Michigan Wildlife Council to meet in Muskegon

Lansing – The Michigan Wildlife Council (MWC) will meet from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at the Lake Michigan Center, 740 W. Shoreline Drive, Muskegon.

Agenda items include a financial report and a presentation by Gϋd Marketing, the firm working on the promotional media campaign to inform the general public about the benefits of hunting, fishing and trapping in Michigan. Beginning at 9:15 a.m., the firm will offer a creative presentation.

Following the Gϋd Marketing presentation, the MWC will receive public comments beginning at 11 a.m. Persons wishing to address the council during that time may register with Kathy McGonagle, assistant to the Michigan Wildlife Council, by either calling 517-284-6056 or emailing mcgonaglek@michigan.gov. Each individual will be limited to three minutes. Registration also will be available during the meeting.

The Michigan Wildlife Council is a nine-member public body established by Public Act 246 of 2013. Members are appointed by the governor and subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Created by the Legislature to direct the expenditures of the Michigan Wildlife Management Public Education Fund, the council works in conjunction with Gϋd Marketing to promote the essential role that sportsmen and sportswomen play in furthering wildlife conservation and to provide education about hunting, fishing and taking of game.

For more information on the Michigan Wildlife Council, visit www.hereformioutdoors.org.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go towww.michigan.gov/dnr