May 2025 NRC Recap

Justin Tomei • May 8, 2025

The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) met for their May meeting today at Lansing Community College West Campus.  


The commission voted to return antlered opportunities to the Independence and Liberty hunts at the May Natural Resources Commission meeting. 

The amendment to restore this opportunity passed after Commissioner Walters withdrew his amendment from April to only partially restore antlered opportunity during these hunts. 


MUCC testified for the complete restoration of antlered opportunity during these two hunts, per a member passed policy from our 2025 Annual Convention. 


The commission also voted on, and ultimately accepted, a proposal to allow archery antlerless take in the high snowfall zone in the Upper Peninsula.  

Additionally, the commission also chose to leave on the table and postpone indefinitely the order to reopen the illegally partially closed coyote season. This prevents the order from dying after today's meeting and makes it eligible for action at a later date. This amendment will remain postponed until the June meeting at the earliest.  



MUCC has created the Coyote Coalition to assist in unifying the voice of conservationists in support of Proposal G. To join the Coyote Coalition, visit https://www.mucc.org/coyotecoalition.   


The commission did adopt proposed fall turkey regulations unanimously. 


The June commission meeting is Thursday, June 12 in Bay City. 

To ensure our natural resources remain protected and managed thoughtfully and our outdoor heritage defended, join Michigan United Conservation Clubs today: http://bit.ly/JoinMUCC.         


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