Fisheries & Wildlife

Michigan is home to native big and small game, more than 150 species of fish and more than 400 species of birds – and to a growing number of non-native species that affect fish and wildlife populations. Michigan State University Extension works with fisheries and wildlife agencies and stakeholder organizations to protect and enhance the state’s fish and wildlife populations and habitats. MSUE offers a variety of up-to-date resources in everything from human-wildlife interactions and animal damage control to invasive species identification and commercial and recreational fishing.

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• HOT TOPICLake Huron Walleye – where are all these fish coming from?

  May 16, 2013 | Brandon Schroeder | A growing Saginaw Bay walleye population contributes to a broader Lake Huron fish community, as well as many anglers’ catch.

• Seven questions that can help forest landowners clarify their goals

  May 15, 2013 | Georgia Peterson | Having clear goals for your forested land is critical in developing a forest management plan for your property. It’s easier to define those goals by answering a few simple questions.

• Forest ecosystem more than just trees

  May 12, 2013 | Russell Kidd | The spring season is an excellent time to venture into Michigan’s vast forestlands to enjoy many of the plants, wildlife, mushrooms and other elements of a forest ecosystem.

• Of woods and woodcocks

  May 5, 2013 | Bill Cook | Woodcocks are a wonderful signal of the arrival of spring in northern Michigan, but habitat loss is threatening the bird's survival.

• HOT TOPICThe 2013 Summer Discovery Cruises season approaches – don’t miss the boat!

  May 2, 2013 | Steve Stewart | The 2013 Summer Discovery Cruises season will offer new opportunities in Southeast Michigan to learn about the Great Lakes by being on the Great Lakes. Registration is open!

• Preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species by aquaculture and baitfish operations

  May 1, 2013 | Ron Kinnunen | The baitfish and aquaculture industries have been proactive in preventing the spread of AIS through training programs and implementing HACCP plans that are specific to their industries.

• Positive attitudes toward an improving Lake Huron fishery

  April 30, 2013 | Brandon Schroeder | Annual spring Lake Huron fisheries workshops bring coastal communities together with fisheries scientists and decision makers, sharing good news regarding the status of this diverse and valuable fishery.

• Establishing a legal lake level on your inland lake—Part 2

  April 26, 2013 | Jane Herbert | State law regulates the process of establishing, constructing and maintaining a legal lake level.

• Michigan Sea Grant Extension and Earth Week 2013 – focus on Marine Debris

  April 23, 2013 | Steve Stewart | Michigan Sea Grant Extension is working to reduce marine debris in the Great Lakes, and you can too!

• Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition partners with Michigan Sea Grant Extension

  April 22, 2013 | Steve Stewart | Michigan Sea Grant Extension is working with the Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition to advance Great Lakes literacy and stewardship.

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