Do Not Pick Up Fawns
With the official beginning of summer, white-tailed deer fawns begin to appear in Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) advises people to leave fawns alone. Read more
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SCI to Testify Before House Committee
Washington, DC – On Tuesday, June 19, 2012, Safari Club International Foundation (SCI Foundation) Chairman of Conservation & SCI Vice-President, Dr. Al Maki, will testify before the Space, Science, and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight. The hearing will cover “The Science of How Hunting Assists Species Conservation and Management.”
The hearing will seek to highlight the role that sportsmen and women play in wildlife conservation, both domestically and internationally. Read more
Found a Young Wild Bird?
By Glen Wunderlich
Finding wild birds around the house can sure change a birder’s plans. Already this year, there have been a Cooper’s hawk, two blue jays, and several robins that have fallen into our hands. Unfortunately, the Cooper’s hawk appeared to have slammed into a window and its prospects for survival seemed slim. Nonetheless, I put the downed creature into a pet carrier and headed off to Michigan State’s emergency animal hospital, where it was carried away by someone on staff.
It’s good to know that such a service is available. If you have an emergency, call 517-353-5420 or take your pet immediately to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital located at Bogue and Wilson Roads on the MSU Campus.
But, what should we do when we find young birds on the ground and they are unable to fly? Read more
Local organization to host meeting on proposed deer antler point restrictions June 21 in Custer
The northwest Michigan chapter of the Quality Deer Management Association, in partnership with Leelanau Whitetails, has proposed new antler point restrictions (APR) for the following 12 counties: Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Missaukee, Osceola and Wexford.
This proposal seeks to require that all antlered deer harvested in the area have at least three antler points on one side. The statewide requirement that hunters taking two bucks must ensure at least one of those bucks has four or more antler points on one side would remain in place. The proposed regulations would be consistent with the current restriction in Deer Management Unit (DMU) 045, which is Leelanau County. The restriction will be considered for implementation starting with the 2013 deer season. Antlerless deer regulations within the proposed area would continue to be determined by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Read more
Walker Tavern’s ‘Wednesdays at Walker’ programs bring history to life
Walker Tavern will host its “Wednesdays at Walker” series starting July 11 with a program on Native American traditions. The programs run from 1 to 3 p.m. and are designed to bring Michigan history to life for adult-and-child teams learning together. Read more
New Michigan Deer Hunting Rules
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
Wolves Officially Removed from ESA
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
“I Found a Baby Bird. What Should I Do With It?”
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?
Sportsman Channel to Debut Boone and Crockett Country
MISSOULA, Mont. (June 14, 2012)?The question isn?t what did that buck score? The real question is how did that big deer get there in the first place? Telling the story of historic conservation successes is the hallmark of ?Boone and Crockett Country,? an award-winning television series with a new network, new host and a new season?s worth of adventure and discovery. Read more
CBD Files Yet another Frivolous Lead Lawsuit
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