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Natural Resources Commission

Meeting Agenda

Date: November 10, 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. October 14, 2021, Minutes

b. October 14, 2021, Closed Session Minutes


V. NRC Committee of the Whole

a. Director’s Report

i. Parks and Recreation Division Lifesaving Awards (Ron Olson, Chief, Parks &

Recreation Division)

1. Corey Oldfield, Park Ranger – Grand Haven State Park

2. Charlie Yonker, State Worker – Grand Haven State Park

3. Cody Sapp, Park Ranger – Holland State Park

ii. Law Enforcement Division Award (Gary Hagler, Chief, Law Enforcement Division)

1. Distinguished Service Award – Officer Tyler Sabuda

iii. Shikar Safari Officer of the Year Awards – Andrea Erratt & Ivan Perez (Safari Club

International & Gary Hagler, Chief, Law Enforcement Division)

iv. Order to Restrict Firearm Use on State Forest Lands in Benzie County (David

Lemmien, Acting Assistant Chief, Forest Resources Division)

v. Michigan Steelhead Management and Research (Todd Grishke, Assistant Chief, Jay

Wesley & Jory Jonas, Fisheries Division)

b. Legislative Report (Informational Item)


VI. Public Comment – NRC Public Appearance Guidelines

a. 5 Minute Comment

i. Jim Felgenauer, Lake St. Clair Citizen’s Fisheries Advisory Committee – FO 200.22

ii. Frank Krist, Lake Huron Citizen’s Fisheries Advisory Committee – FO 200.22

iii. Randy Terrian, Lake Huron Citizen’s Fisheries Advisory Committee – FO 200.22


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iv. Ian Fitzgerald, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – FO 200.22

v. Steve Mondrella – FO 200.22

vi. Brian Pitser, The Northern Angler Fly Shop – FO 200.22

vii. Dave Peterson, Fly Fishers International, Great Lakes Council – FO 200.22

viii. Ray Schmidt – FO 200.22

ix. Jim Bos, President, Pere Marquette Watershed Council – FO 200.22


b. 3 Minute Comment

i. Mark Jones – Sandhill Cranes

ii. Mary Rosseel-Jones – Sandhill Cranes


VII. New Business

a. Director’s Orders

i. Land Use Order of the Director 7 of 2021

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

b. Land Transactions

i. Sale of Surplus DNR-Managed Land

Forest Resources Division, Roscommon County

Land Transaction Case #20210027

ii. Sale of Surplus DNR-Managed Land

Forest Resources Division, Baraga County

Land Transaction Case #20210071

iii. Sale of Surplus DNR-Managed Land

Forest Resources Division, Arenac County

Land Transaction Case #20210095

iv. Sale of Surplus DNR-Managed Land

Forest Resources Division, Cheboygan County

Land Transaction Case #20210131

v. Exchange of State Forest Land

Forest Resources Division, Jackson County

The Palmer Exchange

Land Transaction Case #20170204

vi. Acquisition of State Parks and Recreation Land

Parks and Recreation Division, Mason County

The Mortensen Trust Tract

Land Transaction Case #20210046

vii. Acquisition of State Parks and Recreation Land

Parks and Recreation Division, Cheboygan County

The City of Cheboygan Tract

Land Transaction Case #20210125

viii. Acquisition of State Parks and Recreation Land

Parks and Recreation Division, Lake County

The Gross Trust Tract

Land Transaction Case #20210168

ix. Acquisition of State Forest Land


Forest Resources Division, Chippewa County

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The PMBJ LLC Tract

Land Transaction Case #20210171

x. Acquisition of State Forest Land

Forest Resources Division, Mackinac County

The PMBJ LLC Tract

Land Transaction Case #20210172

c. NRC Orders – None


VIII. Old Business

a. Director’s Orders – None

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 202.22

Special Hook Size Fishing Regulations

iii. Fisheries Order 204.22

Spawning Closures

iv. 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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