Volume 14 Issue 2 February 2019

bull In this Issue bull Youth Membership MITU Fly Fishing School bull Great Lakes Climate KVCTU Youth Fly Fishing School bull Jobs Created from Hunting and Fishing Annual Meeting and Elections

Fund Raising Banquet March 13

Special Youth Membership

This year TU is offering a special offer for youth

members under 13

If you join or renew a Stream Explorers member for

$24 you ll receive Down by the River by Andrew

Weinerin addition to regular member benefits It is a

fun introduction to fly-fishing through stories

drawings and easy instructions Recommended for

ages 10 and under

Reviewed in Trout Fly Fisher Fly Fisherman

California Fly Fisher among others Its an

opportunity to share the love of our sport with a

new generation

Do you have an outstanding story you d like to

share about a youth event dedicated youth coordinator or youth member from your chapter or

counci l Please email Tara Granke or Franklin

Tate We would love to help you tell it

Great Lakes Region Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook - December 2018 shy

Highlights from this quarters report

bull Excessive rainfall across the Lake Superior basin from October 8-11 caused water levels to rise during a time of year when levels typically decrease

bull Rochester and Buffalo NY set a record for their coldest American Thanksgiving with high temperatures of -rc (20degF) and -rc (19degF) respectively

bull An EF-2 tornado occurred near Conneautville PA on October 2 more than 25 years since an October EF-2 tornado was recorded in PA

bull From November 25-26 21 cm (84 in) of snow fell on Chicago November 2018

was the fourth snowiest November on record for the city

bull By late November sustained snowpack existed around Lake Superior Lake Michigan and the Georgian Bay in Canada an early start to the winter season

bull Outlook According to American forecasters the temperature outlook shows an enhanced chance of above-normal temperatures for the western lakes while Canadian forecasters expect equal chances for above- near- and below-normal temperatures for the basin There is an equal chance for above- near- and below-normal precipitation for the basin except for the far southern region which has an increased chance for below-normal precipitation

Fund Raising Banquet

Mark your calendars for March 13 2019

New Venue American Legion

New Food BBQ Pale Blue Smoke

New report Michigan is No 1 among Great Lakes states for jobs created from hunting fishing purchases

Statewide economic impact supports 171000 jobs generates $112 billion annually- more than twice as much as previous estimates data suggest Michigan

needs to do more to promote outdoor sports address environmental threats

LANSING Mich - A first-of-its-kind study released Monday by Michigan United Conservation Clubs shows Michigan ranks first among the Great Lakes states for jobs created

from hunting- and fishing-related purchases shyand generates more than $112 billion annually

The data also show 171000 jobs are created and supported annually across Michigan by hunting and fishing putting those related activities in the top 10 percent of the states job-creation industries The greatest impact occurs in Southeast Michigan

The economic overall effect is more than twice as much as previous estimates from the US Fish and Wildlife Service according to the report

Michigan United Conservation Clubs commissioned the groundbreaking study in partnership with the Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business and with funding support from the CS Mott Foundation The projects goal was to more accurately quantify the impact sportsmen and sportswomen have on Michigans economic well-being

The research results reflect that the economic benefits for local communities in every region of the state by those who hunt and fish are vital to continuing Michigans prosperity now and in the future said Amy Trotter MUCC executive director

Findings from the MUCC-MSU study were released during a news conference at MSUs Demmer Center in Lansing that in addition to Trotter was attended by Michigan Department of Natural Resources Director Daniel Eichinger state Sen Curtis Hertel Jr D-East Lansing Bill Demmer director of MSUs internationally acclaimed sports shooting training facility that was the site of the news conference Jeff Poet president and co-owner of Jays Sporting Goods and a member of the Michigan Wildlife Council and leaders in Michigans business conservation and tourism sectors

MUCC also hosted an afternoon news media teleconference that included Trotter Eichinger Dennis Eade executive director of the Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fishermen s

Association and a member of the Tourism Industry Coalition of Michigan state Rep Gary Howell R-North Branch chair of the House Natural Resources Committee and state Rep Leslie Love D-Detroit co-chair of the Michigan Legislative Sportsmens Caucus

The MUCC report is believed to be the most comprehensive effort to date measuring the annual statewide economic impact by Michigans 700000 hunters and 11 million anglers $8 9 billion from hunting and $2 3 billion from fishing stemming from purchasing gear and clothing booking hotel rooms buying meals and more

This is information the conservation community has long needed to improve our understanding of the financial importance of outdoor recreation Eichinger said MUCC Michigan State University and the CS Mott Foundation deserve credit for their valuable scholarship that quantifies more clearly than ever how hunting and fishing are essential ingredients in Michigans diverse economic stew

The report shows that for every $1 million spent on hunting- and fishing-related purchases in Michigan 1961 jobs are created for state residents Michigan tops the Great Lakes states by this measurement followed by

bull Ohio where every $1 million spent on hunting- and fishing-related purchases creates 1958 jobs

bull Minnesota where every $1 million spent creates 1948 jobs

bull Pennsylvania where every $1 million spent creates 1935 jobs

bull New York where every $1 million spent creates 1889 jobs

bull Indiana where every $1 million spent creates 1513 jobs

bull Illinois where every $1 million spent creates 1503 jobs and

bull Wisconsin where every $1 million spent creates 1501 jobs

Previous estimates in Michigan and other states are based on a narrow formula that was applied most recently in 2011 Those estimates were derived from survey results of just 187 Michigan households and showed hunting and fishing contributed $47 billion annually to Michigans economy and supported 72000 jobs

