Gordon Grossenbacher
(231)843-9471
gordongr@myway.com

The Fin and Feather Club of Mason county is a proud affiliate of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs.

MUCC is a statewide conservation organization with nearly 60,000 individual members and more than 500 affiliated clubs.  For over sixty years, MUCC has worked to accomplish our mission of “Uniting citizens to conserve, protect and enhance Michigan's natural resources and outdoor heritage.” MUCC works to conserve Michigan's wildlife, fisheries, waters, forests, air, and soils by providing information, education and advocacy.  The organization educates and engages citizens through live animal programs, a youth camp, magazines for kids and adults, a television show, and resource lobbyists.

The MUCC convention was held June 21 and 22, 2008 in Sault Ste. Marie, Mi. Due to the large amount of written material, the following is just a summary of the Proposed resolution number, name and an indication of whether it passed or failed. Anyone wanting a more detailed description is welcome to call me and I’ll Promptly respond to your queries.

Pr-1 wolf Program funding - passed

Pr-2 wolf resolution – failed

Pr-3 baiting resolution – failed

Pr-4 cross bow as an option during archery season – failed

Pr-5 ice fishing – passed

Pr-6 equitable bear hunting opportunities – passed

Pr-7 off road vehicle (orv) helment use - failedPr-8 state forest timber sales – passed

Pr-9 feral hog registration and identification Program – passed

Pr-10 pelletized deer bait – failed

Pr-11 to support michigan conservation districts – passed

Pr-12 to Prevent the establishment of feral swine in michigan – passed

Pr-13 youth hunting – failed

Pr-14 by law change: addition of mission and diversity statement – passed

Pr-15 long term funding for michigan dnr – passed

Pr-16 farm bureau parnership - passed with amendment added

Pr-17 Propose access to feeral forest lands within the state of michigan - refered back to author

Pr-18 minimum size limit for yellow perch on lake st. Clair – failed

Pr-19 native american treaties – passed

Pr-20 resolution Process - tabled, needs rewrite

Pr-21 senior crossbow hunting during archery deer season – failed

emergency Proposed resolution - support for the tradition of the archery season - failed