Feb. 1, 2018

Contact: Kathy McGonagle, 517-284-6056

Michigan Wildlife Council to meet Tuesday in Gaylord

The Michigan Wildlife Council will meet Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at Jay's Sporting Goods, 1151 South Otsego Ave. in Gaylord, Michigan.

Agenda items include the completion report of Year 3, flight 1 and creative and research updates from Güd Marketing, the firm that developed and is implementing the media campaign to educate Michigan residents about the benefits of hunting, fishing and trapping in Michigan. There also will be a review of the operational plan, financial report and approval of meeting minutes from Oct. 24, 2017.

The council will receive public comments beginning at 11:45 a.m. Anyone wishing to address the council during that time may register with Kathy McGonagle, assistant to the Michigan Wildlife Council, at 517-284-6056 or mcgonaglek@michigan.gov. Each person 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 Güd Marketing to promote the essential role sportsmen and sportswomen play in furthering wildlife conservation an to provide education about hunting, fishing and taking of game.

For more information on the Michigan Wildlife Council and the complete meeting agenda 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 to www.michigan.gov/dnr.