The MUCC report is based on 2016 spending data and uses a new state-of-the-art economic modeling formula to clarify in more precise detail the contributions of hunting and fishing to Michigans economy The findings are based on a more robust analysis of data from the DNR and the US Department of Commerce

Inspired by the report members of Michigans conservation small business tourism andlegislative sectors called for state government leaders to launch a bipartisan push in 2019 that prioritizes more funding to

bull Prevent chronic wasting disease from spreading among Michigans deer herd

bull Contain and remediate per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances shycontaminants known collectively as PFAs that have worked their way into Michigans lakes rivers andgroundwater - to ensure the states game fish and waterfowl populations remain healthy and safe for human consumption and

bull Increase the number of people who hunt and fish in Michigan by promoting the sports benefits and by appealing to more diverse audiences

Because of the MUCC analysis people who never hunt or fish should have a new appreciation for the economic power Michigans sportsmen and sportswomen deliver and that helps make our state a great place to live work and recreate Howell said

All told hunting and fishing licenses generate about $62 million a year for wildlife and natural resources conservation projects in Michigan

with more than $40 million coming from hunting license sales By law that money is entirely dedicated to wildlife management and conservation activities

Michigan is one of the top states in the nation for hunting license purchases

In comparison with all states in the US Michigan ranks 11th in terms of job creation resulting from hunting and fishing expenditures by residents and 15th nationally with respect to job creation arising from hunting and fishing expenditures by out-of-state residents MSU researchers found

The MUCC report was authored by Professor of Business Dr Roger Calantone Demmer Legacy Professor Dr Shawnee K Vickery and Dr Joyce Wang all within MSUs Eli Broad College of Business

In Michigan every region feels the effect of hunting and fishing expenditures according to the report

bull Southeast (Wayne Oakland Macomb Monroe Washtenaw Livingston Genesee Lapeer St Clair Sanilac Tuscola and Huron counties) $37 billion

bull South Central (Lenawee Jackson Kalamazoo Ingham Hillsdale Branch St Joseph Calhoun Eaton Barry Kent Ionia Clinton Shiawassee Saginaw Gratiot Montcalm Newaygo Mecosta Isabella and Midland counties) $32 billion

bull Southwest (Muskegon Ottawa Allegan Van Buren Cass and Berrien counties) $1 billion

bull Northeast (Bay Arenac losco Alcona Alpena and Presque Isle counties) $451 million

bull North Central (Emmet Cheboygan Charlevoix Antrim Otsego Montmorency Kalkaska Crawford Oscoda Wexford Missaukee Roscommon Ogemaw Lake Osceola Clare and Gladwin counties) $960 million

bull Northwest (Grand Traverse Leelanau Benzie Manistee Mason and Oceana counties) $440 million

bull Upper Peninsula $681 million

Its clear that small businesses throughout the Great Lakes State rely on hunters and fishermen to keep their cash registers ringing all year long said Jeff Poet president and coshyowner of Jays Sporting Goods and a member of the Michigan Wildlife Council

Additionally license fees and surcharges on hunting and fishing pay for most of the wildlife conservation and habitat restoration work done by the DNR But as the number of people hunting and fishing continues to decline with an aging population state leaders are concerned about how the resulting revenue loss will affect Michigans economy - and natural resource conservation efforts

A recent demographic analysis conducted by Michigan Technological University shows the number of firearm deer-hunting licenses sold in Michigan has dropped nearly 21 percent over two decades - from a 1998 high of 785000 deer hunters to 621000 in 2017 By 2035 projections are that the late-90s rate will be cut by more than half

Hunters and anglers foot virtually the entire bill for conservation in Michigan and across the nation A continued decline in that base has huge implications for how we manage conservation of our forests and fields wildlife our lakes rivers and streams today and in the future Eade said

While the DNR sporting groups and the states Pure Michigan campaign are expanding their outreach to attract younger hunters minorities and women Howell and Love said they are committed to ensuring Michigan will explore more innovative strategies to adjust to the states aging hunters and fishermen population

In Nebraska for example a grassroots education campaign is successfully utilizing a variety of hands-on activities programs and

Spanish-language messaging to engage families in high-density Latino communities and encourage them to become fishing enthusiasts

We must work together to better promote the joys and opportunities of hunting and fishing in the Great Lakes State to younger and more diverse audiences if we want to grow participation and ensure these sports remain a key cog in Michigans economy Love said

A copy of the MUCC-MSU report is available here

Michigan Trout Unlimited Fly Fishing School

The Michigan Trout Unlimited Fly Fishing School is indeed one of the finest and has been in existence for 49 years The 3-day school seeks to improve the skill of fly fishers from beginner to expert and is held once a year in early June on the Boardman River approx 12 miles from Traverse City Mi

The 2019 school will be June 7 - 9 2019

There are 3 levels of instruction

Beginners are instructed in the basics of fly casting and fly fishing and are introduced to a wide variety of angling interests

Experienced fly fishers will improve their skills technique and knowledge of the sport in the Intermediate and Advanced levels

