MAY 12th Baiting vs Alternative Plantings
An informational/educational session to assist landowners interested in game species. Alternatives to artificial feeding and baiting by using plantings (food plots and/or natural browse - wildlife plantings) instead of feed/bait to assist in your viewing and/or harvesting of game will be discussed. This session will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, at the Chamber of Commerce Building in Escanaba, (1001 N. Lincoln Rd.- located on the highway by the U.P. Fairgrounds). See article in this newsletter for more information or contact our office.
This session will help private landowners who are interested in game species. With baiting/feeding banned in the entire Lower Peninsula and a section in the Upper Peninsula, it doesn’t take much imagination to guess that baiting/feeding in the entire state of Michigan may be banned in the next couple of years. For private landowners, there is an alternative option. The question is, do you want to be proactive or wait until you are told NO? Alternatives to artificial feeding and baiting by using plantings (food plots and/or natural browse – wildlife plantings) instead of feed/bait to assist in your viewing and/or harvesting of game will be discussed and demonstrated through the use of PowerPoint slides and experts with on the ground experience sharing their proven techniques.
An informational/educational session to assist landowners interested in game species. Alternatives to artificial feeding and baiting by using plantings (food plots and/or natural browse - wildlife plantings) instead of feed/bait to assist in your viewing and/or harvesting of game will be discussed. This session will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, at the Chamber of Commerce Building in Escanaba, (1001 N. Lincoln Rd.- located on the highway by the U.P. Fairgrounds). See article in this newsletter for more information or contact our office.
This session will help private landowners who are interested in game species. With baiting/feeding banned in the entire Lower Peninsula and a section in the Upper Peninsula, it doesn’t take much imagination to guess that baiting/feeding in the entire state of Michigan may be banned in the next couple of years. For private landowners, there is an alternative option. The question is, do you want to be proactive or wait until you are told NO? Alternatives to artificial feeding and baiting by using plantings (food plots and/or natural browse – wildlife plantings) instead of feed/bait to assist in your viewing and/or harvesting of game will be discussed and demonstrated through the use of PowerPoint slides and experts with on the ground experience sharing their proven techniques.
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MARCH 18th Fuller Park In-Person Reservation**
MARCH 25th Pioneer Trail Park In-Person Reservations** |
**Reservation can only be made for yourself and not anyone else during these dates.
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APR 22nd & 23rd Annual Spring Tree Sale
Trees can be ordered now until tree pickup dates but because of limited supply on some species, order early.
Tree pickup dates and times are Friday, April 22 - 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 23 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Pick-up orders at the U.P. State Fair Grounds in Escanaba - Barn #8. Contact the District for additional information.
MAY 5 Forestland Assistance & Incentives: An informational/educational session to explain and answer questions for private landowners who own forest land. Discussed will be assistance, programs, and/or financial opportunities that exist today in helping forested landowners reach their property goals and objectives. This session will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, at the Chamber of Commerce Building in Escanaba, (1001 N. Lincoln Rd.- located on the highway by the U.P. Fairgrounds). See article in this newsletter for more information or contact our office.
Trees can be ordered now until tree pickup dates but because of limited supply on some species, order early.
Tree pickup dates and times are Friday, April 22 - 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 23 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Pick-up orders at the U.P. State Fair Grounds in Escanaba - Barn #8. Contact the District for additional information.
MAY 5 Forestland Assistance & Incentives: An informational/educational session to explain and answer questions for private landowners who own forest land. Discussed will be assistance, programs, and/or financial opportunities that exist today in helping forested landowners reach their property goals and objectives. This session will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, at the Chamber of Commerce Building in Escanaba, (1001 N. Lincoln Rd.- located on the highway by the U.P. Fairgrounds). See article in this newsletter for more information or contact our office.
MAY 5th Forestland Assistance & Incentives
An informational/educational session to explain and answer questions for private landowners who own forest land. Discussed will be assistance, programs, and/or financial opportunities that exist today in helping forested landowners reach their property goals and objectives. This session will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, at the U.P. Fairgrounds Ruth Butler Building (this is a change in location). See article in this newsletter for more information or contact our office.
