Why the Sandhill Crane is Not a Suitable Game Species - Michigan

Over the past few years, wildlife enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and conservationists in Michigan have taken a strong stance against proposals to designate two federally-protected migratory birds as game species in the state of Michigan: the Sandhill Crane and Mourning Dove. Michigan Audubon has taken an active role in not only opposing these proposals but also in ensuring the voices of our members and supporters — and the application of sound scientific research, policies, and practices — are represented to our legislators.

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Michigan Audubon Opposes SR30 and HR61 — Proposals to Designate the Sandhill Cranes as a Game Species in Michigan - Michigan Audubon

Will sandhill cranes be hunted in Michigan?

Cranes Are Not For Hunting (at least not in Michigan)

Sandhill Crane (GTM Research Reserve Bird Guide) · iNaturalist

State Senator's resolution seeks to make Sandhill cranes a game species

Explosion in Sandhill cranes in Michigan prompts calls for hunting

State Senator urges making sandhill cranes a huntable game species in Michigan

PDF) Species Review: Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis)