Lansing, MI -(Ammoland.com)- Hunters still have time to enter the Consumers Energy-sponsored Wetland Wonders Challenge this waterfowl season.
The contest began Oct. 11 and runs until Jan. 31, 2015. Michigan’s Wetland Wonders are the seven premier Managed Waterfowl Hunt Areas in the state:
- Fennville Farm Unit at the Allegan State Game Area (Allegan County), Fish Point State Wildlife Area (Tuscola County), St. Clair Flats State Wildlife Area on Harsens Island (St. Clair County), Muskegon County Wastewater Facility (Muskegon County), Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area (Bay County), Pointe Mouillee State Game Area (Monroe and Wayne counties) and Shiawassee River State Game Area (Saginaw County).
These areas provide exceptional waterfowl-hunting opportunities throughout the hunting season. Managed duck hunting runs through Dec. 7 at most of the hunt areas; however, the Fennville Farm Unit and Muskegon Wastewater Facility have managed goose-hunting opportunities even later. Canada goose hunting at the Fennville Farm Unit runs through Jan. 31, 2015 and Muskegon Wastewater Facility’s season runs Dec. 3-21.
Seven lucky winners will be chosen to win ultimate waterfowl hunting prize packages valued at $1,500, including a “golden ticket” that’s good for one first-choice pick at a Managed Waterfowl Hunt Area for the 2014-15 season (non-reserved), a Mossberg 835 Waterfowl/Turkey Combo shotgun, Zink Calls custom duck and goose calls, Avian X mallard and goose decoys, and more. Contest partner Michigan United Conservation Clubs will select winners Feb. 9, 2015.
“With Consumers Energy’s generous support, we’ve been able to put together an exceptional prize package, so get out there and get your punches,” said Barb Avers, DNR waterfowl specialist. “There’s still plenty of opportunity to enjoy Michigan’s waterfowl hunting.”
When hunters register at any of the Managed Waterfowl Hunt Areas, they will receive an individual commemorative duck leg band for that hunt area and a validation on their Wetland Wonders Challenge punch card (available at all Managed Waterfowl Hunt Areas).
To be entered, participants must hunt at three of the seven southern Michigan Wetland Wonders and submit a punch-card entry form. Hunters who hunt at more than three hunt areas will receive an additional contest entry for each additional punch. For more information on the hunt areas (including location, drawing times, dates and rules and regulations) and the Wetland Wonders Challenge contest (including terms and conditions), visit www.michigan.gov/wetlandwonders.
Hunters whose local Managed Waterfowl Hunt Area has moved to self-registration for managed hunts because of frozen water conditions can call the game or wildlife area office to obtain a punch and leg band.
The Wetland Wonders Challenge is part of the Michigan Waterfowl Legacy, a 10-year, cooperative partnership to restore, conserve and celebrate Michigan’s waterfowl, wetland and waterfowl hunting community. The initiative is a “call to action” to honor yesterday, engage today and build for tomorrow. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/mwl.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations.
For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.
About The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR)
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.