Category: Wildlife & Habitats

Michigan wildlife depends on us — so do their homes. Luckily, hunters and anglers help fund the conservation of thousands of miles of freshwater shorelines, millions of acres of forests and a vast and diverse population of wildlife to ensure wildlife populations are healthy and balanced and their habitats are intact.

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Volunteers critical to conservation at West Michigan nature preserve

The Exchange – WZZM Wednesday, February 21, 2018 The Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve is hidden away in a spot one wouldn't expect. The Land Conservancy of West Michigan's Colin Hoogerwerf provided West Michgian's WZZM station a tour on a… Read more “Volunteers critical to conservation at West Michigan nature preserve”
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A century and counting: Aerial surveys help manage elk herd

As the single-engine Cessna crisscrosses the wintry skies, Jennifer Kleitch spots a piece of Michigan history. “Elk on the right!” Kleitch shouts, a smile spreading across her face as she quickly tallies the grouping of massive mammals grazing in the… Read more “A century and counting: Aerial surveys help manage elk herd”
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Citizen scientists act as ‘superheroes’ in conservation

As 16-year-old Minali Bhatt tromps through the marshy woods in her black rubber boots, her mother watches and waits for the number. “Forty-two!” Bhatt shouts, and her mother, Anandhi Chandran, smiles and jots down the vernal pool’s circumference in her… Read more “Citizen scientists act as ‘superheroes’ in conservation”
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Women build bonds, break barriers in outdoor program

On glistening trails overlooking Lake Superior, a woman races behind a team of sled dogs. Nearby, other women snowshoe through the still, icy woods. Inside, a first-time archer scores a bull’s-eye and her newfound friends applaud. And there are always… Read more “Women build bonds, break barriers in outdoor program”
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Michiganders thankful for turkey’s restoration

For many people in Southeast Michigan, turkeys evoke thoughts of Thanksgiving dinner, time spent with family, watching parades and football. For others throughout the region and state, the birds represent Michigan’s outdoor heritage and the food hunting puts on the… Read more “Michiganders thankful for turkey’s restoration”
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Preserving Michigan’s Waterways

Live in the D – WDIV Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Even though the weather is turning colder, you should still consider traveling outdoors with your family - maybe even trying something new? Michigan is fortunate to have many waterways, including… Read more “Preserving Michigan’s Waterways”
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Conserving wildlife at Allegan State Game Area

Where in the Wild? – FOX17 Tuesday, November 14, 2017 The Allegan State Game Area has benefited from numerous habitat restoration projects, many of them thanks to Pheasants Forever. For the past 20 years, members of Pheasants Forever and other… Read more “Conserving wildlife at Allegan State Game Area”
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