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Natural Resources
Commission Meeting
Policy Committee on
Wildlife and Fisheries
January 11, 2018
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Proposed Orders
• For Information – NRC
– Falconry Regulations (WCO # 2 of 2018)
• For Action – NRC
– Common Merganser Control Permits and
Regulations (WCO # 1 of 2018)
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NRC Policy Committee on
Wildlife and Fisheries• Fisheries Chief Update
– Lake Michigan Fisheries Management Plan
• Wildlife Chief Update
– Falconry Regulations
– Elk Season Results
– Approval of Wildlife and Fisheries 2018
Issues Calendar
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Department of
Natural Resources
Fisheries DivisionChief’s Update
Jim Dexter
January 11, 2018
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Fish Production Facility Improvements
Fiscal Year 2017
Capital Outlay Project
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Thompson Hatchery: $10.5M
• Coolwater building & rearing pond complex
• 250,000 additional walleye fingerlings
• 15,000 additional muskellunge fingerlings
• Replace raceway feeders• Additional geothermal well• Re-line indoor tanks• 210,000 additional steelhead smolts
Schedule• Design complete – Fall 2018• Bid for construction – February 2019• Construction complete – Summer 2020• First fish reared – Spring 2021
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Little Manistee River
Weir: $1.75M
• Replace crumbling concrete ponds• Replace ancient backup generator• Replace fish crowders• Upgrade electrical service• Improve pump efficiency• Modernize exterior lighting
Schedule• Design complete – early Fall 2018• Bid for construction – February 2019• Construction complete – Summer 2020
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Questions?
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Lake Michigan Fisheries Management Plan
January 2018 NRC Meeting
Jay Wesley
Lake Michigan Basin Coordinator
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Lake Michigan
• 5th largest lake in world
• Largest dunes in world
• Largest estuary in world
• Diverse fishing
opportunities
• 50 years of salmon
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Lake Michigan
• Clean water & food
• Regulate climate
• Nutrient cycling
• Recreation & tourism
• Spiritual & aesthetic benefits
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Lake Michigan Fisheries
Management
• States (WI, MI, IL, IN)
• Tribes– Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
– Bay Mills Indian Community
– Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and
Chippewa Indians
– Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians
– Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
• Federal Services (USFWS,
NOAA, USGS, GLFC)
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Lake Michigan Fisheries Management
• 1978 Joint Strategic Plan for Management of Great Lakes Fisheries
• Established Lake Committees
• Lake Michigan Committee
– Fish Community Objectives
– Environmental/Habitat Objectives
– Management and Recovery Plans
– Establish Lake Michigan Policy
– Management by Consensus
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Purpose of Lake Michigan Fisheries
Management Plan
• Michigan’s strategy for managing aquatic resources in Lake Michigan
• Integrates:– Great Lakes Guiding & Ecosystem
Principles
– Fish Community Objectives
– Fisheries Division Strategic Plan
• Acknowledges:– Michigan’s Water Strategy
– DEQ, DNR
– Office of the Great Lakes
– Environmental Protection Agency
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Angler survey
(2014)
Survey MDNR
Fisheries Staff
(2015)
Discuss guiding
principles and issues
with Citizen Advisors
Create Focus Groups and
discuss impediments
and opportunities
(2016)
Engage Stakeholder
Groups
Draft Mission, Vision, Values,
Goals and Objectives
Draft Strategies,
Tactics, and Outcomes
(2017)
Review Complete Draft with
Staff, Focus Groups, and
Citizen Advisors
Public Meetings
and Comment
Period
Nov. – Dec. 2017
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Lake Michigan Fisheries Management
PlanMissionTo protect and enhance Lake Michigan’s aquatic life and habitats for the
benefit of current and future generations.
VisionTo provide world-class freshwater fishing opportunities, supported by
healthy aquatic environments, which enhance the quality of life in Lake
Michigan communities.
ValuesThe following seven values guide the work of the Michigan Department
of Natural Resources, Fisheries Division staff in the Lake Michigan
Basin:
- Integrity - Collaboration
- Leadership - Transparency
- Innovation - Communication- Professionalism
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Lake Michigan Fisheries Management
Plan
• Goals & Objectives
– Broad & long-term
• Strategies
– Somewhat broad & could change
• Tactics
– Detailed actions to achieve outcomes
– Reviewed annually
• Outcomes
– Evaluate & report on progress
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Key Outcomes
• No introductions of bighead, silver & black carps
• Add 500 miles of tributary connectivity through
barrier removals and fish passage systems by
2025
• Balanced predator & prey community using the
Chinook salmon & alewife model
• Diverse fishery comprised primarily of Chinook
salmon, coho salmon & steelhead & secondarily
of lake trout & brown trout
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Key Outcomes (Cont.)