Go to wwwtuffs org for more info

YOUTH CAMP 2019

The following dates are for this years camp Begins on Sunday at noon June 23rd

2019 and ends on Thursday at noon June 2ih 2019

Location of the camp is at the DNRs Ralph A MacMullan Conference Center on North Higgins Lake The center is located at 104 Conservation Dr Roscommon MI 48653

Cost for the camp is $35000 per camper KVCTU provides a 50 matching of funds for each camper to cover the total cost for the four day camp of $70000 Additional financial assistance is available upon request

The camp is open to boys amp girls ages 14-16

Applications for camp can be found by going to the Kalamazoo Valley Chapters website wwwkvctuorqcategorylmichigan-youth-troutshycamp click on the 2019 Mich Trout Camp Continue Reading icon which will take you to the camp page There you ll find the 2019 Application Camp Rules and Daily Events Schedule There is also a link to the Youth Camp on the MITU web site at michigantu org Look for Mich TU Youth Trout Camp article and click on the kvctu org link

Camp is limited to 20 campers each year with minor exceptions

There are 13 full time adult staff and three Jr Counselors for the 2019 camp This includes medical personnel for first aid or medical issues

Deadline for Camp Applications are April 15th 2019 to the camp registrar with minor exceptions

Leon P Martuch Chapter Elections

Elections for 4 BOD members take place on March 5 2019 at our annual meeting Contact any BOD member if you are interested in running for a 3 year BOD position

The meeting is held at Scientific Anglers at 630 PM

was the fourth snowiest November on record for the city

bull By late November sustained snowpack existed around Lake Superior Lake Michigan and the Georgian Bay in Canada an early start to the winter season

bull Outlook According to American forecasters the temperature outlook shows an enhanced chance of above-normal temperatures for the western lakes while Canadian forecasters expect equal chances for above- near- and below-normal temperatures for the basin There is an equal chance for above- near- and below-normal precipitation for the basin except for the far southern region which has an increased chance for below-normal precipitation

Fund Raising Banquet

Mark your calendars for March 13 2019

New Venue American Legion

New Food BBQ Pale Blue Smoke

New report Michigan is No 1 among Great Lakes states for jobs created from hunting fishing purchases

Statewide economic impact supports 171000 jobs generates $112 billion annually- more than twice as much as previous estimates data suggest Michigan

needs to do more to promote outdoor sports address environmental threats

LANSING Mich - A first-of-its-kind study released Monday by Michigan United Conservation Clubs shows Michigan ranks first among the Great Lakes states for jobs created

from hunting- and fishing-related purchases shyand generates more than $112 billion annually

The data also show 171000 jobs are created and supported annually across Michigan by hunting and fishing putting those related activities in the top 10 percent of the states job-creation industries The greatest impact occurs in Southeast Michigan

The economic overall effect is more than twice as much as previous estimates from the US Fish and Wildlife Service according to the report

Michigan United Conservation Clubs commissioned the groundbreaking study in partnership with the Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business and with funding support from the CS Mott Foundation The projects goal was to more accurately quantify the impact sportsmen and sportswomen have on Michigans economic well-being

The research results reflect that the economic benefits for local communities in every region of the state by those who hunt and fish are vital to continuing Michigans prosperity now and in the future said Amy Trotter MUCC executive director

Findings from the MUCC-MSU study were released during a news conference at MSUs Demmer Center in Lansing that in addition to Trotter was attended by Michigan Department of Natural Resources Director Daniel Eichinger state Sen Curtis Hertel Jr D-East Lansing Bill Demmer director of MSUs internationally acclaimed sports shooting training facility that was the site of the news conference Jeff Poet president and co-owner of Jays Sporting Goods and a member of the Michigan Wildlife Council and leaders in Michigans business conservation and tourism sectors

MUCC also hosted an afternoon news media teleconference that included Trotter Eichinger Dennis Eade executive director of the Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fishermen s

Association and a member of the Tourism Industry Coalition of Michigan state Rep Gary Howell R-North Branch chair of the House Natural Resources Committee and state Rep Leslie Love D-Detroit co-chair of the Michigan Legislative Sportsmens Caucus

The MUCC report is believed to be the most comprehensive effort to date measuring the annual statewide economic impact by Michigans 700000 hunters and 11 million anglers $8 9 billion from hunting and $2 3 billion from fishing stemming from purchasing gear and clothing booking hotel rooms buying meals and more

This is information the conservation community has long needed to improve our understanding of the financial importance of outdoor recreation Eichinger said MUCC Michigan State University and the CS Mott Foundation deserve credit for their valuable scholarship that quantifies more clearly than ever how hunting and fishing are essential ingredients in Michigans diverse economic stew

The report shows that for every $1 million spent on hunting- and fishing-related purchases in Michigan 1961 jobs are created for state residents Michigan tops the Great Lakes states by this measurement followed by

bull Ohio where every $1 million spent on hunting- and fishing-related purchases creates 1958 jobs

bull Minnesota where every $1 million spent creates 1948 jobs

bull Pennsylvania where every $1 million spent creates 1935 jobs

bull New York where every $1 million spent creates 1889 jobs

bull Indiana where every $1 million spent creates 1513 jobs

bull Illinois where every $1 million spent creates 1503 jobs and

bull Wisconsin where every $1 million spent creates 1501 jobs

Previous estimates in Michigan and other states are based on a narrow formula that was applied most recently in 2011 Those estimates were derived from survey results of just 187 Michigan households and showed hunting and fishing contributed $47 billion annually to Michigans economy and supported 72000 jobs

