerald ash borer, beech bark disease infecting hardwoods…

Foresters from the Department of Natural Resources and Michigan Technological University are examining more than 30,000 acres of state forest land for signs of emerald ash borer (EAB) and beech bark disease (BBD). The process of harvesting ash and beech from identified areas is ongoing in an attempt to recover timber value before the resources are killed by the two exotic forest pests. Read more

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