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Posted on October 23, 2020September 28, 2023 by Developer Gud Marketing

Major surge in new hunters this deer hunting season

Spike in hunting and fishing license sales a big boost for Michigan’s economy, future conservation efforts Michigan has seen a 95% increase in new hunters since March – the biggest jump in at least 20 years and a COVID-era trend… Read more

Posted on October 1, 2020February 15, 2021 by Developer Gud Marketing

Explore Michigan’s Wildlife With Nature at Home

By Lacey Slay (originally published in Metro Parent's October edition) For my family, time spent outside has become more intentional and planned than it was just six months ago. As a result of the pandemic, virtual activities mean ever-expanding… Read more

Posted on September 8, 2020September 28, 2023 by Developer Gud Marketing

Grayling are poised for a comeback in Michigan

For Ed Eisch, the ongoing effort to reintroduce the grayling to northern Michigan streams is nothing less than an opportunity to right what he considers a historical wrong. After all, the fish’s demise in Michigan more than a century ago… Read more

Posted on August 14, 2020September 28, 2023 by Developer Gud Marketing

Fishing helps father, daughter bond while isolating during pandemic crisis

John Ciambelli had always planned to teach his daughter, Rey, how to fish, just like his dad did with him during family vacations decades ago. But then the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, which had the effect of speeding up the tutelage… Read more

Posted on March 18, 2020September 29, 2023 by Developer Gud Marketing

Archery and wildlife conservation

FOX17 Morning Mix Tuesday, March 17, 2020 An archery facility isn't exactly the first place people think of when it comes to conservation efforts, but the link between bow hunting and wildlife conservation exists. For those who want to sharpen… Read more

Posted on February 26, 2020February 27, 2020 by Developer Gud Marketing

Wildlife Photo Mosaics celebrate Michigan’s conservation success stories

From a tiny warbler to a giant fish, 6 comebacks on display at Michigan History Center. Considering all the effort that went into ensuring the survival of what are now some of Michigan’s most high-profile animal species, it’s only fitting… Read more

Posted on January 28, 2020January 28, 2020 by Developer Gud Marketing

Michigan Wildlife Council unveils photo mosaics honoring wildlife conservation

Report’s release coincides with unveiling of new Michigan Wildlife Photo Mosaics exhibit at Michigan History Center celebrating state’s greatest wildlife conservation success stories A survey released Tuesday by the Michigan Wildlife Council shows more Michiganders than ever know hunting and… Read more

Posted on January 17, 2020September 28, 2023 by Developer Gud Marketing

Need a do-over on your 2020 New Year’s resolution? Try forest bathing

New Year’s resolution helps woman discover a whole new side of Michigan’s great outdoors. Anne Brown blazed a trail across Michigan in 2019. Fifty-two of them, to be exact. “My New Year’s resolution was to walk or hike 52 different… Read more

Posted on January 9, 2020September 29, 2023 by Developer Gud Marketing

This trailblazer will inspire you to get outdoors

WDIV - "Live in the D" Thursday, January 9, 2020 Going outdoors and getting active can be a fun adventure when you embrace all of the beauty in Michigan’s wildlife. Host Jason Carr sat down with Anne Brown who made… Read more

Posted on January 7, 2020September 29, 2023 by Developer Gud Marketing

Michigan woman completes resolution to hike 52 nature trails in one year

FOX17 - "Where in the Wild" Tuesday, January 7, 2020 The number one resolution many people vow to follow at the beginning of the year is to exercise more. Most people join a gym and quit a few weeks in,… Read more

Posted on December 17, 2019December 20, 2019 by Developer Gud Marketing

Surviving in winter: How these remarkable Michigan animals make it to spring

Technically, winter doesn’t start for another few days … but try telling that to your brain. Reduced daylight, plunging temperatures, growing snowdrifts — it’s the beginning of go-outside-only-when-you-have-to season for some Michigan humans. The state’s wildlife doesn’t have it that… Read more

Posted on December 3, 2019December 10, 2019 by Developer Gud Marketing

Snowy owls’ winter arrival is highly anticipated in Michigan

They’re large, fluffy and white, and they’re about to descend on Michigan. No, they’re not snowflakes — they’re snowy owls. Like other migrating birds, snowy owls head to more temperate climes during the winter. But their definition of “temperate” differs… Read more