Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
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GW: This is the first I’ve heard about this proposal. Sounds good!
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today advised the public that a local organization will hold an informational meeting regarding a proposed deer antler point restriction (APR) on June 4 at the East Lansing High School.
A group known as the Lower Peninsula Deer Management Initiative (LPDMI) has proposed a four-point APR for all of Zone 3 in southern Michigan. Read more
Tornadic activity, Shiawassee County, MI
A tornado forms in this shot through the rain-soaked lens of my Day 6 Plotwatcher Pro. In Shiawassee County, Michigan on May 28, 2013. The National Weather Service confirmed three tornado touchdowns in the county.
The Department of Natural Resources today announced that, with support provided by the Arbor Day Foundation, it planted more than 7 million seedlings this spring on state forest land. In all, the DNR reforested about 7,500 acres in April and May. The Arbor Day Foundation supported the planting of 400,000 tree seedlings in both the northern Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula. Read more
The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the application period to purchase a bear or elk hunting application ends June 1. Read more
Similar to the M100, the M150 Monster HangOn is designed with an adjustable seat height of 17″ – 20″ and allows for 15 degrees of lean for tree-angle adjustment. Weighing only 19.5 pounds, this stand is ideal for the hunter that appreciates mobility without sacrificing comfort. On top of that, M150 Monster’s lightweight frame has a large and spacious 37″ x 24″ platform Read more
GW: …the Court found that the groups merely disagreed with the legislature’s policy of allowing wolf harvests…And, that’s what happens when you come to conclusions based on feelings.
Washington, D.C. – Based on arguments presented by Safari Club International (SCI) the Minnesota Court of Appeals has dismissed a legal challenge to Minnesota’s wolf harvest. The Court ruled that the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) and Howling for Wolves failed to show their members were harmed by the process used by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to establish the state’s wolf season. Read more
The Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with Macomb County and the Detroit Zoo, banded two healthy, male peregrine falcon chicks last week. The banding occurred on the 11th floor of the Macomb County Building in Mount Clemens. The chicks, hatched on May 1, are the offspring of Hathor and Nick, longtime residents of the Macomb County Building.
Pictured above: DNR Southeast Regional Wildlife Supervisor TimPayne (left) and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel. Read more