U.P. Focus: Michigan NRC Travels to the Eastern Upper Peninsula

By Vanessa Torres

Michigan -(Ammoland.com)- The Michigan Natural Resources Commission took a whirlwind two-day trip to the eastern Upper Peninsula earlier this month for tours and meetings in Cedarville.

NRC meeting in Cedarville, Upper PeninsulaIncluded in the sessions were Michigan Department of Natural Resources division chiefs and other staff, along with the Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee and the DNR’s Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council.

The Michigan Natural Resources Commission is a seven-member public body whose members are appointed by the governor and subject to the advice and consent of the state Senate.

The commission regulates the taking of sportfish and game in Michigan and is authorized to designate game species. Members serve staggered four-year terms. The panel travels to the U.P. once each year to meet. NRC meetings are open to the public.

“I feel it is very important for the commission to move our monthly meetings around the state and especially have meetings in the U.P.,” said NRC Chairman John Matonich of Davison, who is originally from Bessemer. “The Upper Peninsula is one of our state’s crown jewels when it comes to …Read the Rest

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