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Hooked on fishing
STATEWIDE — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will hold a “Free Fishing Weekend” June 10-11. During the weekend, all fishing license fees will be waived Saturday and Sunday. Residents and out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations will still apply. A recreation passport will not be required for entry into state parks and boating access sites during the Free Fishing Weekend.
Also during the June 10-11 weekend, residents and visitors can legally ride off-road vehicles legally without buying an ORV license or trail permit. All other ORV rules and laws still apply. For more information, visit Michigan.gov/ORVInfo.
DNR asks anglers for muskellunge fishing trip info
MICHIGAN — As the muskellunge fishing season gets underway, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking anglers to share information about their outings by responding to its Muskellunge Angler Survey.
“Muskellunge are difficult to survey, so biologists are dependent upon information provided by anglers to help us manage this species,” Neal Godby, DNR fisheries biologist, said in a statement. “Angler survey reports give us insight into the relative abundance of muskellunge in a waterbody, size structure of the population and whether the muskellunge in that waterbody are creating a fishery.”
Details taken from the survey are used to help DNR fisheries managers recommend fishing regulation changes to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission, evaluate the muskellunge stocking program and understand more about self-sustaining populations.
To take the survey, go to www.research.net/r/MIMuskieSurvey.
Macomb County Commissioners seeking applications for Veterans Affairs Commission
MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications to fill two upcoming vacancies on the Macomb County Veterans Affairs Commission.
The position is open to Macomb County residents “who have served honorably on active duty or those who have served actively in a U.S. war,” according to a statement announcing the vacancies.
The vacancies are four-year terms lasting from Aug. 1, 2023, to July 31, 2027. Duties of the commission include appointing its director, reviewing new benefits offered by the federal government, reviewing applications for the burial allowance and attending bimonthly meetings.
Applicants are expected to have “demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in public service, business or finance.” The statute requires the commission to have one independent member who may or may not be a member of a congressionally chartered veterans’ organization. If applicable, a letter from the veterans’ organization must be submitted with the application.
Applications can be found online at https://boardsandcommissions.macombgov.org/Boardsandcommissions and can be mailed to the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, 1 South Main Street, 9th Floor, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. Applications can also be emailed to BOCadmin@macombgov.org.
Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 7.
MSU Extension opens pest, plant diagnostic lab
MACOMB COUNTY — If you find a weird bug or plant, don’t throw it away — bring it to the experts. The Macomb County Michigan State University Extension has opened a plant and pest diagnostic lab at 21885 Dunham Road, Suite 12, in Clinton Township, allowing gardeners and other curious folks to drop off plant and insect samples on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for testing. The lab is part of the extension’s consumer horticulture program which operates the toll-free lawn and garden hotline at (888) 674-3464 and other programs to help Macomb County residents with green thumbs.
Those with samples they wish to have tested should call the lab before arriving at (586) 469-6440. A drop box is available if the extension is not open. Sample examination costs $7.
For more information call (586) 469-6440 or visit canr.msu.edu/outreach.
Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame seeking nominations
DETROIT — Michigan Women Forward is accepting nominations for 2023 inductees to the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame. The Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame and Historical Center, also known as HERstory, was established in 1983 to tell the stories of women’s contributions to Michigan’s history and to inspire the women and girls of tomorrow.
Nominations may be made by individuals or by representatives of organizations or groups. A candidate may also nominate herself. Nominations may be made in either of two categories — historical (deceased candidates) or contemporary (living candidates) — and must follow the nomination criteria of Michigan Women Forward.
To nominate someone, visit miwf.org/herstory and click on the “Hall of Fame” page for a nomination form and criteria. The last day for applications is July 15. Those interested in judging the 2023 Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame nominations can email Natalie Hall, chief development and program officer for Michigan Women Forward, at nhall@miwf.org.
