Category: "Fisheries Management"
Michigan: Conversations, Coffee with DNR Fisheries
By editor on Mar 21, 2017 | In MI Dept of Natural Resources, Fisheries Management | Send feedback »
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced public forums again will be held throughout the state this year (2017), inviting the public to discuss local and statewide fisheries management activities and concerns.
FWC approves new freshwater bass conservation measures
By editor on Feb 23, 2016 | In Species related, Fisheries Management, Fishing | Send feedback »
At its meeting Thursday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved sweeping changes to streamline bass regulations and increase effectiveness. Commissioners meeting at the Florida Institute of Public Safety near Tallahassee approved implementation of new black bass conservation measures, which will go into effect July 1.
Oppose Great Lakes Fish Farming
By editor on Jan 28, 2016 | In Legislation, Environment, Planning, Fisheries Management, Fishing | Send feedback »
Proposals have been made to allow large-scale commercial fish farming in the Great Lakes. There are now legislative bills introduced for this. Now is the time for you to voice your opinion to your legislators.
MDNR public fisheries forums in March, April and May
By editor on Mar 13, 2015 | In MI Dept of Natural Resources, Fisheries Management, Fishing | Send feedback »
Conversations & Coffee with Michigan DNR Fisheries Division scheduled throughout state
The Department of Natural Resources has announced it will again this spring offer public forums throughout Michigan, inviting the public to discuss local and statewide fisheries management activities and concerns.
Michigan Bass Season Decision Delayed Until April 9th
By editor on Feb 5, 2015 | In MI Dept of Natural Resources, Species related, Fisheries Management, Fishing | Send feedback »
Due to Unexpected Circumstances Michigan Bass Season Decision Delayed Until April 9th
Legislation was reintroduced in this new session that would give fisheries order authority back to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) early allowing the seven Commissioners to vote on the bass season a month early at the March 19th meeting. Unfortunately, the new leadership of the 2015-16 Legislature has decided they will no longer use immediate effect during this entire 2-year legislative session.
Michigan Senate passes Scientific Management Initiative
By editor on Aug 22, 2014 | In Conservation, Legislation, Fisheries Management, Wildlife Management, Michigan United Conservation Clubs | Send feedback »
Over 297,000 Michigan voter signed petition to base wildlife decisions on sound science.
LANSING (August 13, 2014)—The Michigan Senate passed the Scientific Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act on August 13, a citizen initiative brought to the Legislature by the signatures of almost 300,000 registered Michigan voters led by the Citizens for Professional Wildlife Management, a coalition of conservation, hunting, fishing and trapping organizations.
Public opinion needed on proposed bass season regulations
By editor on Jul 13, 2014 | In MI Dept of Natural Resources, Species related, Fisheries Management, Fishing | Send feedback »
Public meetings schedule and online survey available for anglers
In order to get public input on proposed regulations to expand Michigan's bass fishing seasons, the Department of Natural Resources has announced an online survey and public meetings throughout the state in July. For the past year the DNR's Fisheries Division has been working with the Warmwater Resources Steering Committee to discuss expansion of bass seasons.
Public Meetings Coming on Michigan Bass Season Change in July
By editor on Jun 24, 2014 | In Legislation, MI Dept of Natural Resources, Species related, Fisheries Management, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, Fishing | Send feedback »
Four options to go to the public through meetings and surveys
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is preparing public meeting schedules and locations for comment on proposed changes to the Michigan bass season. Michigan B.A.S.S. Nation (MBN) submitted a Michigan Bass Season Change Proposal (PDF) to the MDNR Warmwater Resources Steering Committee (WRSC), a Fisheries Division citizens' advisory group, on June 17, 2013 to start this latest effort to provide more bass fishing opportunity in Michigan.