12/09/2021 NRC Meeting

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Natural Resources Commission

Meeting Agenda

Date: December 9, 2021

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: Michigan Library and Historical Center Forum

702 W. Kalamazoo St.

Lansing, Michigan 48933

*Masks are recommended for all visitors

Agenda Details:


I. Call to Order – Chair Carol Moncrieff Rose


II. Roll Call


III. Approval of Agenda


IV. Approval of Minutes

a. November 10, 2021


V. NRC Committee of the Whole

a. Director’s Report

    i. Law Enforcement Division Awards (Gary Hagler, Chief, Law Enforcement Division)

1. Purple Heart Award Recipient – Conservation Officer Josiah Killingbeck

    • Lifesaving Medals – Mr. Richard Olds, II & Mr. Corey Miller

2. Lifesaving Award – Conservation Officer Tyler Sabuda

    ii. Safari Club International – Michigan Involvement Committee Presentation of Gun and

Bow Prizes (Bob Taylor, President, Safari Club International)

    iii. Safari Club International Biologist of the Year Award (Bob Taylor, President, Safari

Club International)

    iv. Partners in Conservation Award Dean Hall (Kristin Phillips, Chief, Marketing and

Outreach Division)

    v. MUCC on the Ground Conservation Partner of the Year Award (Greg Peter, President

        & Amy Trotter, Executive Director, Michigan United Conservation Clubs)


        1. Chad Fedewa

        2. Chad Krumnauer


    vi. MUCC Annual Convention Update (Greg Peter, President & Amy Trotter, Executive

        Director, Michigan United Conservation Clubs)


    vii. Michigan Wildlife Council Update (Ed Roy, Michigan Wildlife Council & Güd

        Marketing)

    viii. Preliminary Firearm Deer Season Results (Chad Stewart, Wildlife Division)


b. Legislative Report (Informational Item)



VI. Public Comment – NRC Public Appearance Guidelines

a. 5 Minute Comment

i.

b. 3 Minute Comment

i.


VII. New Business

a. Director’s Orders – None

b. Land Transactions

    i. Sale of Surplus DNR-Managed Land

    Forest Resources Division, Montmorency County

    Land Transaction Case #20200188


    ii. Sale of Restrictive Covenant on DNR-Managed Land

    Forest Resources Division, Kalkaska County

    Land Transaction Case #20210083


    iii. Conveyance of Easement on DNR-Managed Land

    Parks and Recreation Division, Cheboygan County

    Land Transaction Case #20210151


    iv. Gift of Land – Ducks Unlimited

    Wildlife Division, Tuscola County


Land Transaction Case #20210245

    v. Exchange of State Wildlife Land

    Wildlife Division, Montcalm County

    The Allen Exchange


Land Transaction Case #20120254

    vi. Exchange of State Forest Land

    Forest Resources Division, Baraga County

    
The Keweenaw Land Trust Exc
    Land Transaction Case #20200199

    vii. Acquisition of State Parks and Recreation Land

    Parks and Recreation Division, Wexford County

    
The Deuell Tract
     Land Transaction Case #20210110


c. NRC Orders – None


VIII. Old Business

a. Director’s Orders

    i. Land Use Order of the Director No. 7 of 2021

    Order to Restrict Firearm Use on State Forest Lands in Benzie County

b. NRC Orders

    i. Fisheries Order 200.22


Inland Rivers and Streams - Trout and Salmon Regulations

• Commissioner Nyberg Amendment – Exceptions for daily possession limit of

Rainbow Trout


ii. Fisheries Order 206.22

Special Fishing Regulations for Warmwater Species on Select Waters

• Commissioner Cozad Amendment – Establish year-round Walleye season on Lower

Saginaw River


IX. Commissioner Reports


X. Adjournment


Meeting notes

Signed copies of these recommended amendments, orders, and transactions may be requested through the NRC

assistant by calling 517-599-1067 or emailing [e-mail].

If you are unable to attend the meeting but wish to submit written comments on agenda items, please write to

Natural Resources Commission, P.O. Box 30028, Lansing, Ml 48909 or email: [e-mail]. If you would like

further information or would like to address the Commission, please contact the NRC Assistant at 517-599-1067

or email: [e-mail]. Persons registering to provide comment on a topic listed on the agenda on or

before the Friday preceding the meeting will be allowed up to five {5) minutes for their comments. Persons

registering to comment on a topic not listed on the agenda, after the Friday preceding the meeting, or at the

meeting will be allowed up to three (3) minutes. Look for this agenda and other Natural Resources Commission

items at Natural Resources Commission webpage: Michigan.gov/NRC.

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations should contact the NRC Assistant at 517-599-1067 or

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