• Increase salmon & trout effort to 1.1 million hours (median effort from 2001-2016) annually for Michigan waters of Lake Michigan (2016’s effort was 687,000)
• Maintain & enhance data collection & analysis to monitor fish populations, quantify angler use & harvest, & evaluate management actions
• Accomplish Lake Michigan fishery management, outreach, research & financial needs through collaborative efforts
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Zonal Fisheries Management
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Brown
Trout – Zonal
Management
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Future Stocking Proposal
• Brown trout: reduce by 150,000 (30%) and
concentrate in zone.
• Coho salmon: move 75,000 south.
• Lake trout: reduce by 240,000 (11%).
• Chinook salmon: increase by 223,000
(67%).
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A Living Plan
Implement Plan
Annually Seek
Feedback
Make Adjustments
Update Strategies &
Tactics
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The Plan will be housed at:
• https://mdnrlmfmp.wordpress.com/
• Provided by Michigan Sea Grant
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Thank you!
• Alliance for Economic Success
• Anglers at large
• Big Bird Charters
• Blood Run Tackle
• Captain Hook Charters
• City of South Haven
• General Public
• Grand Haven Area Convention and Visitors
Bureau
• Grand Traverse Area Sport Fish Association
• Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and
Chippewa Indians
• Great Lakes Salmon Initiative
• Lake Michigan Basin Team
• Lake Michigan Citizen’s Fishery Advisory
Committee
• Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
• Ludington and Scottville Area Chambers of
Commerce
• Ludington Charter Boat Association
• Ludington Charter Service
• Ludington State Park
• Manistee County Sport Fishing Association
• Michigan Charter Boat Association
• Michigan Sea Grant
• Muskegon River Fishery Alliance
• Northern Adventures Fishing
• Northern Steel Outfitters
• Orchard Beach State Park
• Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission
• Pentwater Sportfishing Association
• Pokagon Band of Potawatomi
• Portage Lake Watershed Council
• Rays Marina
• Southwest Michigan Planning Commission
• Trout Unlimited
• West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission
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Questions?
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Russ Mason
Wildlife Chief Update
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Wildlife Chief Update
• Disease Management Firearm Deer Hunts
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Thank You
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Falconry Regulations
Russ Mason, Chief
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Background
• Falconry regulations are set on a three year
cycle
• Discussions with Michigan Hawking Club
and Michigan Audubon Society
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Recommendations
• Apprentice falconers may utilize
raptors held under a falconry
permit for educational purposes
under direct supervision of a
general or master falconer
• Nonresident falconers must
obtain a Michigan falconry permit
within 45 days of permanently
relocating to Michigan
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Recommendations
• Another person may capture a raptor from
the wild for a licensed falconer
– Licensed falconer must be at the capture site
– Raptor must be given to the licensed falconer at
the capture site
– Licensed falconer is responsible for reporting
requirements
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Recommendations
• Allow the Wildlife Division Permit Specialist to
inspect and approve an applicant’s raptor
housing facilities and equipment
• A licensed falconer who moves to a new
residence or changes location of their facilities
within Michigan prior to the permit expiration
must notify the Wildlife Permit Specialist within
5 days and request an inspection
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Recommendations
• Changing the due date for limited raptor
capture permit application from January 15
to December 1
– This aligns with the current start date of trapping
season.
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Annual Falconry Meet
• The Michigan Hawking Club Winter Field
Meet is February 3, 2018 at the DeWitt
Charter Township Community Center
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Thank You
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Elk Season Results
Chad Stewart, Deer and Elk Management Specialist
Wildlife Division
January 11, 2018
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2017 Late Elk Season Summary
• Hunt Period 2:
– December 9-17
• Weather was favorable
– Light to moderate snowfall during the first few
days and during the season improved tracking
conditions
– License Quota: 100 Target: 87 elk
– 30 any elk
– 70 antlerless only elk
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Elk Harvest – Late Season
• Hunt Period 2 Harvest
– State hunter harvest: 84 legally harvested elk
• 30 antlered bulls
• 40 cows
• 14 calves
• 84% success
– Tribal harvest: 13 elk• 4 bulls, 9 cows/calves
– One reported law event• Spike bull shot on antlerless
tag
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Early Hunt Harvest Map
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Late Hunt Harvest Map
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2017 Total Elk Season Summary
• Hunt Period 1 Harvest:
– State hunter harvest: 74 legally harvested elk
• 30 bulls, 44 cows/calves; 75% success
• Hunt Period 2 Harvest:
– State hunter harvest: 84 legally harvested elk
• 30 bulls, 54 cows/calves; 84% success
• Tribal Harvest: 19 elk
• All 3 Pure Michigan hunters successful
January Hunt is not recommended
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Upcoming and Continued
Activities
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Thank You
www.michigan.gov/elk