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MSU Extension launches new “Hunting and Conservation” hybrid course

Published on May 1, 2025
If you are new to or interested in learning more about hunting in Michigan, MSU Extension and the MSU Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife are offering a hunting and conservation hybrid course for a foundational look at how hunting contributes to conservation.
Early season weed control discussion at MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

Published on March 21, 2025
The 2025 Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off the series on March 27 with a discussion on early season weed control with MSU professor and specialist Christy Sprague.
Who’s that digging in my yard: Skunks, raccoons or moles?

Published on October 18, 2024
Gain a better idea of which critter is digging up your yard or garden by the damage they cause.
Hunting female deer: A better population management strategy

Published on September 17, 2024
When deer numbers become extremely high, crop damage and the associated yield losses from deer are greater than many producers are willing to tolerate.
Hunters: Look for signs of illness in deer

Published on September 13, 2024
Identifying deer with chronic wasting disease (CWD) is not always possible by visual observation. There are common signs that may indicate a deer is sick, but it may or may not have CWD.
MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off seventh season March 21, 2024

Published on February 29, 2024
The weekly online program provides timely, relevant information to keep field crop farmers and consultants up to date with rapidly changing crop conditions, pests, diseases and environmental conditions during the growing season.
Research project evaluates what users of coastal wildlife management areas value

Published on September 12, 2023
Project began in 2016 and included engagement with communities in the Saginaw Bay and Southeast Michigan regions.
Roloff receives Legacy Award from the Michigan Chapter of The Wildlife Society

Published on March 27, 2023
The Legacy Award for Outstanding Contribution to Wildlife Conservation honors an individual who has furthered wildlife conservation, research, and/or management in Michigan
Vole management on-farm study reveals surprising levels of soybean damage

Published on December 8, 2022
An on-farm study conducted in southwest Michigan in 2022 and funded by the Michigan Soybean Committee provided insights into vole feeding in soybean fields.
CSUS faculty awarded over $365,000 to study state game areas

Published on November 15, 2022
Bess Perry, Assistant Professor in CSUS, has been awarded a grant to study non-traditional uses of state game areas in Michigan.