The MUCC report is based on 2016 spending data and uses a new state-of-the-art economic modeling formula to clarify in more precise detail the contributions of hunting and fishing to Michigans economy The findings are based on a more robust analysis of data from the DNR and the US Department of Commerce

Inspired by the report members of Michigans conservation small business tourism andlegislative sectors called for state government leaders to launch a bipartisan push in 2019 that prioritizes more funding to

bull Prevent chronic wasting disease from spreading among Michigans deer herd

bull Contain and remediate per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances shycontaminants known collectively as PFAs that have worked their way into Michigans lakes rivers andgroundwater - to ensure the states game fish and waterfowl populations remain healthy and safe for human consumption and

bull Increase the number of people who hunt and fish in Michigan by promoting the sports benefits and by appealing to more diverse audiences

Because of the MUCC analysis people who never hunt or fish should have a new appreciation for the economic power Michigans sportsmen and sportswomen deliver and that helps make our state a great place to live work and recreate Howell said

All told hunting and fishing licenses generate about $62 million a year for wildlife and natural resources conservation projects in Michigan

with more than $40 million coming from hunting license sales By law that money is entirely dedicated to wildlife management and conservation activities

Michigan is one of the top states in the nation for hunting license purchases

In comparison with all states in the US Michigan ranks 11th in terms of job creation resulting from hunting and fishing expenditures by residents and 15th nationally with respect to job creation arising from hunting and fishing expenditures by out-of-state residents MSU researchers found

The MUCC report was authored by Professor of Business Dr Roger Calantone Demmer Legacy Professor Dr Shawnee K Vickery and Dr Joyce Wang all within MSUs Eli Broad College of Business

In Michigan every region feels the effect of hunting and fishing expenditures according to the report

bull Southeast (Wayne Oakland Macomb Monroe Washtenaw Livingston Genesee Lapeer St Clair Sanilac Tuscola and Huron counties) $37 billion

bull South Central (Lenawee Jackson Kalamazoo Ingham Hillsdale Branch St Joseph Calhoun Eaton Barry Kent Ionia Clinton Shiawassee Saginaw Gratiot Montcalm Newaygo Mecosta Isabella and Midland counties) $32 billion

bull Southwest (Muskegon Ottawa Allegan Van Buren Cass and Berrien counties) $1 billion

bull Northeast (Bay Arenac losco Alcona Alpena and Presque Isle counties) $451 million

bull North Central (Emmet Cheboygan Charlevoix Antrim Otsego Montmorency Kalkaska Crawford Oscoda Wexford Missaukee Roscommon Ogemaw Lake Osceola Clare and Gladwin counties) $960 million

bull Northwest (Grand Traverse Leelanau Benzie Manistee Mason and Oceana counties) $440 million

bull Upper Peninsula $681 million

Its clear that small businesses throughout the Great Lakes State rely on hunters and fishermen to keep their cash registers ringing all year long said Jeff Poet president and coshyowner of Jays Sporting Goods and a member of the Michigan Wildlife Council

Additionally license fees and surcharges on hunting and fishing pay for most of the wildlife conservation and habitat restoration work done by the DNR But as the number of people hunting and fishing continues to decline with an aging population state leaders are concerned about how the resulting revenue loss will affect Michigans economy - and natural resource conservation efforts

A recent demographic analysis conducted by Michigan Technological University shows the number of firearm deer-hunting licenses sold in Michigan has dropped nearly 21 percent over two decades - from a 1998 high of 785000 deer hunters to 621000 in 2017 By 2035 projections are that the late-90s rate will be cut by more than half

Hunters and anglers foot virtually the entire bill for conservation in Michigan and across the nation A continued decline in that base has huge implications for how we manage conservation of our forests and fields wildlife our lakes rivers and streams today and in the future Eade said

While the DNR sporting groups and the states Pure Michigan campaign are expanding their outreach to attract younger hunters minorities and women Howell and Love said they are committed to ensuring Michigan will explore more innovative strategies to adjust to the states aging hunters and fishermen population

In Nebraska for example a grassroots education campaign is successfully utilizing a variety of hands-on activities programs and

Spanish-language messaging to engage families in high-density Latino communities and encourage them to become fishing enthusiasts

We must work together to better promote the joys and opportunities of hunting and fishing in the Great Lakes State to younger and more diverse audiences if we want to grow participation and ensure these sports remain a key cog in Michigans economy Love said

A copy of the MUCC-MSU report is available here

Michigan Trout Unlimited Fly Fishing School

The Michigan Trout Unlimited Fly Fishing School is indeed one of the finest and has been in existence for 49 years The 3-day school seeks to improve the skill of fly fishers from beginner to expert and is held once a year in early June on the Boardman River approx 12 miles from Traverse City Mi

The 2019 school will be June 7 - 9 2019

There are 3 levels of instruction

Beginners are instructed in the basics of fly casting and fly fishing and are introduced to a wide variety of angling interests

Experienced fly fishers will improve their skills technique and knowledge of the sport in the Intermediate and Advanced levels

