Donations at Ultimate Sport Show help feed the hungry in West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – It’s that time of year again when sportsmen and sportswomen in West Michigan step up and make a difference for those…
MDNR public fisheries forums in March, April and May
The Department of Natural Resources has announced it will again this spring offer public forums throughout Michigan, inviting the public to discuss local and statewide fisheries management activities and concerns.
Collegiate Fishing: What it means to me
Every young tournament angler shares the same dream – making it pro. But in today’s world this dream is often laughed at by society. I have had countless people tell me “that isn’t realistic,” or that I’m full of myself for thinking I could ever become a professional.
Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | MI Department of Natural Resources | Species related
Michigan Bass Season Decision Delayed Until April 9th
Legislation was reintroduced in this new session that would give fisheries order authority back to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) early allowing the seven Commissioners to vote on the bass season a month early at the March 19th meeting.
A Competition Under The Surface
There are a wide variety of sports and competitions that take place on the high school level. From football to cross country, from volleyball to soccer, student athletes have a bevy of extracurricular options to pursue. Some of these garner more attention than others, while some of the less traditional high school sports are given barely any attention at all from 98% of their communities.
Outdoorama | Shows | Showspan
2015 Outdoorama has Plenty to Offer
The 42nd Annual Outdoorama, February 26 to March 1 at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, is one of Michigan’s most…
VanDam, Zona headline Ultimate Seminars
VanDam, Zona, Ott to Entertain Crowds at Michigan’s Biggest Fishing Show, January 8-11 in Novi The largest pure fishing show in the Midwest is set…
WIN a Day on the Water with Al Lindner
The National Professional Anglers Association (NPAA) is holding a live auction to benefit the Future Angler Foundation. Just one of the items up for bidding…
Conservation | Fisheries Management | Legislation | Michigan United Conservation Clubs | Wildlife Management
Michigan Senate passes Scientific Management Initiative
The Michigan Senate passed the Scientific Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act on August 13, a citizen initiative brought to the Legislature by the signatures of almost 300,000 registered Michigan voters
FLW Tour | MLF | Tournaments
California roots fuel Great Lakes win on Kentucky Lake
Michigan bass pro Skip Johnson wins 1st FLW Tour Title in his rookie season Add another name to the growing list of Michigan bass pros…
Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | MI Department of Natural Resources | Species related
Public opinion needed on proposed bass season regulations
In order to get public input on proposed regulations to expand Michigan’s bass fishing seasons, the Department of Natural Resources has announced an online survey and public meetings throughout the state in July.
Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | Legislation | MI Department of Natural Resources | Michigan United Conservation Clubs | Species related
Public Meetings Coming on Michigan Bass Season Change in July
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is preparing public meeting schedules and locations for comment on proposed changes to the Michigan bass season.
Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | MI Department of Natural Resources | Michigan United Conservation Clubs | Species related
Bass Season Resolution now MUCC Policy
Sunday, June 22, 2014 the Michigan United Conservation Clubs state convention delegates voted greater than the needed two-thirds majority to adopt the Michigan B.A.S.S. Nation bass season proposal resolution as official policy.
Conservation | Legislation | MI Department of Natural Resources | Michigan United Conservation Clubs
Public Act 145 Paves the Way for Longer Michigan Bass Season
The bass season bill Senate Bill 869 was signed by Governor Rick Snyder at 11:06 AM on Tuesday 6/3/2014. SB 869 was filed with the Michigan Secretary of State the same day and assigned Public Act 145 of 2014 with immediate effect.
Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | Legislation | MI Department of Natural Resources | Michigan United Conservation Clubs
House Natural Resources Committee Passes SB 869
Michigan’s House Natural Resources Committee voted unanimously 9-0 to pass Senate Bill 869 out of committee with a favorable recommendation at today’s hearing.
Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | Hunting related | Legislation | MI Department of Natural Resources | Michigan United Conservation Clubs | Wildlife Management
Anglers Support Citizens for Professional Wildlife Management
Michigan is at the center of one of the largest fights in the country over hunting rights and the future of the North American Model of Conservation. Radical animal rights groups led by the Humane Society of the United States have launched two referendums
Closures | Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | Legislation | MI Department of Natural Resources | Species related
MDNR Says Earlier Bass Season Good For Michigan
At the March 20, 2014 Michigan Senate Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Committee hearing on Senate Bill 869, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Legislative Liaison Trevor VanDyke stated the MDNR fully supports eliminating the existing bass season limits from state law because recent science
FREE Admission Thursday Feed the Hungry
“Go Fish” in your cupboards or pantry on Thursday, March 20 and help MSAH feed the hungry in West Michigan GRAND RAPIDS, MICH It’s sport…