September NRC Meeting Recap

September NRC Meeting Recap

A fishy debate centered around Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ proposed musky regulation changes ensued at September’s Natural Resources Commission meeting. Of most concern to anglers was the DNR’s proposed catch and immediate release of musky year round on...
Great Lakes Day at the Capitol

Great Lakes Day at the Capitol

More than 20 percent of the world’s freshwater surrounds Michigan — it’s a fact we often take for granted as Michiganders. Our Great Lakes provide us with numerous recreational activities, habitat for the fish that sustain our multi-billion dollar sportfishing...
Habitat Day – Maple River State Game Area

Habitat Day – Maple River State Game Area

Attendees at the MUCC-sponsored Habitat Day listen to Dr. Craig Harper from the University of Tennessee discuss native vegetation and proper habitat management.   Michigan residents were able to gain a greater knowledge of habitat management and where to focus...

Porcupine Mountains Crusade (1978)

Ben East, a member of the Michigan Conservation Hall of Fame and legendary outdoor writer for Outdoor Life, wrote this account of the extraordinary effort to preserve what is now the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. It is an excellent example of the writing...