Go to wwwtuffs org for more info

YOUTH CAMP 2019

The following dates are for this years camp Begins on Sunday at noon June 23rd

2019 and ends on Thursday at noon June 2ih 2019

Location of the camp is at the DNRs Ralph A MacMullan Conference Center on North Higgins Lake The center is located at 104 Conservation Dr Roscommon MI 48653

Cost for the camp is $35000 per camper KVCTU provides a 50 matching of funds for each camper to cover the total cost for the four day camp of $70000 Additional financial assistance is available upon request

The camp is open to boys amp girls ages 14-16

Applications for camp can be found by going to the Kalamazoo Valley Chapters website wwwkvctuorqcategorylmichigan-youth-troutshycamp click on the 2019 Mich Trout Camp Continue Reading icon which will take you to the camp page There you ll find the 2019 Application Camp Rules and Daily Events Schedule There is also a link to the Youth Camp on the MITU web site at michigantu org Look for Mich TU Youth Trout Camp article and click on the kvctu org link

Camp is limited to 20 campers each year with minor exceptions

There are 13 full time adult staff and three Jr Counselors for the 2019 camp This includes medical personnel for first aid or medical issues

Deadline for Camp Applications are April 15th 2019 to the camp registrar with minor exceptions

Leon P Martuch Chapter Elections

Elections for 4 BOD members take place on March 5 2019 at our annual meeting Contact any BOD member if you are interested in running for a 3 year BOD position

The meeting is held at Scientific Anglers at 630 PM

Association and a member of the Tourism Industry Coalition of Michigan state Rep Gary Howell R-North Branch chair of the House Natural Resources Committee and state Rep Leslie Love D-Detroit co-chair of the Michigan Legislative Sportsmens Caucus

The MUCC report is believed to be the most comprehensive effort to date measuring the annual statewide economic impact by Michigans 700000 hunters and 11 million anglers $8 9 billion from hunting and $2 3 billion from fishing stemming from purchasing gear and clothing booking hotel rooms buying meals and more

This is information the conservation community has long needed to improve our understanding of the financial importance of outdoor recreation Eichinger said MUCC Michigan State University and the CS Mott Foundation deserve credit for their valuable scholarship that quantifies more clearly than ever how hunting and fishing are essential ingredients in Michigans diverse economic stew

The report shows that for every $1 million spent on hunting- and fishing-related purchases in Michigan 1961 jobs are created for state residents Michigan tops the Great Lakes states by this measurement followed by

bull Ohio where every $1 million spent on hunting- and fishing-related purchases creates 1958 jobs

bull Minnesota where every $1 million spent creates 1948 jobs

bull Pennsylvania where every $1 million spent creates 1935 jobs

bull New York where every $1 million spent creates 1889 jobs

bull Indiana where every $1 million spent creates 1513 jobs

bull Illinois where every $1 million spent creates 1503 jobs and

bull Wisconsin where every $1 million spent creates 1501 jobs

Previous estimates in Michigan and other states are based on a narrow formula that was applied most recently in 2011 Those estimates were derived from survey results of just 187 Michigan households and showed hunting and fishing contributed $47 billion annually to Michigans economy and supported 72000 jobs

The MUCC report is based on 2016 spending data and uses a new state-of-the-art economic modeling formula to clarify in more precise detail the contributions of hunting and fishing to Michigans economy The findings are based on a more robust analysis of data from the DNR and the US Department of Commerce

Inspired by the report members of Michigans conservation small business tourism andlegislative sectors called for state government leaders to launch a bipartisan push in 2019 that prioritizes more funding to

bull Prevent chronic wasting disease from spreading among Michigans deer herd

bull Contain and remediate per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances shycontaminants known collectively as PFAs that have worked their way into Michigans lakes rivers andgroundwater - to ensure the states game fish and waterfowl populations remain healthy and safe for human consumption and

bull Increase the number of people who hunt and fish in Michigan by promoting the sports benefits and by appealing to more diverse audiences

Because of the MUCC analysis people who never hunt or fish should have a new appreciation for the economic power Michigans sportsmen and sportswomen deliver and that helps make our state a great place to live work and recreate Howell said

All told hunting and fishing licenses generate about $62 million a year for wildlife and natural resources conservation projects in Michigan

with more than $40 million coming from hunting license sales By law that money is entirely dedicated to wildlife management and conservation activities

Michigan is one of the top states in the nation for hunting license purchases

In comparison with all states in the US Michigan ranks 11th in terms of job creation resulting from hunting and fishing expenditures by residents and 15th nationally with respect to job creation arising from hunting and fishing expenditures by out-of-state residents MSU researchers found

The MUCC report was authored by Professor of Business Dr Roger Calantone Demmer Legacy Professor Dr Shawnee K Vickery and Dr Joyce Wang all within MSUs Eli Broad College of Business

