Conservation funding: Anything fun costs at least $8

Conservation funding: Anything fun costs at least $8

Long-term conservation funding is one of the greatest hurdles facing wildlife, habitats and their management By Justin Tomei, MUCC Policy Assistant Hunting, fishing and trapping are fun, I know. The first law of physics is that anything fun costs at least $8,...
The Second Amendment and Conservation

The Second Amendment and Conservation

This article originally appeared in the Fall 2022 Edition of Michigan Out-of-Doors. By Justin Tomei, Michigan United Conservation Clubs Policy Assistant In 2013, Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) members passed a resolution asking the organization to educate...
Stewardship for Michigan’s Conservation Cash Cow

Stewardship for Michigan’s Conservation Cash Cow

Michigan, like many states, has always relied heavily on deer hunters; that doesn’t look to be changing By Charlie Booher Deer hunting in Michigan is a pretty big deal and has long been our conversation cash cow. If you didn’t already know it, I’m...
Michigan Out-of-Doors Conservation Update

Michigan Out-of-Doors Conservation Update

Welcome to this week’s conservation update! Hunting seasons kicked off last week with early teal and goose seasons! My lab and I ventured to some small potholes and mud flats, looking to try and start the season with a bang. The Liberty Hunt for white-tailed...
Michigan Out-of-Doors Conservation Update

Michigan Out-of-Doors Conservation Update

Welcome to the first Michigan Out-of-Doors Conservation Update! Since 1947, Michigan Out-of-Doors has detailed the story of Michigan conservationists. From your time at deer camp to paddling our countless streams, our journey together has continued to evolve and...