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J.C. Murphey Lake at Willow Slough Fish & Wildlife Area in Morocco will be closed to boating, fishing and other activities Sept. 5-24, and again Oct. 9 through Feb. 11.
The closures are to allow for waterfowl hunting.
In past years, the lake has closed starting Labor Day weekend for the beginning of teal season. This year teal season has been pushed back to better coordinate it with the anticipated migration. As a result, the lake will be open to the public through Labor Day weekend.
If conditions are unfavorable for waterfowl hunting, then property staff may grant access for fishing and other recreation. Those interested in using the property may monitor the wooden signs along the entrance road and in the picnic area to see what lake activities are being allowed on a given day.
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Early Goose, Teal Seasons to Open SoonMichigan's teal and early goose season opens next week and Indiana's will kick off on Sept. 9.
The Michigan teal season runs concurrent with Michigan's early goose season.
Indiana's teal season runs Sept. 9-24. Its early goose season runs Sept. 9-17.
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The Michigan DNR reminds hunters that waterfowl reserved hunt applications are available now through Aug. 28.
To apply for reserved hunts on certain managed waterfowl areas, visit a license agent or www.mdnr-elicense.com [ http://www.mdnr-elicense.com/Welcome/Default.aspx ]. Applications are $5, and hunters may apply only once. Drawing results will be posted Sept. 18.
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The hunting season dates for waterfowl and other migratory birds, have been approved by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) with recommendations from the Indiana DNR.
As of last year, the federal regulatory cycle has been altered. Rather than two separate processes for early and late seasons, all migratory bird hunting seasons are selected together. The seasons are based on population and habitat data gathered the year before.
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New Michigan Duck Stamp Features Two ShovelersThe Michigan Duck Hunters Association, in cooperation with the Michigan DNR, has introduced the 2017 collector's edition Michigan duck stamp and prints.
The Michigan Waterfowl Stamp Program, established in 1976, has become an icon for waterfowl hunters and wetland conservation enthusiasts. During the past 41 years, the program has gained popularity with collectors and conservation groups throughout the United States.
The Michigan Duck Hunters Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to waterfowl and wetland conservation, coordinates the program in partnership with the DNR. Proceeds from stamp sales will be used to fund Michigan Duck Hunters Association projects, with 10 percent used to match DNR funding for purchasing, restoring and enhancing wetlands.