In Michigan every region feels the effect of hunting and fishing expenditures according to the report

bull Southeast (Wayne Oakland Macomb Monroe Washtenaw Livingston Genesee Lapeer St Clair Sanilac Tuscola and Huron counties) $37 billion

bull South Central (Lenawee Jackson Kalamazoo Ingham Hillsdale Branch St Joseph Calhoun Eaton Barry Kent Ionia Clinton Shiawassee Saginaw Gratiot Montcalm Newaygo Mecosta Isabella and Midland counties) $32 billion

bull Southwest (Muskegon Ottawa Allegan Van Buren Cass and Berrien counties) $1 billion

bull Northeast (Bay Arenac losco Alcona Alpena and Presque Isle counties) $451 million

bull North Central (Emmet Cheboygan Charlevoix Antrim Otsego Montmorency Kalkaska Crawford Oscoda Wexford Missaukee Roscommon Ogemaw Lake Osceola Clare and Gladwin counties) $960 million

bull Northwest (Grand Traverse Leelanau Benzie Manistee Mason and Oceana counties) $440 million

bull Upper Peninsula $681 million

Its clear that small businesses throughout the Great Lakes State rely on hunters and fishermen to keep their cash registers ringing all year long said Jeff Poet president and coshyowner of Jays Sporting Goods and a member of the Michigan Wildlife Council

Additionally license fees and surcharges on hunting and fishing pay for most of the wildlife conservation and habitat restoration work done by the DNR But as the number of people hunting and fishing continues to decline with an aging population state leaders are concerned about how the resulting revenue loss will affect Michigans economy - and natural resource conservation efforts

A recent demographic analysis conducted by Michigan Technological University shows the number of firearm deer-hunting licenses sold in Michigan has dropped nearly 21 percent over two decades - from a 1998 high of 785000 deer hunters to 621000 in 2017 By 2035 projections are that the late-90s rate will be cut by more than half

Hunters and anglers foot virtually the entire bill for conservation in Michigan and across the nation A continued decline in that base has huge implications for how we manage conservation of our forests and fields wildlife our lakes rivers and streams today and in the future Eade said

While the DNR sporting groups and the states Pure Michigan campaign are expanding their outreach to attract younger hunters minorities and women Howell and Love said they are committed to ensuring Michigan will explore more innovative strategies to adjust to the states aging hunters and fishermen population

In Nebraska for example a grassroots education campaign is successfully utilizing a variety of hands-on activities programs and

Spanish-language messaging to engage families in high-density Latino communities and encourage them to become fishing enthusiasts

We must work together to better promote the joys and opportunities of hunting and fishing in the Great Lakes State to younger and more diverse audiences if we want to grow participation and ensure these sports remain a key cog in Michigans economy Love said

A copy of the MUCC-MSU report is available here

Michigan Trout Unlimited Fly Fishing School

The Michigan Trout Unlimited Fly Fishing School is indeed one of the finest and has been in existence for 49 years The 3-day school seeks to improve the skill of fly fishers from beginner to expert and is held once a year in early June on the Boardman River approx 12 miles from Traverse City Mi

The 2019 school will be June 7 - 9 2019

There are 3 levels of instruction

Beginners are instructed in the basics of fly casting and fly fishing and are introduced to a wide variety of angling interests

Experienced fly fishers will improve their skills technique and knowledge of the sport in the Intermediate and Advanced levels

Go to wwwtuffs org for more info

YOUTH CAMP 2019

The following dates are for this years camp Begins on Sunday at noon June 23rd

2019 and ends on Thursday at noon June 2ih 2019

Location of the camp is at the DNRs Ralph A MacMullan Conference Center on North Higgins Lake The center is located at 104 Conservation Dr Roscommon MI 48653

Cost for the camp is $35000 per camper KVCTU provides a 50 matching of funds for each camper to cover the total cost for the four day camp of $70000 Additional financial assistance is available upon request

The camp is open to boys amp girls ages 14-16

Applications for camp can be found by going to the Kalamazoo Valley Chapters website wwwkvctuorqcategorylmichigan-youth-troutshycamp click on the 2019 Mich Trout Camp Continue Reading icon which will take you to the camp page There you ll find the 2019 Application Camp Rules and Daily Events Schedule There is also a link to the Youth Camp on the MITU web site at michigantu org Look for Mich TU Youth Trout Camp article and click on the kvctu org link

Camp is limited to 20 campers each year with minor exceptions

There are 13 full time adult staff and three Jr Counselors for the 2019 camp This includes medical personnel for first aid or medical issues

Deadline for Camp Applications are April 15th 2019 to the camp registrar with minor exceptions

Leon P Martuch Chapter Elections

Elections for 4 BOD members take place on March 5 2019 at our annual meeting Contact any BOD member if you are interested in running for a 3 year BOD position

The meeting is held at Scientific Anglers at 630 PM

with more than $40 million coming from hunting license sales By law that money is entirely dedicated to wildlife management and conservation activities

Michigan is one of the top states in the nation for hunting license purchases

In comparison with all states in the US Michigan ranks 11th in terms of job creation resulting from hunting and fishing expenditures by residents and 15th nationally with respect to job creation arising from hunting and fishing expenditures by out-of-state residents MSU researchers found

The MUCC report was authored by Professor of Business Dr Roger Calantone Demmer Legacy Professor Dr Shawnee K Vickery and Dr Joyce Wang all within MSUs Eli Broad College of Business

