Bridging the Gap: Hunting and Fishing in Our Community

The Michigan Chronicle and the Michigan Wildlife Council present, “Bridging the Gap: Fishing and Hunting in Our Community. The panel discusses their cultural experiences, conservation, underrepresentation and more. Esteemed panelists include:
  • Warren Evans, Wayne County Executive
  • Franklin Hayes, Deputy Chief,
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A day where all Michiganders celebrate conservation success

National Hunting and Fishing Day is Sept. 25 By Jeff Poet On Saturday, Sept. 25, our country will celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day. Formalized by Congress in 1971 and signed as an official presidential proclamation in 1972, this annual… Read more “A day where all Michiganders celebrate conservation success”

Amateur Fishing Championship event at Lake St. Clair showcases MI conservation efforts

Lake St. Clair has long been known to anglers, conservationists, outdoor enthusiasts and others as the “Heart of the Great Lakes.” Nestled between the St. Clair-Detroit River System in the Lake Erie Basin, Lake St. Clair produces nearly 30% of… Read more “Amateur Fishing Championship event at Lake St. Clair showcases MI conservation efforts”

Fishing is at the center of it all for Detroit Lion All-Pro Frank Ragnow

Detroit Lions All-Pro Frank Ragnow is a man of many passions. Family. Faith. Food. Football. Friends. Also, at the top of his list? Fishing. If you’re not watching Ragnow compete on the football field, chances are you’ll see him on… Read more “Fishing is at the center of it all for Detroit Lion All-Pro Frank Ragnow”

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

Michigan woods, water a great place for parents to bond with kids

Sometimes it's hard for dads and daughters to find common ground. Not Casey and Camilla Colbry, though. "I think some of our best talks and funniest memories happened when we were out hunting or fishing together," said 11-year-old Camilla, the… Read more “Michigan woods, water a great place for parents to bond with kids”

Hunting & fishing licenses sales on the rise; increase in female participation

FOX17 Morning Mix Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our lives in many different ways, but one change has actually been for the better, more and more people are enjoying Michigan's great outdoors. It's the perfect place… Read more “Hunting & fishing licenses sales on the rise; increase in female participation”

Crain’s Detroit: Conservation is a team sport

This content was originally published on Crain's Detroit Business on November 9, 2020. Hunting and fishing contribute $11.2 billion annually to Michigan’s economy. Business, natural resource, government and nonprofit leaders discuss how these activities fund conservation projects – and much… Read more “Crain’s Detroit: Conservation is a team sport”
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