Beaver Island Michigan

Dear Vickie, This is the first I have heard of Asian carp in the northern portion of the lake. I am not aware of any confirmation of that fact. However, if and when they arrive, they will pose a serious threat to all native species of fish in Lake Michigan and around Beaver Island. They will have th...

A congratulations to Tom Bailey who has been a visionary inspriration to many of us in northern Michigan with the good works of Little Traverse Conservancy. Please remember to support them with your time and pledges.

Jon

How nice it is to have dedicated environment stewards on Beaver Island and see the great work that is being done there by volunteers. Think globally, act locally.

Jon

I do not think it is a matter of "build it" or "get it (grants)" but a recognition of the natural resources that are already available on Beaver Island and what makes it a unique place. So the issue is: "recognize it", "nurture it", "maintain it", &q...

Is it not reasonable to say: private land, private trees, individual decision; public land, public trees, collective decision? The lessons learned on Easter Island.

Jon

For full disclosure I am an environmental conservationist but not a member of the Beaver Island Conservation Club (BICC) for very valid reasons. I believe the BICC to be defunct based on the fact that last February the BICC discovered and then disclosed that an imposter had fraudulently forged disso...

This summer's visit to Beaver Island was cut short due to a family illness but we were able to spend some quality time with friends who joined us for a first time visit. Thanks to the self guided diving tour booklet we were able to show off our beloved paradise get-away place. I find myself, deserve...

John Bolton, I believe you are either from or live in California so you understand this better than anyone: the state of Michigan is broke! The man on the corner handing out money is now giving out IOUs and empty promises at best. The money is not there. Down the road when the choice in Lansing is b...

I'm trying to determine how my last reply could be considered an "overreaction"? I stated that deer management is a worthy cause and simply questioned the word "Conservation" in the club's title when it appears to be centered on QDM for hunting purposes? MY point being, "con...

I too share the concerns I've heard expressed about the BICC. It might just be the word "conservation" is a misnomer with the club's objectives. The majority of discussion has centered on increasing the deer herd populaltion and size of the bucks for what is presumed to be improved hunting...

Beaver Island "News on the 'Net" has a very interesting article about clear cutting forests and deer management. It addresses managing natural resources and the impact on the total ecosystem. What is the official position of the new Beaver Island Conservation Club on clear cutting in a bee...

Are you still having the contest with prizes for the most dead coyotes?

Jon

Gavin, Why is it that whenever some people (not everyone) from Beaver Island runs out of logic in a debate they interject how long they or their family have been on the island as if that is the final factor in the debate? Why can't someone from the outside who moved there yesterday be intitled to an...

At one time there was crazed talk about holding a coyote killing contest with prizes awarded for the most kills, where in the DNR program guidelines do they give an outline for that conduct. It doesn't sound like anything true hunters would do but instead misguided shooters who want sensless winter ...

Richie, thank you!

Jon