Posted January 9, 2016 6:06 am by Comments (1)

By Vanessa Torres

We saw several Piping Plovers along the East Beach.
We saw several Piping Plovers along the East Beach.
Michigan DNR
Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan -(Ammoland.com)- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other partners are kicking off a yearlong celebration of the Migratory Bird Treaty’s 100th anniversary throughout 2016.

This year marks the centennial of the Convention between the United States and Great Britain (for Canada) for the Protection of Migratory Birds – known as the Migratory Bird Treaty – signed Aug. 16, 1916. Three other treaties were signed shortly thereafter with Japan, Russia and Mexico. The Migratory Bird Treaty, the three additional treaties and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act are the cornerstones of efforts to conserve birds that migrate across international borders.

“Celebrating the centennial of this first of our four historic migratory bird treaties allows us to bring together those who have contributed to its success, including the Michigan DNR, and to galvanize efforts to protect migratory birds for generations to come,” said Karen Cleveland, DNR all-bird biologist.

“Migratory birds connect people with nature and add beauty, sound and color to our world,” Cleveland said. “They provide countless opportunities for enjoyment and inspiration for birders, artists, engineers, …Read the Rest

Source:: AmmoLand

One response to Join Michigan DNR in Celebrating Migratory Bird Conservation in 2016

  1. asdf January 9th, 2016 at 6:50 am

    Do we get to shoot them?

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