What assistance, programs and/or financial opportunities exist today in helping forested landowners reach their property goals and objectives? Owning forestland for recreational activities or other interests can be expensive so why not learn all there is to reduce the cost. Learn how to reach your property goals and objectives with very little financial investment. Agenda items will include, but not limited to:
An informational/educational session to explain and answer questions for private landowners who own forest land. Discussed will be assistance, programs, and/or financial opportunities that exist today in helping forested landowners reach their property goals and objectives. This session will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, at the U.P. Fairgrounds Ruth Butler Building (this is a change in location). See article in this newsletter for more information or contact our office.
What assistance, programs and/or financial opportunities exist today in helping forested landowners reach their property goals and objectives? Owning forestland for recreational activities or other interests can be expensive so why not learn all there is to reduce the cost. Learn how to reach your property goals and objectives with very little financial investment. Agenda items will include, but not limited to:
- Site Visit – why all forest landowners should have a site visit as their 1st step
- Forest Management Plan – why all forest landowners need a plan as their 2nd step; your plan should be written to achieve your goals/objectives; your plan should be based on decisions that help you achieve your goals/objectives
- Financial incentive to cover the cost of having a plan developed
- Introduction and discussion on possible projects that forest landowners can receive financial assistance with (Federal, State & Local)
- Property tax programs for forestland similar to the homestead exemption
- Other NO cost programs that forest landowners can take advantage of that complement their goals/objectives
MAY 16th Delta County Parks and Campgrounds open for the season.
MAY 18th Timber Sales
An informational/educational session to explain what forested landowners need to know about when, where, who, why, what and how to harvest timber on their property. This session will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, at the Chamber of Commerce Building in Escanaba, (1001 N. Lincoln Rd.- located on the highway by the U.P. Fairgrounds). See article in this newsletter for more information or contact our office.
proven techniques.
Timber Sales (May 18th): This session will assist forest landowners as to when, where, who, why, what and how to harvest timber on their property. Agenda items will include, but not limited to:
An informational/educational session to explain what forested landowners need to know about when, where, who, why, what and how to harvest timber on their property. This session will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, at the Chamber of Commerce Building in Escanaba, (1001 N. Lincoln Rd.- located on the highway by the U.P. Fairgrounds). See article in this newsletter for more information or contact our office.
proven techniques.
Timber Sales (May 18th): This session will assist forest landowners as to when, where, who, why, what and how to harvest timber on their property. Agenda items will include, but not limited to:
- Do you need a timber sale contract (type) and with whom?
- When and how to harvest for maximum return (both quantity and quality)
- When and how to harvest for maximum financial gain
- When and how to hire a forester
- When and how to hire a logger
- Environmental conditions and permits if any are needed
- Harvest roads vs skidding roads
- Different harvest techniques (species dependent)
- What harvesting equipment is best for your job
- Timber regeneration after harvest (what to expect: timber vs wildlife)
- Tax implications (revenue received – best course of action)
- Forest product markets and trends
JUNE 24th & 25th Abate Motorcycle Extravaganza: “Great U.P. Poker Run”
Public is welcome; Pioneer Trail Park; Friday & Saturday night - outdoor party, dance, food; Saturday will feature the poker run.
Public is welcome; Pioneer Trail Park; Friday & Saturday night - outdoor party, dance, food; Saturday will feature the poker run.
AUG 10th 71st Delta Conservation District Annual Meeting
Social Hour, Dinner & Meeting – 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the pavilion at Pioneer Trail Park.
This year’s presentation to be determined.
Contact the office for tickets and additional information.
Social Hour, Dinner & Meeting – 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the pavilion at Pioneer Trail Park.
This year’s presentation to be determined.
Contact the office for tickets and additional information.
SEPT 17th Pioneer Trail Park’s Annual Halloween Spooktacular
For registered campers (Pioneer OR Fuller). Make your reservations early. Please contact our Delta County Parks office for information and reservations (906-786-1020).
For registered campers (Pioneer OR Fuller). Make your reservations early. Please contact our Delta County Parks office for information and reservations (906-786-1020).
OCT 16 Delta County Parks & Campgrounds closes for the season.