In Michigan every region feels the effect of hunting and fishing expenditures according to the report

bull Southeast (Wayne Oakland Macomb Monroe Washtenaw Livingston Genesee Lapeer St Clair Sanilac Tuscola and Huron counties) $37 billion

bull South Central (Lenawee Jackson Kalamazoo Ingham Hillsdale Branch St Joseph Calhoun Eaton Barry Kent Ionia Clinton Shiawassee Saginaw Gratiot Montcalm Newaygo Mecosta Isabella and Midland counties) $32 billion

bull Southwest (Muskegon Ottawa Allegan Van Buren Cass and Berrien counties) $1 billion

bull Northeast (Bay Arenac losco Alcona Alpena and Presque Isle counties) $451 million

bull North Central (Emmet Cheboygan Charlevoix Antrim Otsego Montmorency Kalkaska Crawford Oscoda Wexford Missaukee Roscommon Ogemaw Lake Osceola Clare and Gladwin counties) $960 million

bull Northwest (Grand Traverse Leelanau Benzie Manistee Mason and Oceana counties) $440 million

bull Upper Peninsula $681 million

Its clear that small businesses throughout the Great Lakes State rely on hunters and fishermen to keep their cash registers ringing all year long said Jeff Poet president and coshyowner of Jays Sporting Goods and a member of the Michigan Wildlife Council

Additionally license fees and surcharges on hunting and fishing pay for most of the wildlife conservation and habitat restoration work done by the DNR But as the number of people hunting and fishing continues to decline with an aging population state leaders are concerned about how the resulting revenue loss will affect Michigans economy - and natural resource conservation efforts

A recent demographic analysis conducted by Michigan Technological University shows the number of firearm deer-hunting licenses sold in Michigan has dropped nearly 21 percent over two decades - from a 1998 high of 785000 deer hunters to 621000 in 2017 By 2035 projections are that the late-90s rate will be cut by more than half

Hunters and anglers foot virtually the entire bill for conservation in Michigan and across the nation A continued decline in that base has huge implications for how we manage conservation of our forests and fields wildlife our lakes rivers and streams today and in the future Eade said

While the DNR sporting groups and the states Pure Michigan campaign are expanding their outreach to attract younger hunters minorities and women Howell and Love said they are committed to ensuring Michigan will explore more innovative strategies to adjust to the states aging hunters and fishermen population

In Nebraska for example a grassroots education campaign is successfully utilizing a variety of hands-on activities programs and

Spanish-language messaging to engage families in high-density Latino communities and encourage them to become fishing enthusiasts

We must work together to better promote the joys and opportunities of hunting and fishing in the Great Lakes State to younger and more diverse audiences if we want to grow participation and ensure these sports remain a key cog in Michigans economy Love said

A copy of the MUCC-MSU report is available here

Michigan Trout Unlimited Fly Fishing School

The Michigan Trout Unlimited Fly Fishing School is indeed one of the finest and has been in existence for 49 years The 3-day school seeks to improve the skill of fly fishers from beginner to expert and is held once a year in early June on the Boardman River approx 12 miles from Traverse City Mi

The 2019 school will be June 7 - 9 2019

There are 3 levels of instruction

Beginners are instructed in the basics of fly casting and fly fishing and are introduced to a wide variety of angling interests

Experienced fly fishers will improve their skills technique and knowledge of the sport in the Intermediate and Advanced levels

Go to wwwtuffs org for more info

YOUTH CAMP 2019

The following dates are for this years camp Begins on Sunday at noon June 23rd

2019 and ends on Thursday at noon June 2ih 2019

Location of the camp is at the DNRs Ralph A MacMullan Conference Center on North Higgins Lake The center is located at 104 Conservation Dr Roscommon MI 48653

Cost for the camp is $35000 per camper KVCTU provides a 50 matching of funds for each camper to cover the total cost for the four day camp of $70000 Additional financial assistance is available upon request

The camp is open to boys amp girls ages 14-16

Applications for camp can be found by going to the Kalamazoo Valley Chapters website wwwkvctuorqcategorylmichigan-youth-troutshycamp click on the 2019 Mich Trout Camp Continue Reading icon which will take you to the camp page There you ll find the 2019 Application Camp Rules and Daily Events Schedule There is also a link to the Youth Camp on the MITU web site at michigantu org Look for Mich TU Youth Trout Camp article and click on the kvctu org link

Camp is limited to 20 campers each year with minor exceptions

There are 13 full time adult staff and three Jr Counselors for the 2019 camp This includes medical personnel for first aid or medical issues

Deadline for Camp Applications are April 15th 2019 to the camp registrar with minor exceptions

Leon P Martuch Chapter Elections

Elections for 4 BOD members take place on March 5 2019 at our annual meeting Contact any BOD member if you are interested in running for a 3 year BOD position

The meeting is held at Scientific Anglers at 630 PM

Spanish-language messaging to engage families in high-density Latino communities and encourage them to become fishing enthusiasts

We must work together to better promote the joys and opportunities of hunting and fishing in the Great Lakes State to younger and more diverse audiences if we want to grow participation and ensure these sports remain a key cog in Michigans economy Love said

A copy of the MUCC-MSU report is available here

Michigan Trout Unlimited Fly Fishing School

The Michigan Trout Unlimited Fly Fishing School is indeed one of the finest and has been in existence for 49 years The 3-day school seeks to improve the skill of fly fishers from beginner to expert and is held once a year in early June on the Boardman River approx 12 miles from Traverse City Mi

The 2019 school will be June 7 - 9 2019

There are 3 levels of instruction

Beginners are instructed in the basics of fly casting and fly fishing and are introduced to a wide variety of angling interests

