Posted May 13, 2015 2:55 am by Comments

By Vanessa Torres

DNR Creates Blue Ribbon Advisory Group to Review, Plan Future of Michigan Game Areas
DNR Creates Blue Ribbon Advisory Group to Review, Plan Future of Michigan Game Areas
Michigan DNR MDNR
Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan -(Ammoland.com)- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently announced the formation of a Blue Ribbon Advisory Group to independently review state game areas.

DNR Director Keith Creagh made the announcement at Thursday’s meeting of the Natural Resources Commission in Lansing.

State game areas are important public land areas owned by the state of Michigan, providing residents with broad opportunities to hunt, trap, fish and engage in other compatible recreational activities. The DNR is responsible for creating and maintaining wildlife habitat on these areas for conservation purposes.

The Blue Ribbon Advisory Group will examine:

  • Overall use and intensity on state game areas.
  • Funds and agreements used to acquire these lands.
  • Current timing and diversity of uses.
  • Vision for the future of state game areas.
  • Potential habitat or strategic management changes that could enhance high-quality hunting, trapping or angling experiences.
  • Potential for expanding compatible recreational uses and management activities.

Group co-chairs are William Demmer, past president of Boone and Crockett and chief executive officer of Demmer Corporation, and Dan Eichinger, executive director of Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Additional members have been invited and …read more

Source:: AmmoLand

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