Category: Wildlife

Goldfinch

One Man’s Turkey Hunting Strategy

By Glen Wunderlich

Recent rains have increased water levels across the state in our rivers and lakes, and for those among the fishing and boating industry, more water is generally welcomed.  However, for ground-nesting birds such as the wild turkey, the diminished ground cover is going to make raising a family more difficult than ever. 

Hunters may have already noticed that wild turkeys have changed their spring movement patterns relative to years past and will do well to perform some advance scouting.  Birds may not be where they are normally found.

The typical success rate of turkey nests can range from 0 to 50 percent and only Mother Nature will dictate how environmental conditions continue to affect this season’s survival rate, but we are not off to a good start.  Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, Hunting, Wildlife

Is Giving to HSUS an Efficient Use of Money?

This from Humane Watch…

Donors want their dollars used effectively. There’s only so much money that each person has budgeted for charity. So is the Humane Society of the United States deserving of animal lovers’ donations? We certainly don’t think so.

For starters, the American Institute of Philanthropy gives HSUS a “D” grade for high spending on fundraising and overhead and low spending on programs. This is similar to a finding from the animal rights newspaper Animal People.

But in terms of actual animal care, we looked a little closer. Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife

Statement on Endangered Species Talks in the House of Representatives

GW:  Can I get an Amen!

MISSOULA, Mont. (May 9, 2013)–As the two oldest sportsmen groups with decades of commitment to fundamental wildlife policies, the Boone and Crockett Club and Wildlife Management Institute welcome the initiative of members of the House who have joined to consider the Endangered Species Act. We encourage Democratic members to do likewise and for the two parties to come together on this issue.  Read more

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Safari Club International Thanks Governor Snyder For Protecting Hunting, Fishing Rights in Michigan

Washington, DC – Governor Rick Snyder (Mich.) signed Senate Bills 288 and 289 into law today at a ceremony attended by many Safari Club International members. The new laws 1) state that the Natural Resources Commission has the authority to designate game species and 2) protect the right to hunt and fish. SCI’s Michigan Chapters, along with other sporting organizations in Michigan, advocated for final passage of both of these bills during this legislative session. Read more

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Michigan Birding Events

In honor of International Migratory Bird Day, the Department of Natural Resources is hosting Beaks and Binoculars, with a full schedule of programs at DNR visitor centers throughout the state on Saturday, May 11. Learn about the different species of birds that migrate to Michigan each spring, take a guided walk, and learn about the different styles of birdhouses and how to identify different bird calls. Each location offers its own unique program; please check the details on the DNR website at www.michigan.gov/dnrcalendar. Read more

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