Voters Get Chance To Make Statement On Wolf Hunts
It may be merely symbolic, but Michigan voters will get a chance during the Nov. 4 election to send a message about whether hunters should be permitted to target the gray wolf.
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It may be merely symbolic, but Michigan voters will get a chance during the Nov. 4 election to send a message about whether hunters should be permitted to target the gray wolf.
Officials with Michigan's Natural Resources Commission have confirmed there won't be a gray wolf hunt this year.
A panel will now decide whether to allow continued wolf hunts, instead of leaving the matter up to the voters.
The bill was designed to keep voters from stopping future hunts in referendums in November.
An official says four hunting dogs have died after two separate reported wolf attacks in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Young hunters can try a variety of firearms, as well as archery equipment, try a hunting simulator and get tips about what to expect in the field.
Michigan officials have certified a second referendum on hunting wolves for the November statewide ballot, which wildlife groups hope voters will support to block future hunts.
Ann Arbor's proposal to control the city's deer population include an organized hunt to kill some of the animals or sterilization.
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Witnesses said that the bear was shot and left to die in the woods.
One fatality was reported statewide.
DNR officials are studying the figures to decide if there should be another wolf hunt this year.
Snyder signed several bills Thursday, including a five-bill package that creates criminal penalties for using "skimmer" devices to record information off ATM cards.
With less than a week left until the end of Michigan's first wolf hunt in decades, hunters had killed fewer than half the maximum 43 allowed.
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Adrian Knopps, who shared a river delta with bears and wolves, was pelted by rain the entire time.
A metro Detroit woman and her son have been sentenced to pay thousands of dollars in the killing of a grizzly bear.
At least 11 wolves have been killed so far during the wolf hunt in the UP.
It's the first hunt in Michigan since the wolf was placed on the endangered species list nearly 40 years ago.
A campaign to protect Michigan's wolf population has gained some star power.
"They're a crafty animal," said John Haggard, 72, of Charlevoix. "Even at my age, I'm always willing to learn a new skill."
Michigan's first authorized wolf hunt since the animal went on the endangered species list four decades ago will begin Nov. 15.
With Michigan's rich tradition of fall hunting getting under way, the Department of Natural Resources has offered their top 10 tips for a safe outdoor experience.
"Reported pictures on trail cameras are giving many hunters high hopes for the coming season both for larger bucks and successful antlerless harvests."
If you want to participate in the upcoming Michigan wolf hunt, you'd better move quickly.
