Climate change has not been kind to Michigan’s snowshoe hare. Every year, the coats of these small mammals change with the seasons – snow-white in winter, reddish-brown in summer – to help conceal them from predators. But for more than a decade, Michigan has seen above-average winter temperatures that have resulted in less snowfall. And […]
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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 table for generations of families. However people think about turkey this Thanksgiving, all Michiganders can […]
Preserving Michigan’s Waterways
Conserving wildlife at Allegan State Game Area
Hunting contributes year-round benefits to wildlife
Nov. 15 – a day many consider a holiday. Even those who don’t personally observe the opening day of deer season can have something to be thankful for. Not only can they count on family, friends and co-workers skipping work to seek white-tailed deer in Michigan’s woods and fields, but they can also look forward […]
Regenerating forests for healthy wildlife habitats
“The Grouse Machine” serves “The King” – and in the process, various habitants of Michigan’s forests benefit. The machine is a Caterpillar skid steer with a forestry-mulching head that the Ruffed Grouse Society uses to create habitat for the organization’s namesake bird, nicknamed “The King” because of its elusiveness and wildness. An operator drives the […]
Volunteers make a lasting impact on Michigan wildlife
Preparing for winter
Diverse group has common cause: restoring pheasants in Michigan
Merlin acts like a puppy again. Nose to the ground, the 10-year-old chocolate Lab bounds across the grassy field hot on the scent. Approaching a thicket, he flushes a ring-necked pheasant into the bright morning sky. It’s a sight to behold for Dan Potter. “I love just watching the birds and watching the dogs doing […]