Blog tagged as Natural Resources

Lawmakers Want Answers After DNR Kills Roger The Elk 

11/14/24 01:01 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Lawmakers Want Answers After DNR Kills Roger The Elk 
Michigan lawmakers have asked the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for a review of a decision to euthanize a beloved elk in Rogers City.

Deer Hunting Rules Pass NCR With Many Amendments

07/15/24 03:47 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Deer Hunting Rules Pass NCR With Many Amendments
Changes to deer hunting will be coming to Michigan, but not as many as recommended by the Deer Management Initiative (DMI), after several amendments were passed by the Natural Resource Commission (NRC) that kept the status quo.

Whitmer Signs Invasive Species Agreement To Keep Asian Carp Out Of Great Lakes 

07/02/24 12:32 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Whitmer Signs Invasive Species Agreement To Keep Asian Carp Out Of Great Lakes 
The lock and dam project separating the Great Lakes from the Mississippi River to prevent the spread of the invasive silver carp, known as Asian carp, saw an agreement signed that would fund the construction.

Disabled Adults Could Hunt Using Mentor Program Under Bill 

05/24/24 02:21 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Disabled Adults Could Hunt Using Mentor Program Under Bill 
Adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities would be able to hunt for sport with a licensed mentor under HB 5737.

15% Of Legislators Go Hunting To Start Sine Die 

11/21/23 01:18 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
15% Of Legislators Go Hunting To Start Sine Die 
Since the Legislature adjourned for the year before Nov. 11, 21 legislators had plenty of time for the opening day of firearm deer hunting season on Nov. 15 to fill the freezer with venison.