Videos Archives - Michigan Wildlife Council

Posted on May 22, 2019May 22, 2019 by mwcDev

Taking care of the Grand River

Morning Mix - FOX17 May 21, 2019 Grand Rapids was rated number six of the best cities in the country to live in for people who like to fish, and one of those hidden gems great for fishing is the… Read more

Posted on May 8, 2019May 23, 2019 by mwcDev

Supporting Michigan’s wildlife and natural resources

Morning Mix - FOX17 May 7, 2019 When you think about fire, you may think about destruction, but that’s not always the case. In fact, there are instances where fire can be helpful. Every year, the Michigan Department of Natural… Read more

Posted on May 8, 2019May 17, 2019 by mwcDev

Peregrine falcons thrive in Michigan thanks to wildlife management efforts

By the late 1960s, peregrine falcons had disappeared from the eastern half of the United States, including Michigan. Unregulated use of pesticides had impacted their ability to reproduce over a number of years. But the majestic birds have made… Read more

Posted on April 23, 2019May 17, 2019 by mwcDev

Restoring our state’s aquatic ecosystems

eightWest - WOOD-TV April 22, 2019 Living in Michigan, residents are fortunate to be surrounded by beautiful water resources. But did you know that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources help manage our aquatic resources, including numerous species of… Read more

Posted on February 25, 2019May 17, 2019 by mwcDev

Protecting the Snowy Owl

eightWest - WOOD-TV February 22, 2019 Michigan residents are fortunate to have lots of beautiful and important wildlife and natural resources. While many bird species fly south for the winter, there is a species that makes Michigan its winter home… Read more

Posted on December 18, 2018May 17, 2019 by mwcDev

Keeping our trees safe from invasive species

eightWest - WOOD-TV Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) has made its way to Michigan. HWA is a devastating invasive species that attacks hemlock trees, which play a crucial role in the forests in Michigan. Hemlock trees are… Read more

Posted on December 11, 2018May 17, 2019 by mwcDev

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of elk

Morning Mix – FOX17 Tuesday, December 11, 2018 In Michigan's lower peninsula, one may find deer, turkey, fox, and coyote, but travel a couple of hours north, and you may find an elk. Thanks to careful wildlife management, Michigan's elk… Read more

Posted on December 10, 2018May 17, 2019 by mwcDev

Beautiful birds you can see this winter

Live in the D – WDIV Monday, December 10, 2018 There's a lot of hard work underway across Michigan to help maintain and manage our valuable wildlife and natural resources. Erin Rowan from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and… Read more

Posted on November 15, 2018May 17, 2019 by mwcDev

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a turkey conservation lesson

The Exchange - WZZM Thursday, November 15, 2018 By the turn of the 20th century, an estimated 100,000 wild turkeys had vanished from Michigan's landscape. Thanks to a massive conservation effort over the last 50 years, there are now more… Read more

Posted on November 13, 2018May 17, 2019 by mwcDev

New restoration project in Fennville helps wildlife thrive

Morning Mix – FOX17 Tuesday, November 13, 2018 From ducks to deer to pheasants and field mice, they all need a place to live. A recent project at the Allegan State Game Area has improved habitat for a multitude of… Read more

Posted on November 6, 2018May 17, 2019 by mwcDev

Protecting and maintaining Michigan’s waters

eightWest - WOODTV Friday, November 2, 2018 Michigan's beautiful lakes, rivers and streams are home to a multitude of wildlife. Trout Unlimited is a national non-profit organization with more than 150,000 members organized into about 400 chapters across the country.… Read more

Posted on November 5, 2018May 17, 2019 by mwcDev

Wild Turkey are making a comeback in the D

Live in the D - WDIV Friday, November 2, 2018 For many people in Southeast Michigan, turkeys evoke thoughts of Thanksgiving dinner. For many years, the wild turkey was missing from Michigan’s landscape. In fact, by 1900, you could… Read more