Hunting
Ducks Unlimited, partners surpass important wetlands conservation milestone
Ducks Unlimited
July 17, 2024
For the first time in its 87-year history, Ducks Unlimited has delivered 1 million acres of conservation across North America in a single year thanks to more than a million supporters and partners, including private
Bob Gwizdz: Most of Michigan’s Deer Management Initiative recommendations won’t help deer herd
Bob Gwizdz
July 17, 2024
I’ve spent a lot of time poring over the conclusions of the recently completed Deer Management Initiative, but I’ll be darned if I can see what the hours of effort, expended in that exercise, actually
Commentary: What science says about human consumption of lead in venison
Russ Mason
July 17, 2024
The short answer is that the concern is overblown in much the same way that concerns over lead and wildlife impacts are (more dramatically) overstated.
Michigan Mixed Bag: Nearly 100 parcels of DNR-managed land available via online auction
Staff and News Reports
July 16, 2024
Lake frontage, river frontage and vacant, forested acreage surrounded by private ownership are some of the parcels available in the Michigan DNR’s next round of surplus land auctions in August and September. The DNR is
Outdoor Observations: New wildlife museum open to the public in Clare, Michigan
Bill Parker
July 16, 2024
A brand new wildlife museum and education center is open to the public adjacent to Jay’s Sporting Goods in Clare, Mich.
An agreement between Jay and Jeff Poet, owners of Jay’s Sporting Goods in
Michigan bill expands opportunities for special needs hunters
Victor Skinner
July 14, 2024
Michigan residents with special needs could soon gain new hunting opportunities from legislation unanimously approved by all state lawmakers in both chambers last month.
House Bill 5737, sponsored by House Majority Floor Leader Abraham
Socialization is key to having your hunting puppy prepared to face the world
Tim Spielman
July 13, 2024
Just a few days after bringing into my home my black Labrador puppy five years ago, I decided it was time to take her out on the town to meet some friends.
Our first
Bear population, diet are focus of Michigan study
Victor Skinner
July 13, 2024
Multiple bear research projects are underway in Michigan. They focus on better estimating the population on Drummond Island, ways to mitigate nuisance issues in the Baldwin Bear Management Unit, and the influence of bait on
Michigan Natural Resources Commission approves deer regulation changes for 2024 and beyond
Bill Parker
July 12, 2024
After months of meetings and work sessions, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission has approved deer regulation changes for 2024 and beyond.
The commission was considering numerous proposed changes to manage Michigan’s overpopulation of whitetails
