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December 29, 2025

Tom Pink: No need for an Upper Peninsula Natural Resources Commission

I was a bit surprised at the results of a recent opinion poll in Michigan Outdoor News that asked whether readers believe there should be a separate Natural Resources Commission established for the state’s Upper Peninsula, as opposed to the current NRC that sets statewide hunting and fishing policy. 
Just over 70% of the respondents voted “no,” while 23% voted “yes” and 6% said they were not sure. I thought the vote might be closer.

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Bill Hilts, Jr.: A year to remember for New York hunters and anglers in 2025

This past year will certainly be remembered for many years to come thanks to some important headlines that dominated in the outdoor world stage – especially in the Empire State. These are my Top 10 headlines that truly impacted hunting and fishing as we get ready to celebrate 2026 and beyond.

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Collaborative research focuses on solutions to algal blooms

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) have become a regular phenomenon across the Great Lakes, posing threats to both freshwater ecosystems and human health, particularly in Lake Erie’s Western Basin. It’s a big, complex problem that can’t be solved by a single scientific study or project. Collaboration is needed.

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Trump admin. halts East Coast offshore wind projects

The Trump administration on Dec. 23 suspended leases for five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction along the East Coast due to what it said were national security risks identified by the Pentagon.
The suspension, effective immediately, is the latest step by the administration to hobble offshore wind in its push against renewable energy sources.

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