Michigan and News

	Title	Issue
	Six-week wolf hunt approved By a 6-1 vote, the state Natural Resources Commission on May 9 approved a DNR plan for a limited six-week wolf hunt in designated areas of the western and eastern Upper Peninsula. By Bill Semion Contributing Writer	May 2013
	Proposal: Expand bobcat hunting, trapping in L.P. Wildlife managers have proposed several changes to furbearer regulations for the 2013-14 regulation cycle, including a significant expansion for bobcat hunting and trapping in the northern Lower Peninsula. By Victor Skinner Contributing Writer	May 2013
	Legislation paves way for wolf hunting State lawmakers reacted to sportsmen’s concerns recently and passed legislation that would essentially reinforce Michigan’s voter-approved mandate to use sound science in game management By Bill Parker Editor	May 2013
	NRC looks into its wolf hunt options Michigan hunters could shoot a total of 43 wolves during a management hunt in selected areas of the Upper Peninsula under a proposal being considered by the state Natural Resources Commission. By Bill Parker Editor	April 2013
	Lingering cold, snow taking toll on U.P. wildlife There was an extremely mild start to winter in the northern tier of Michigan that had sportsmen and biologists anticipating the fourth mild winter in a row Marty Kovarik Contributing Writer	April 2013
	State finds bovine TB in 23 more white-tailed deer Twenty-three whitetails and four cattle herds found infected with bovine tuberculosis in 2012 and early ‘13 are reasons for continued vigilance against the respiratory disease. By Bill Parker Editor	April 2013
	Atlantics a new addition to Lake Huron Salmon and trout anglers on Lake Huron could soon have another fish to target. By Bill Parker Editor	April 2013
	Group wants vote to halt push for wolf hunt Advocates seeking to overturn a new state law that could lead to wolf hunting in Michigan said recently they had collected more than enough petition signatures to require a statewide referendum. By John Flesher AP Environmental Writer	April 2013
	Turkey time: Optimism abounds for ’13 hunt Michigan turkey hunters have tagged more than 30,000 gobblers each spring since 2000 and should continue that trend – weather-permitting – in the upcoming season, which begins April 22 By Bill Parker Editor	March 2013
	DNR explains scope of wolf-management hunt If a wolf hunt is recommended for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, it will have a different intent and scope than both supporters and opponents of such an event might have had in mind Richard P. Smith Contributing Writer	March 2013