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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Michigan fish hatcheries help balance the ecosystem

Sometimes Mother Nature needs a helping hand. That’s been especially true in Michigan when it comes to replenishing lost fish populations and establishing new ones in the Great Lakes and inland waters. By the late 19th century, fish had begun… Read more “Michigan fish hatcheries help balance the ecosystem”
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Rare Kirtland’s warbler making a comeback

Karen Markey has been covered in ticks. She’s fallen flat on her face. She’s gotten lost in the middle of the northern Michigan woods. But there’s nowhere else she would rather be. “Nothing is more satisfying than getting out in… Read more “Rare Kirtland’s warbler making a comeback”
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Hundreds of thousands of fish raised and released at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery

Morning Mix – FOX17 Tuesday, April 25, 2017 If you go fishing this summer and catch a big one, there is a chance it came from one of Michigan's many fish hatcheries. One of those hatcheries is the Wolf Lake … Read more “Hundreds of thousands of fish raised and released at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery”
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Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery fills Michigan’s lakes and streams with fish

Morning Mix – FOX17 Tuesday, April 11, 2017 If you have ever been lucky enough to catch a bass, trout, or blue gill, know that many of these fish may have come from one of Michigan's state fish hatcheries. One… Read more “Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery fills Michigan’s lakes and streams with fish”
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Banding an important tool in bird conservation

Never seen a woodcock chick? Just imagine a Ping-Pong ball covered in feathers. Now imagine trying to gently hold that tiny, squirming ball of fluff while placing a numbered aluminum ring around its little leg. Biologists have successfully used this… Read more “Banding an important tool in bird conservation”
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Top Michigan Wildlife Stories of 2016

Congratulations, Michigan! As 2016 comes to a close, we’re proudly celebrating what we believe is the best year ever of highlighting the rich and diverse stories that herald the amazing opportunities Michigan offers to experience our great outdoors and enjoy… Read more “Top Michigan Wildlife Stories of 2016”
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MSU app helps scientists fight invasive species

Cool selfies aren’t the only reason to bring your smartphone into the woods. Thanks to an app developed by Michigan State University’s Department of Entomology, anyone with a smartphone can now help in the battle against invasive species. An invasive… Read more “MSU app helps scientists fight invasive species”
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MSU app makes smartphone new tool in battle vs. invasives

Cool selfies aren't the only reason to bring your smartphone into the woods. Thanks to an app developed by Michigan State University's Department of Entomology, anyone with a smartphone can now help in the battle against invasive species. An invasive… Read more “MSU app makes smartphone new tool in battle vs. invasives”
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