Hunting

By Craig Springer Correspondent Editor’s note: Following is the second of a two-part series on cougar research in Michigan. Craig Springer is a freelance writer and biologist. Lansing – Controversy continues over the question of

By Bill Parker Editor Lansing – Upland game bird hunters in Michigan should enjoy a slightly better fall season than last year based on this spring’s breeding and nesting activity. Both grouse and woodcock numbers

By Steve Griffin Editor Lansing – Michigan waterfowl hunters, especially those who pursue mallard ducks or Canada geese, may have a little more to smile about this year. Dave Luukkonen, research biologist at the DNR’s

By Bill Parker Editor Ludington, Mich. – Contrary to reports claiming otherwise, there is no shortage of big, healthy salmon this summer in Lake Michigan. ‘What I’m seeing, what our staff is seeing, and what

By Bill Parker Editor Lansing – After four months of searching, the Michigan United Conservation Clubs has a new leader. Dennis Muchmore will become the state’s largest conservation organization’s executive director beginning July 9. He

Editor’s note: Following is the first of a two-part series on cougar research in Michigan. Craig Springer is a freelance writer and biologist. By Craig Springer Correspondent Lansing, Mich. – Cougars – do they live

Conservation groups say shipping companies, Congress not doing enough to curb import of exotic species By Yvonne Swager Correspondent Ann Arbor, Mich. – The possibility of conservation groups bringing a lawsuit against shipping companies is

By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Washington – Conservation groups recently applauded reintroduction of a bill that would help fund walk-in area hunting programs across the nation. Members of the U.S. Congress who introduced the latest

By Bill Parker Editor Lansing – The buck harvest during the 2006 deer-hunting seasons in Michigan was up by about 22 percent over 2005, but the antlerless harvest was down about 5 percent statewide. That