It seems somewhat sadly ironic that at the same time states have struggled to get Federal officials to take the issue of Asian Carp seriously as a threat to the Great Lakes, the northern snakehead is now making its way up the Potomac River. Let’s just hope that the Maryland DNR’s characterization of this “angling […]
April 3, 2012
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Manistee River sturgeon success story
A new documentary highlights the efforts of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and their pioneering techniques to restore the lake sturgeon in the Great Lakes. Published April 2, 2012 Dan O’Keefe, Michigan State University Extension Kathy Johnson saw a dinosaur in the Big Manistee River. She was ready; the camera was rolling. After […]
March 27, 2012
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New National Forest Planning Rule a Win for Sportsmen
With America’s population surpassing 310 million, the significance of national forest lands to our outdoor traditions continues to grow. The TRCP praised the recent implementation of a new planning rule that will facilitate responsible management of 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands critical to outdoor recreation and our hunting and fishing resources. The […]
March 16, 2012
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Sportman’s Storm: Congress to Come Down on Anglers and Hunters
Fish-and-game protections are in the path of a killer Congress. Article by Bob Marshall. Uploaded on March 02, 2012 It’s now or never for public hunting and fishing. For 2 million miles of stream habitat that support the wild trout and big-game herds in the West. For 20 million acres of small wetlands that produce […]
March 11, 2012
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Great Lakes ice coverage falls 71 percent over 40 years, researcher says
Not to go all “climate-change” on you, but here’s some interesting research which hopefully flies above the politics. The Great Lakes region appears to be competing with a variety of forces as it relates to seasonal ice cover. Regardless of cause or circumstances, no arguing with the fact that less winter ice cover means increased […]
February 19, 2012
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Study Shows Coyotes Primary U.P. Deer Predator
Feb. 2, 2011 by Paul Smith – Milwaukee JS online Wolf, bear, coyote or bobcat. If you had to name the carnivore that kills the most white-tailed deer in the Upper Midwest, which would you pick? If you are thinking smaller rather than larger, you’re on the right track. The answer is coyote, at least […]
February 14, 2012
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TRCP Rolls Out Aggressive Conservation Priorities for 2012
Following a State of the Union address during which the president focused heavily on jobs, economics and natural resources, the TRCP released its TRCP 2012 Conservation Policy Agenda, highlighting federal funding challenges and key policy issues central to the nation’s hunting and angling traditions. Ensuring strong funding for conservation programs – many of which face […]
February 13, 2012
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Sand Products Co. suggests moving Fisherman’s Landing through land swap with city
This may sound like a pretty benign land exchange, but this involves lands which were acquired through the use of public recreational dollars. Unfortunately there is never a winner when the choices presented appear to be between “jobs” and the protection of our public recreational acquisitions. http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2012/02/sand_products_co_suggests_movi.html 02/12/12 By Dave Alexander | dalexan1@mlive.com MUSKEGON – Sand […]
February 12, 2012
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Poll Finds Western Voters Conservative and Pro-Environment
As natural resource management issues in Michigan continue to become increasingly politicized, this poll reinforces what has long been suspected; that is sportsmen in the western states have been able to balance a conservative political perspective and environmental and wildlife conservation. Bob Marshall writes: A poll released Monday by the Colorado College found “western voters across the […]
February 2, 2012
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Happy 75th Birthday DU!
This week marked the 75th anniversary of one our great sportsman-based conservation groups, Ducks Unlimited. What began as a small group of Depression-era hunters trying desperately to save our dwindling waterfowl populations in the depths of the Dust Bowl has grown into one the largest, most recognizable and respected conservation brands in North America. From […]
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April 16, 2012
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