Category: Wildlife

Goldfinch

Enjoy Michigan’s Free Fishing Weekend Feb. 15-16; no fishing license required

 Enjoy one of Michigan's best traditions during the annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend, Feb. 15-16.The Department of Natural Resources invites everyone to take advantage of the upcoming annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15-16. On those two days, residents and non-residents can fish without a license, though all other fishing regulations still apply.

Michigan has celebrated the Winter Free Fishing Weekend every year since 1994 as a way to promote awareness of and better connection to the state’s vast aquatic resources and fishing opportunities. With more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, tens of thousands of miles of rivers and streams, and 11,000 inland lakes – Michigan and fishing are a perfect match. Read more

Wildlife

Great Lakes Asian Carp Report

GW:  Only 232 pages of government plans to control the invasive Asian carp in this study…

The GLMRIS (Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Stydy) Report presents the results of a multi-year study regarding the range of options and technologies available to prevent aquatic nuisance species (ANS) movement between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins through aquatic connections. Through a structured study process, USACE identified thirteen ANS of Concern established in one basin that posed a high or medium risk of adverse impacts by transfer and establishment in the opposite basin. USACE analyzed and evaluated available controls to address these ANS, and formulated alternatives specifically for the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) with the goal of preventing ANS transfer between the two basins. Read more

Wildlife

Michigan: Governor Signs House Bill 4993 into Law

House Bill 4993 (now Public Act 246) was signed into law by Governor Rick Snyder (R) on December 21.  HB 4993 creates a Wildlife Management Public Education Fund to be managed by the Michigan Wildlife Council.  This nine-member council will be responsible for establishing a comprehensive media-based public information program aimed at promoting Michigan’s abundant wildlife resources and educating the general public on the role that sportsmen play in the conservation of these resources. Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife

Javelina encounters on the rise

So far in 2013, 347 javelina encounters and seven bites were reported to Arizona state wildlife officials.  People are afraid to go for walks after dark and have resorted to carrying weapons for self defense.  Pets and humans are becoming more at-risk as development encroaches on the range of the collared peccary.  Details here…

Wildlife

Hunters in the Crosshairs

From USSA…

Posted on December 20, 2013

Recent studies show a steady increase of hunting and fishing participants since 2006.  Couple that with the public’s approval of hunting at 79 percent and wildlife populations abundant and growing, things seem to be looking up for sportsmen.  Unfortunately, these facts have not deterred the animal rights lobby and sportsmen are finding themselves in the crosshairs now more than ever.

Why are sportsmen facing more opposition considering these facts?

“It really comes down to some segments of the public not understanding why all hunting is important and key to conservation programs here and abroad.” said Nick Pinizzotto, USSA President and CEO. “Hunters are providing vital funds and services to protect wildlife globally and are also the most effective and efficient group to control burgeoning wildlife populations.  That fact has been lost to the general public to some degree.  Simply put, a lack of education is at fault.” Read more

Animal Rights, Firearms, Hunting, Wildlife
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