Category: "Fishing"
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.
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.
Bass Season Resolution now MUCC Policy
By editor on Jun 24, 2014 | In Conservation, MI Dept of Natural Resources, Species related, Fisheries Management, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, Fishing | Send feedback »
Michigan United Conservation Clubs delegates vote Michigan B.A.S.S. Nation bass season resolution as organization policy
Sunday, June 22, 2014 the Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) state convention delegates voted greater than the needed two-thirds majority to adopt the Michigan B.A.S.S. Nation (MBN) bass season proposal resolution into official policy. The only change from the original resolution submitted through District 20 was a minor friendly amendment suggested by MUCC Past-President Paul Rose to the adaptive management section.
House Natural Resources Committee Passes SB 869
By editor on May 6, 2014 | In Legislation, MI Dept of Natural Resources, Fisheries Management, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, Fishing | Send feedback »
The House Natural Resources Committee voted unanimously 9-0 to pass Senate Bill 869 out of committee with a favorable recommendation at today's hearing. After Committee Chair Representative Andrea LaFontaine opened the hearing, the primary sponsor of SB 869, Michigan Senator Geoff Hansen spoke in support of his bill saying creating a longer bass season will be good for Michigan and benefit our natural resources economy even more by attracting more bass tournaments.