Experienced fly fishers will improve their skills technique and knowledge of the sport in the Intermediate and Advanced levels

Go to wwwtuffs org for more info

YOUTH CAMP 2019

The following dates are for this years camp Begins on Sunday at noon June 23rd

2019 and ends on Thursday at noon June 2ih 2019

Location of the camp is at the DNRs Ralph A MacMullan Conference Center on North Higgins Lake The center is located at 104 Conservation Dr Roscommon MI 48653

Cost for the camp is $35000 per camper KVCTU provides a 50 matching of funds for each camper to cover the total cost for the four day camp of $70000 Additional financial assistance is available upon request

The camp is open to boys amp girls ages 14-16

Applications for camp can be found by going to the Kalamazoo Valley Chapters website wwwkvctuorqcategorylmichigan-youth-troutshycamp click on the 2019 Mich Trout Camp Continue Reading icon which will take you to the camp page There you ll find the 2019 Application Camp Rules and Daily Events Schedule There is also a link to the Youth Camp on the MITU web site at michigantu org Look for Mich TU Youth Trout Camp article and click on the kvctu org link

Camp is limited to 20 campers each year with minor exceptions

There are 13 full time adult staff and three Jr Counselors for the 2019 camp This includes medical personnel for first aid or medical issues

Deadline for Camp Applications are April 15th 2019 to the camp registrar with minor exceptions

Leon P Martuch Chapter Elections

Elections for 4 BOD members take place on March 5 2019 at our annual meeting Contact any BOD member if you are interested in running for a 3 year BOD position

The meeting is held at Scientific Anglers at 630 PM

Adams Fly Print

We have some prints of the Adams Fly by Beth

50 thWard Donahue that celebrate TUs

Anniversary Costs are $12000 and $16000

(remarked) Contact Ross Rosenbrock 989-513-7691

rrosenbrocklivecom Check out our website

State Council wwwmichigantuorg

Executive Director Bryan Burroughs

bryanburroughsmichigantuorg

Aquatic Biologist - Kristin Thomas

kthomasmichigantu org

Chairman - Greg Walz

Vice Chairman-

Past Chairman Tom Quail tq Lffiilmichigantnorg

Secretary - JtIike Lagowski

Treasurer - Rob Smith - rsmith michiganruotg

National Council Rep Rob Smith rsmithmichiganruorg

L P Martuch BOD Meetings

February 5 2019 at Scientific Anglers 530 PM

2018-2019 Chapter Officers

Josh Jenkins - President

Steve Wilkowski - Vice President

Brad Befus - Secretary

John Winchester - Treasurer

George Killat - Membership Secretary

stevewilkowskisictechcom

LP Martuch - Board of Directors

Brad Befus (2021) 866-587-6747 shybefusbscientificanglerscom - Secretary

Ava Befus (2021) 651-955-5549 shyavafus4icliud com

Will Halphen (2021) 989-708-1749shywhalphengmail com

Harley Holsinger (2019) 989-667-0581 shyharleyohvecom - BOD

Josh Jenkins (2020) 989-495-7151 jenkinsjscientificanglerscom - President

Erick Johnson (2019) 989-430-5011 johnsonerickscientificanglerscom

George Killat (2019) 989-430-1179shytugeorgekcharternet - Membership

Thomas Monto (2020) 989-430-8327shy

t8montoaolcom

Mark Rapanos (2021) 989-20-0198 shymarkrapanosgmailcom - BOD

Ross Rosenbrock (2020) 989-513-7691 rrosenbrocklivecom

John Winchester (2020) 989-631-0122 jgwinchattnet shyTreasurerHatch Book

Steve Wilkowski (2019) 989-495-7151

Committee Chainnen

Bill Holler 989-284-6566 fWhollerchanerminet shyProjectsProperty

John Van Dalen 989-631-6873 jvd6shgmailcom - Special Events

Interesting web sites

httpwwwmartuchtuorgPagesdefaultaspx Leon P Martuch Website

httph20usgsgov Hydrology data for all rivers in

the US

httpwwwtotalflyfishingcom Fly Fishing Website

wwwflyanglersonlinecom Fly patterns articles

and general information

httpinfoabrfcnoaagovrfc-wfohtml National

Weather Service river forecasts

wwwtuorg Home page Trout Unlimited

wwwsteelheadsitecom Steelhead information

wwwfedflyfishersorg Federation of Flyfishers

Home Page

httpUwwwmichigantuorg Michigan Council of

Trout Unlimited Home Page

wwwfffglcorg Federation of Fly Fishers

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advertisements are approved by the editor only for relevance

wwwlssuedu Lake Superior State University Fish

cam at the power plant at the 500

wwwtrailstotroutcom Website for trout fishing

On Line Fishing Log mydailyfishinglogcom

Guide to fly fishing waters of the US shywwwkyndoutdoorscom

American Museum of Fly Fishing wwwamffcom

Anglers of the AuSable wwwAuSableAnglersorg

On AOL Look under Interest Hobbies and Fishing

We will publish more sites as they become known

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Chapter can greatly benefit by having you sign up a new

member Log onto wwwtuorgintro and you can get a

special introductory rate of $17 50 Be sure to enter

code 250 so our Chapter will receive credit for the

membership This would make a great gift for your

fishing buddy

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