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    Forest Service announces decision on proposal to ban gun hunting and snowmobiling in areas of Huron-Manistee National Forests 

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    mrycar
    Published on 02-02-2012 3:10 PM     Number of Views: 96 
    Categories:
    1. Michigan

    Forest Service announces decision on proposal to ban gun hunting and snowmobiling in areas of Huron-Manistee National Forests

    Release Date: Jan 30, 2012
    Contact(s): Kenneth Arbogast

    January 30, 2012 For immediate release
    Contact: Kenneth Arbogast Office: ...
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    Elk township OHV vote 

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    mrycar
    Published on 01-26-2012 12:59 PM
    Categories:
    1. Michigan

    ELK TOWNSHIP
    REGULAR BOARD MEETING
    January 10, 2012


    Douglas Mann, supervisor, asked Dave Kott to offer a prayer for guidance at 6:59pm
    He then called the meeting to order at 7:00pm with Clerk, Vicki Gates, leading the Pledge of Allegiance
    Members present:
    Douglas Mann, Supervisor
    Vicki Gates, Clerk
    Carol Draper, Treasurer
    John Fairbanks, Trustee
    Sharon Young, Trustee


    Public Comments for future consideration-yellow trash bags off the roads


    S. Young -motion to approve December 13, 2011 minutes, J. Fairbanks-seconded; all in favor


    Treasurer’s Report-C. Draper (attached): S. Young-motion to accept the treasurer’s report, V. Gates seconded; ...
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    Stay safe on Ice 

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    mrycar
    Published on 01-25-2012 9:59 AM     Number of Views: 47 
    Categories:
    1. Michigan
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    Holland —

    As temperatures plummet and water freezes, the Department of Natural Resources is warning anglers and anyone spending time outdoors to use caution when walking on or near ice.
    National Weather Service meteorologist Wayne Hoepner said that typically, 4 inches thick is safe for walking on ice, while 5 to 6 inches is thick enough to support the weight of a snowmobile or ATV.
    However, David VanSumeren, lieutenant with the Michigan DNR, said there’s no sure way to tell how thick ...
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    About Us 

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    mrycar
    Published on 12-23-2011 11:11 AM
    Categories:
    1. ATV OffRoad Club

    In 2004, ATV Offroad Club of Michigan (a non-profit (501c) organization) was created to benefit ATV riding in Michigan. In an effort to communicate with riders, communities, and businesses, the club created the website at www.atvoffroad.net. Since its inception, ATVOC has grown to be the premier ATV club based in Michigan and now includes members and sponsors in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Arizona and Canada.

    Our motto, PROMOTING SAFE and RESPONSIBLE RIDING HABITS, is the core of our club. In pursuit of this goal, ATVOC participates in safety certification, rider training, trail ...
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    BRC National Land Use Action Alert 

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    mrycar
    Published on 12-23-2011 10:31 AM   
    Categories:
    1. Michigan

    BRC National Land Use Action Alert
    Huron Manistee National Forests Revision Affects ROS
    Please email comments today!

    SITUATION:
    The 2006 Huron-Manistee NF Forest Plan was challenged in U.S. District Court in July of 2007. The challenge was brought by a anti-access/anti-hunting activist attorney who is seeking to ban all firearm hunting and motorized uses in areas with a Semi-Primitive Non Motorized (SPNM) Recreation Opportunity Spectrum classification.

    Initially, the courts ruled in favor of the Forest Service which had allowed firearm hunting and snowmobile use in SPNM areas. However, an appeal was filed with the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals which successfully reversed the prior decision. The appeals court found deficiencies in how the agency applied the Recreation Opportunity Spectrum ...
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    MI-TRALE celebrates 10 years. 

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    mrycar
    Published on 12-19-2011 10:41 PM
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    1. Michigan
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    Mi-TRALE celebrates 10 Years!

    December 19, 2011 10:33 AM
    Op-Ed by Skip Schulz

    Mi-TRALE hosted a group of Polaris OHV Engineers for a Trail Ride. Here the group is pictured at one of the many Scenic lookouts on the Mi-TRALE OHV Trail Network. It was a small group of Off Road Vehicle Riders that met on a Wednesday Night in July of 2001 to form Michigan Trails and Recreation Alliance of Land and the Environment (Mi-TRALE). The group decided that the Western Upper Peninsula (UP) needed an organization that would bring many different trail users 'together.' This has ultimately ...
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    Recreation Surveys Available for Ontonagon County, Village, and Township 

    Published on 12-15-2011 2:39 PM     Number of Views: 149 
    Categories:
    1. Michigan

    Recreation Surveys Available for Ontonagon County, Village, and Township Ontonagon County is working with the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region (WUPPDR) to update its five-year Recreation Plan. Anyone who lives in or is familiar with the county can assist in the planning effort by taking a short survey. The survey is available here. Paper copies are also available at the Ontonagon County Courthouse front desk, located at 725 Greenland Road, Ontonagon, MI 49953.
    Meanwhile, the Village of Ontonagon and Ontonagon Township have consolidated to develop a separate five-year Recreation Plan. Interested persons may take that survey here. Paper copies are also available at Ontonagon Village Hall, located at 315 River Street, Ontonagon, MI 49953; and Ontonagon Township Office, located at 311 N Steel Street, Ontonagon, MI 49953.


    The County survey will be available online through December 26. The Township and Village survey will be available online through January 2. We strongly urge you to take both surveys.


    For further information, please contact Jerald Wuorenmaa at 906.482.7205, ext. 319 or jwuorenmaa@wuppdr.org.


    Direct County survey link: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/718370...on-Survey-2011

    Direct Village and Township survey link: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/726755/Ontonagon-Village-amp-Township-Recreation-Survey-2011-12



    As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact BRC.
    Thanks you to everyone who was involved,
    Ric Foster
    Public Lands Department Manager
    BlueRibbon Coalition
    208-237-1008 ext 107
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