Michigan man faces more charges for holding trespasser at gunpoint
So, you’re hunting on your own property and a motorcyclist comes buzzing along. So, you pull a gun? Maybe not so smart details here…
Endangered Mount Graham red squirrel population in southern Arizona shows strong growth
PHOENIX – As part of a conservation program for the endangered Mount Graham red squirrel, the Arizona Game and Fish Department, U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducted an annual squirrel survey and estimated approximately 272 animals in the Pinaleño Mountains in southeastern Arizona.
This year’s survey shows an increase of 59 squirrels.
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U.S. Destroys Confiscated Ivory Stockpile
The United States has destroyed its six-ton stock of confiscated elephant ivory, sending a clear message that the nation will not tolerate wildlife crime that threatens to wipe out the African elephant and a host of other species around the globe. The destruction of this ivory, which took place at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wildlife Property Repository on Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge near Denver, Colorado, was witnessed by representatives of African nations and other countries, dozens of leading conservationists and international media representatives. It is the latest in a series of actions by the Obama administration designed to crack down on international poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking. Read more
Win Dr. Grant Woods’ personal Prime Impact Bow!
GrowingDeer.tv is offering hunters the chance to win Dr. Grant Woods’ personal Prime Impact Bow! It’s the same bow that delivered the final blow to “Split Brow” and several does in recent episodes of GrowingDeer.tv. Enter to win the Prime Impact bow at http://www.growingdeer.tv/view/win-a-prime-bow/. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. Read more
DNR’s new Central Reservation System makes it easier to reserve a harbor slip, campsite or lodging at state parks
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) new Central Reservation System (CRS) for state parks and harbors is now open for reservations of all types at www.midnrreservations.com. This more customer-friendly version of the website allows reservations up to one year in advance for lodging and six months in advance for camping and harbors. 
Campers are encouraged to plan ahead to get the first pick of campsites for some early spring camping, or – if outdoor camping in the spring sounds too cold – reserve a cabin, yurt or other lodging option. Now is also the time to start planning for the Memorial Day holiday weekend; Memorial Day is on May 26, 2014. The new system features pictures of the campsites and lodging at each location, and more views will continue to be added. Read more
Hunter Attacked by Barn Owl
An Oklahoma hunter in a treestand was attacked by a barn owl and ends up with eye damage. His story is here…
Outrage of the Week: Student’s Self-Defense Leads to University Disciplinary Action
This week’s outrage comes to us from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. There, two students living in an off-campus, university-owned apartment were put on probation for the “infraction” of displaying a legally-owned firearm to thwart a home invasion by a convicted felon. Read more
African Conservation Leaders Deliver Strong Message to U.S. Government
Last week, Safari Club International Foundation held its 12th annual African Wildlife Consultative Forum (AWCF) in Livingstone, Zambia. Conservation leaders attending included wildlife management authorities from the nine African counties of Botswana, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, as well as representatives from the safari industry, NGO and wildlife science sectors.
The government representatives attending the AWCF delivered this week a letter to the Co-Chairs of the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Attorney General Eric Holder. The letter presents their
The letter recommends that the Task Force appoint Safari Club International Foundation to its Advisory Council to act as a liaison for the African governments who are the principle agents for conserving wildlife on their continent. “It is distressing that Africa’s governments were not included or even consulted on the U.S. government’s new Task Force to stop poaching. This policy decision of the U.S. government directly affects Africa’s communities, wildlife, and economies. To ignore these countries is an obvious misstep that needs to be rectified,” SCI Foundation President Joe Hosmer said. Read more
Defend the Hunt Reminds Hunters to Save Their Hides
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With Opening Day of firearm deer season upon us, MUCC and the Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association would like to remind hunters to save their deer hides this year. Donation drop boxes for deer hides have been set up across the state and proceeds from the sale of hides will be used to defend hunting rights in Michigan as part of the “Defend the Hunt” program.
Camping Fees Proposed to Increase for the 2015 Camping Season
The Parks and Recreation Division of the Michigan DNR has proposed adjustments to the State Park camping fees to take effect for the 2015 camping season. This could be approved by the DNR Director at the NRC meeting in December.