Blog Category: Education

Wildlife damage permits can help ease the harm done to agriculture, private property, human health and safety, and recovery of protected wildlife

The benefits of beekeeping, especially in urban areas, are profound.

Challenges for this bird did not stop over time; in fact, chemical runoff of DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) may have been one of the most significant hurdles for the bald eagle, leading to the near extinction of the species.

Last week on June 3rd and June 4th, Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) hosted a two-day training for young professionals.

In addition to their impact on water quality, these three orders of insects are an important part of the diet of game fish, making anglers, especially fly fishermen, interested in the conservation of these small animals.

If you find yourself without land to bag game species, consider the Michigan Hunting Access Program (HAP).

While this rodent can be a nuisance in some situations, it is truly an ecosystem engineer for many other fish and wildlife species.

The swan has long been a symbol of love and elegance, however, there is more to the story, at least for Michigan.

The application period for hunters to enter for a chance at the bear license is between May 1 and June 1, with results available later in the month.

Blanchard’s cricket frog plays both roles of predator and prey within the ecosystem, influencing other species populations from both sides.

While the time change may disturb our sleep cycles, it also alters our behaviors like driving, therefore impacting wildlife.

Although winter may be coming to an end, Michigan is still subject to receive snow throughout the month of March. The Upper Peninsula does not normally see the end of winter until April or even May, whereas spring comes much sooner in the southern Lower Peninsula. Cold weather and snow mean that winter residents still might hang around, and one species in particular has been turning heads in recent weeks; a snowy owl.

As declared by the United Nations in 2013, World Wildlife Day is March 3rd, 2025, with the theme being Wildlife Conservation Finance.

Due to the ability of humans to travel long distances, this species is able to reach a larger area quicker than it naturally would.