The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council is scheduled to hear a preliminary overview of the 2024 firearm deer-hunting season, an update of this year’s fire season and a snowmobile season preview when the council meets Thursday, December 12.

The meeting will take place virtually in a web conference from 6 to 8:30 p.m. EST

Additional business includes reports from various division staff, old business items, and subcommittee reports.

For virtual meeting details or public comment instructions, please contact Kristi Dahlstrom at dahlstromk@michigan.gov or 906-226-1331.

The DNR’s eastern and western Upper Peninsula citizens’ advisory councils are designed to provide local input to advise the DNR on regional programs and policies, identify areas in which the department can be more effective and responsive and offer insight and guidance from members’ own experiences and constituencies.

The council members represent a wide variety of natural resource and recreation interests. Agenda items are set by the council members and council recommendations are forwarded to the DNR for consideration.

To find application forms to be considered for a future council member vacancy, or to locate meeting packets and agendas, visit the council’s DNR webpage.