Testing shows grass carp found in Michigan’s St. Joseph River was reproductively viable
The Department of Natural Resources is concerned about a recent grass carp finding in the St. Joseph River in Berrien County. Read more
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Win a Hawke Spotting Scope at NRAhuntersrights.org
FAIRFAX, Va.-During the month of August, visit www.NRAhuntersrights.org for a chance to win a Hawke Nature Trek ED spotting scope courtesy of Hawke Sport Optics. Read more
Michigan antlerless deer license applications on sale now
The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that applications for antlerless deer licenses are on sale now through Wednesday, Aug. 15 at all license agents or online at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings. Read more
EHD outbreak confirmed in deer in Ionia and Branch counties
Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) has been confirmed as the cause of death in deer found in eastern Ionia and northern Branch counties, the Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Disease Lab and the Michigan State University Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health announced today. Read more
ThermaCELL August Appliance-A-Day Giveway
ThermaCELL®, manufacturer of the only portable, butane-operated, area mosquito repellent will give away one Realtree® APG™ appliance each day in the month of August. Each daily winner will also be entered for a chance to win the grand prize of 10 ThermaCELL products and 200 hours of refills. Read more
Arizona’s Superstition Mountains Prove Deadly
Some people have underestimated the hazards of hiking in the wilderness of Arizona’s majestic Superstition Mountain range and never made it out alive. Details here…
DNR verifies trail camera photo of cougar in northern Marquette County
This trail camera photo of a cougar was taken at 2 a.m. on July 18 in northern Marquette County. The photo represents the 17th time the DNR has been able to verify the presence of cougars in the Upper Peninsula since 2008.
A recent trail camera photo of a cougar in northern Marquette County has been verified by the Department of Natural Resources’ cougar team.
The photo was taken at 2 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18 on private property. The landowner, who has asked to remain anonymous, met with DNR Wildlife Division staff this week to confirm the location where the photo was taken.
The photo is the 17th time the DNR has been able to verify the presence of cougars in the Upper Peninsula since 2008, coming only a month and a half after a previously confirmed photo from southern Marquette County. Read more
Cabela’s Announces Expansion Plans for Michigan
SIDNEY, NE – Cabela’s Incorporated (NYSE:CAB), the World’s Foremost Outfitter® of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, announced today plans to bring the unique Cabela’s shopping experience to Saginaw, Michigan. The Saginaw store is expected to open in the spring of 2013. Read more
HSUS and its Vegan Agenda
If you wonder to yourself why the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) spends millions of dollars fighting farms, eradicating eggs, howling about hogs, and heckling some of the nation’s top food chains over their menus—then wonder no more.
HSUS wants everyone in America and on Earth to be vegans. The link is here…
Michigan Conservation group to host Fall Tune-Up Shoot in Fenton
The Keith Davis Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society will hold its 8th annual Fall Tune-Up Shoot at the Fenton Lake Sportsmen’s Club, 1140 Butcher Road, Fenton, MI on Saturday, August 25, 2012 beginning with registration at 9 a.m. (Shoot starts at 9:30 a.m.).
According to Brad DePottey, registration for the 50 target sporting clays shoot is $30 for adults and $25 for youngster’s age12-16. Registration fee includes lunch and award for Adult High Gun. Walk-in’s are welcome.