The 60-Inch Club of Alaska
Moose with antler spreads of 60 inches or more are taken by an elite club. The story of Alaskans who did just is here…
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Court Grants USSAF Intervention in Wisconsin Wolf Lawsuit
Dane County, WI Circuit Judge Peter C. Anderson granted a motion by the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation (USSAF) along with Safari Club International, the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association, and the United Sportsmen of Wisconsin to intervene in a lawsuit seeking to stop the use of dogs in the state’s wolf hunt. Read more
Angler catches 58-pound Great Lakes muskellunge in Antrim County, breaks state record
The Department of Natural Resources confirmed the catch of a new state-record Great Lakes muskellunge on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012.
The fish was caught by Joseph Seeberger of Portage, Mich., that same day on Lake Bellaire in Antrim County at 10:30 a.m. The fish weighed 58 pounds, measured 59 inches long and had a girth of 29 inches. Seeberger was actually bass fishing with a minnow at the time when he caught the fish. It took nearly two hours to land and required the help of two friends.
Shiawassee County man charged with 125 violations related to poaching
GW: Just heard about this the other day and it’s only been happening a few miles from my home. Good job DNR! Anti-hunters like this get a special place on my site: Poachers!
Brian Birchmeier, 51, of Shiawassee County’s Owosso Township, was arraigned today in Shiawassee County District Court on 125 misdemeanor charges related to poaching deer and turkey in Michigan. Read more
Michigan EHD – Outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease in Deer
| Message from Brent Rudolph, the Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources: ” The number of deer listed on the map and in the table is a MINIMUM number, since not all deer that die are reported. The DNR is VERY thankful to the many hunters and volunteers that are working with us to provide this information. This is a horrible disease for hunters, the public in general, and DNR personnel to see impacting the deer. But, while nobody is pleased to be dealing with this, we’ll get through it, these local deer populations will rebound, and we can at least be thankful this is not a disease with human health concerns or permanent impacts on the health of our deer.” Brent is the Wildlife Research Specialist – Deer and Elk Program Leader Office: (517) 641-4903 (ext 248), rudolphb@michigan.gov Read more |
A look at the history of Michigan’s antler-point restrictions
For many years, Michigan restricted hunters to a bucks-only harvest in order to protect the reproductive capacity of the herd. This approach sustained deer populations that, at times, were scarce but still allowed recreational opportunity and a chance to put food on the table. As deer became increasingly numerous and widespread, however, it became obvious to wildlife managers that a continued focus on maximizing deer production was no longer the best approach. Read more
More Project FeederWatch Participants Needed to Track Winter Birds
Ithaca, NY-The 26th season of Project FeederWatch begins November 10, and participants are needed more than ever. By watching their feeders from November through April and submitting their observations to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, bird watchers make it possible for scientists to keep track of changing bird populations across the continent. New or returning participants can sign up anytime at www.FeederWatch.org. Read more
Fox and coyote trapping and fox hunting seasons have started
Fox and coyote trapping season: Statewide Oct. 15 – March 1 Coyote may be taken on private property by a property owner or designee all year if they are doing or about to do damage on private property. A license or written permit is not needed. See Winter Fox and Coyote Non-lethal Cable Restraints for regulations governing the trapping of fox and coyote.
Gray and red fox hunting seasons: Statewide Oct. 15 – March 1 See Nighttime Raccoon and Predator Hunting for specific regulations governing the hunting of these species at night.
And a reminder that coyote hunting season is in full swing until April 15. Residents possessing a valid small game license may hunt coyote during the established season. Read more
Michigan’s Kirtland’s warbler reached record-high numbers in 2012
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently released Michigan’s annual survey information indicating the population of Kirtland’s warbler, a federally endangered bird, has reached an all-time high. Read more
HSUS Threatens Lawsuit to Overturn Western Great Lakes Wolf Delisting
(Columubs, OH) – On Monday, October 15th, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and its Fund for Animals filed a 60-day notice of intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over the removal of the Western Great Lakes region wolves from the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA). A 60-day notice of intent to sue is a required procedural step before filing a lawsuit against the Service under the Endangered Species Act. Read more