The Outspoken Sportsman

hosted by Bill Moore

Efforts are underway to prohibit riding in various state land areas, such as Pigeon River. Voice your concern! at the 10:00 a.m. Comittee meeting and the 4:00 public comment period at the following meeting:

NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

AGENDA

November 8, 2007

Diagnostic Center or Population and Animal Health
4125 Beaumont Road
Lansing
  If you would like further information on Agenda items or would like to address the Commission, please contact Teresa Gloden at 517-373-2352, or e-mail:  glodent@michigan.gov

http://www.michiganhorsesports.com/pages/farms.html


NOTE from Michigan Horse Council:

http://www.greatlakeshorsesports.com/pages/politics.html

Important meeting on equestrian and recreational trails on May 13.

The house committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resouces is having a meeting on May 13 on changes in recreational access (including the reduction of equestrian access) to the Pigeon River Country. The meeting is at 10:30 a.m. in Room 521 of the House Office Building. The House Office Building is located at 124 N. Capitol Ave.; Lansing, MI. Those who cannot attend can email the chairperson of the committee : Rep. Sheltrown at joelsheltrown@house.mi.gov to let him hear your thoughts on the Pigeon River Country reduction of horse trails and camping and on a reduction of horse trails generally. Rep Casperson is the minority party vice chair. He is from the UP and is a strong supporter of citizen's rights to recreation in state owned lands. You could also email him at tomcasperson@house.mi.gov.  It is important that the equestrians' voice is heard.  If you are a trail rider, please take the time to write if you cannot attend.

Thank you

Marilyn Graff, MHC Communications Chair