Conservation Dept Buys Porter Ranch Near Houghton Lake
The Conservation Department completed a major land purchase, receiving title to the former Porter Ranch near the Houghton Lake police post. The 10 575 acre tract, split across the Roscommon Missaukee county line, was appraised over 246 000 with an actual cost of 175 000 funded largely by Pittman Robertson grants. The area becomes the Houghton Lake state game area and may host part of the wildlife experiment station near Houghton Lake. The site includes houses barns and a garage, with future use to support autopsies and storage for station needs, while a new double lane highway may impact deer pens and their relocation.
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Conserva tion Department Urges Early Tree Orders
Private land owners planning spring planting should order young trees now. Shipping will likely be delayed 8-10 days due to extended winter, shortening the season. About 9,000,000 young stock already ordered from 15,000,000 placed on sale in late January. red pine and jack pine seedlings available, white spruce transplants sold out. Orders go to Forestry Division, Lansing 26.
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Deer Surveys Underway in Baldwin and Gladwin Districts
The Conservation Department launches deer surveys across roughly 600 plots in the northern lower peninsula with two man teams surveying 32 acre plots. Population checks occur at 20 rod intervals, with completion aimed for mid May pending weather. Public tours into winter areas require advance contact with district game supervisors.
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Closed Season on Dog Training in Michigan Dates Set
Michigan announces a dog training closed season from April 20 to July 15 to protect nesting birds and young game. From July 15 to April 15 training is allowed sunrise to sunset on lawful game, and from August 15 to the October raccoon season dogs may be trained with pistol or revolver blank cartridges. Farmers are advised to delay alfalfa planting on wheat land until harvest to avoid shade damage.
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