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Posted on May 31, 2021June 8, 2021 by Developer Gud Marketing

State looks to kick off another banner year of fishing with Free Fishing Weekend June 12-13

Record-setting fishing activity in 2020 provided boost to Michigan economy, conservation efforts Michiganders and visitors purchased a record 1.5 million state fishing licenses in 2020 – a jump from 1.3 million sold in 2019 as the pandemic brought an influx… Read more

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Developer Gud Marketing

Support frogs in West Michigan

FOX17 - Morning Mix Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Spring is right around the corner, which means Michigan's wildlife is going to start showing up all over the place, like frogs! John Ball Zoo's FrogWatch program is a great example of… Read more

Posted on March 18, 2021March 22, 2021 by Developer Gud Marketing

Helping wildlife thrive this spring on Live in the D

WDIV - Live in the D Thursday, March 18, 2021 With the return of warm weather comes more active local wildlife. To hear more about what’s being done to protect local species this spring, “Live In the D” host Tati… Read more

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 by Developer Gud Marketing

Michigan Duck Stamp Boosts Conservation

FOX47 - Morning Blend Thursday, March 11, 2021 Brenton Fetting, Acting President of Michigan Duck Hunters Association (MDHA) talks about the history and purpose of the Duck Stamp. Each year, in coordination with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, MDHA… Read more

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 by Developer Gud Marketing

Michigan duck stamp continues to make its mark on waterfowl conservation

State program raises awareness and funds, makes collectors and hunters birds of a feather. Behold the 2021 Michigan duck stamp, a colorful piece of wildlife art that was evoking positive reactions even before it went on sale to the public.… Read more

Posted on March 10, 2021March 11, 2021 by Developer Gud Marketing

Spring conservation efforts in West Michigan

WOOD-TV - eightWest Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Spring is right around the corner and with every changing season, there’s conservation efforts going on to revitalize our habitats. Rachel Leightner, a Michigan DNR Wildlife Outreach Coordinator, joins us to tell us… Read more

Posted on March 1, 2021March 11, 2021 by Developer Gud Marketing

Find out more about wildlife you can see during Michigan’s winter months

WILX-TV - Studio 10 Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 Even though it’s cold outside, there are still lots of great wildlife that can be spotted during the winter months in Michigan. If you’re a bird lover, you’re certainly in luck because… Read more

Posted on February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 by Developer Gud Marketing

Catch rare sightings of winter wildlife in Michigan

WDIV - Live in the D Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 It’s been a snowy month of February, creating beautiful sites across the state of Michigan. Along with the pretty sights, the weather also allows winter wildlife to enjoy their… Read more

Posted on February 5, 2021February 8, 2021 by Developer Gud Marketing

Ice fishing in Michigan

FOX47 - Morning Blend Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 Winter is in full swing, but there are still some really fun activities you can do outdoors, like ice fishing. Taylor Ridderbusch, Trout Unlimited's Great Lakes Organizer, joined the Morning Blend to… Read more

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Developer Gud Marketing

Michigan’s Winter Birds

WILX-TV - Studio 10 Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 Winter in Michigan is a great time to go ‘birding’. Not all Michigan birds fly south for the winter. In addition to the birds that stay in the state year-round, Michigan welcomes… Read more

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Developer Gud Marketing

What do Lions eat for dinner? Fresh-caught Michigan fish!

When Detroit Lions All-Pro Frank Ragnow isn’t on the gridiron, you’ll probably catch him fishing on the Detroit River or Lake St. Clair. A Minnesota native and lifelong angler, Ragnow said he loves fishing in Michigan. “I love fighting the… Read more

Posted on January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 by Developer Gud Marketing

The importance of conservation for the diversity of our birds

WOOD-TV - eightWest Monday, January 25, 2021 We all play a role in conserving Michigan’s great outdoors, we can see the reward of that conservation in the diversity of birds visiting Michigan in the winter. Stephanie Beilke is a conservation… Read more