Cormorants continue to be a concern on Michigan waters

Cormorant management on Michigan waters remains a concern for fisheries managers and anglers alike. While management is continuing across the state, it’s not without challenges – including limited staffing and financing.
Because cormorants are migratory, they’re managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Migratory Bird Conservation Act. Michigan fish and game managers must apply for an annual permit to use lethal and nonlethal efforts to manage the fish-eating birds.