The Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to team with volunteer groups to improve ruffed grouse habitat and hunting opportunities.
A program called the Grouse Enhanced Management System will create seven locations in the Upper Peninsula and the northern Lower Peninsula where forests will be logged to promote growth of young aspen, which is ideal for grouse and woodcock.
Aspen usually is harvested every 60 years, but within the grouse management areas it will be logged on 40-year rotations.
Each area will have a parking lot and gated roads so hunters can wander among aspen stands without worrying about vehicle traffic.
Community partners are being sought to help with tree management, signs and other tasks. Those interested can get more information by contacting the DNR’s Katie Keen at 231-775-9727.
From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140611/METRO06/306110041#ixzz34MPrsrak
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