Natural Resources Commission
Meeting Agenda
April 16, 2020
Online/Conference Line Format
AGENDA NOTE: In response to the COVID-19 emergency, the April meeting will be held in an online format with the opportunity for the public to view the meeting and participate online or by telephone via conference line. If you would like to participate in the online meeting or by telephone as an attendee and/or provide public comment, please email NRC@michigan.gov.
9:00 a.m. NRC Committee of the Whole
1. Director’s Report
a. Fisheries Chief Update (Dexter) 10 min
i. FO-200 Fishing Regulations (Dexter) 5 min
ii. Marbled Crayfish Invasive Species Order (Nathan) 10 min
b. Wildlife Topics
i. Small Game & Upland Game Bird Regulations (Kennedy) 5 mins
ii. Elk Regulations (Stewart) 10 min
iii. Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons and Regulations (Avers) 20 min
iv. Bovine Tuberculosis Surveillance Report (O’Brien/Barr) 20 min
Immediately Following Committee of the Whole –
Public Appearances Before the NRC
5 MIN
- Dale Hendershot, Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association – Trapping
- Ian Fitzgerald, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – Small game regulations
- Erik Schnelle, QDMA – 2020 Deer Regulations
- Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – Turkey season & fishing issues
- Brian Plank, Michigan Cattleman’s Association – Bovine Tuberculosis
- Ken Samyn, QDMA and Ogemaw Hills Deer Management – Bovine Tuberculosis
3 MIN
- Molly Tamulevich, MI Director, Humane Society, Wildlife Protection Issues
- George Lindquist, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – COVID 19 Issues for Outdoor People
Immediately Following Committee of the Whole –
Regular Meeting of the Natural Resources Commission
I. FOR INFORMATION ONLY – NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
A. Small Game and Upland Game Bird Regulations Wildlife Conservation Order Amendment No. 5 of 2020
II. NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION – ACTION
A. Approval of Minutes
February 13, 2020 Natural Resources Commission Meeting
B. Approval of Minutes
March 19, 2020 Natural Resources Commission Meeting
C. Statewide Trout, Salmon, Whitefish, Cisco, Graying, and Smelt RegulationsFisheries Order 200.20A
D. Furbearer RegulationsWildlife Conservation Order Amendment No. 1 of 2020
F. Elk RegulationsWildlife Conservation Order Amendment No. 3 of 2020
G. Migratory Game Bird Hunting SeasonsWildlife Conservation Order Amendment No. 4 of 2020
III. DIRECTOR – ACTION
III. FOR INFORMATION ONLY – DIRECTOR
A. Prohibited and Restricted Aquatic Invasive Species
Invasive Species Order Amendment No. 1 of 2020
B. Open Season Extension
Shooting Preserve Order Amendment No. 1 of 2020
1. Case Number 20190069 Forest Resources Division, Wexford County Sale of Surplus DNR-Managed Land
2. Case Number 20190185 Forest Resources Division, Cheboygan County Sale of Surplus DNR-Managed Land
3. Case Number 20190149 Forest Resources Division, Oscoda County Sale of Surplus DNR-Managed Land
4. Case Number 20190184 Forest Resources Division, Baraga County Sale of Surplus DNR-Managed Land
5. Case Number 20190237 Forest Resources Division, Otsego County Sale of Surplus DNR-Managed Land
6. Case Number 20190223 Parks and Recreation Division, Antrim County Sale of Surplus DNR-Managed Land
7. Case Number 20200003 Forest Resources Division, Lake County Village of Baldwin Release of Reverter
IV. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Signed copies of these recommended amendments, orders and transactions may be requested through the NRC assistant by calling 517-284-6367 or emailing nrc@michigan.gov.
If you’re unable to attend the meeting but wish to submit written comments on Agenda items, please write to: Natural Resources Commission, P.O. Box 30028, Lansing, Ml 48909 or email: nrc@michigan.gov. If you would like further information or would like to address the Commission, please contact the NRC Assistant at 517-284-6367 or email: nrc@michigan.gov. Persons registering on or before the Friday preceding the meeting will be all owed up to five {5) minutes for their presentation. Persons registering after the Friday preceding the meeting or at the meeting will be allowed up to three (3) minutes. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations should contact the NRC Assistant. Look for this Agenda and other Natural Resources Commission items at Natural Resources Commission webpage.