Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
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Hunters will have a little more territory to hunt for antlerless deer this fall as the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) opened a few more deer management units (DMUs) in the Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Peninsula at its regular monthly meeting Thursday in Lansing. Read more
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in March affirmed the constitutionality of Congress’ removal of wolves from the federal endangered species list. The deadline to appeal that decision passed quietly this week with no action from plaintiff animal rights and anti-hunting groups. Read more
It’s not unusual to find newly hatched birds in your backyard this time of the year.
Ron Stewart, regional conservation outreach manager for the Division of Wildlife Resources, says young birds often leave their nests before they’re able to fly. “They usually spread out along the branch of a tree and call for their parents to bring food to them,” he says. While the birds are spread along the branch, it’s not uncommon for a strong wind to blow the birds off the branch and for people to find them on the ground. If you find a baby bird on the ground, what should you do with it?
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Posted on June 14, 2012
After twice petitioning the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban lead in traditional hunting ammunition—and after being twice previously denied—the Center for Biological Diversity is back at it. In early June the CBD was joined by six environmental groups in suing the EPA for refusing to ban lead in traditional ammunition. Two months earlier the EPA denied CBD’s second petition requesting regulations banning traditional ammunition. Read more
A 70-mile trail that cuts through forests and along waterways is complete in northeast Michigan and the follk up north are excited about it. Here’s more…
The state of Michigan’s Historical Museum System with its 11 historic sites and museums around the state gives families dozens of learning opportunities this summer with special programs and tours. The Michigan Historical Museum, located in downtown Lansing, is open year-around and offers visitors a glimpse into Michigan’s past. Read more
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today reported that – roughly three weeks after it started with a lightning strike in the eastern Upper Peninsula’s Luce County – the Duck Lake Fire is now 100 percent contained. Recent GPS data show the fire stands at 21,069 acres. Read more
The Department of Natural Resources today announced new lake trout and splake regulations in the northern portion of Lake Huron, specifically for Management Units MH-1 and MH-2 (see descriptions below). The changes will be implemented on June 14, 2012, and include: Read more
The following updated news release is being sent to correct the address of the DNR’s Newberry field office, for those who wish to meet there for the June 21 tour. The correct address appears below. We apologize for any inconvenience.
June 13, 2012
Contact: Keith Magnusson, 906-293-3293 ext. 4740 or Debbie Begalle, 517-335-3354
Due to the recent Duck Lake wildfire north of Newberry in Luce County, the Department of Natural Resources plans to conduct large-scale salvage operations to harvest portions of the state-managed forest damaged by the fire. Because of the special circumstances (the potential for bug infestation in the trees that are left) that require a fast sale, potential bidders will have just one week in which to visit the sale sites and submit their bids. Read more