May 2, 2011

Deer Regulations-Statewide Antlerless License Availability,Contact: Brent Rudolph, 517-641-4903. Decision-makers: Natural Resources Commission and DNR Director

Baiting and Feeding of Deer in the Lower Peninsula, Contact: Brent Rudolph, 517-641-4903. Decision-makers: Natural Resources Commission and DNR Director.

Furbearer Regulations,Contact: Adam Bump, 517-373-1263. Decision-makers: Natural Resources Commission and DNR Director

Beaver Island Deer Antler Point Restriction,Contact: Brent Rudolph, 517-641-4903. Decision-makers: Natural Resources Commission and DNR Director

STATE FOREST LAND ACQUISITION

Land Transaction Case #20110047, Delta County, Baldwin Township, T41N, R23W, Section 10: NW ¼ of the NW ¼.
Information Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director

Land Transaction Case #20100118, Delta County, Ford River Township, T37N, R24W, Section 31: South ½.
Information Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director

Land Transaction Case #20090215, Cheboygan County, Forest Township, T33N, R1E, Section 8: The NE ¼ of the NW ¼; the NW ¼ of the NE ¼; and the South 15 acres of the NE ¼ of the NE ¼.
Information Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director

SALE OF SURPLUS STATE-OWNED LAND

Land Transaction Cases #20100074 and #20110010, Parcel A: Chippewa County, Soo Township, T47N, R1W, Section 10: The SW ¼ of the NE ¼ of the SE ¼. 10.0 acres

Parcel B: Chippewa County, Whitefish Township, T49N, R06W, Section 29: The N ½ of the NE ¼. 80.0 acres

STATE FOREST LAND EXCHANGE

Land Transaction Case #20100155, Gwinn Management Unit, Marquette County.
Private Land Offered in Exchange: Marquette County, City of Negaunee, T47N, R26W, Sections 5 and 6 and T48N, R26W, Sections 32 and 33, and Negaunee Township, T48N, R26W, Section 34: As more completely described in "Exhibit A" in the project file; together with an easement in Southwest ¼ of Southwest ¼ of Section 32. (384.8 acres,m/l).
State Land Desired in Exchange: Marquette County, Michigamme Township, T48N, R30W: North ½ of Northwest ¼ of Section 9; the south 660 feet of that part of the Southeast ¼ of Northwest ¼ of Section 13 lying east of the centerline of County Road 607; the South ½ of Northwest ¼; AND the West ½ of Northeast ¼ of Section 14; and the Southeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 16. (283.6 acres, m/l).
Information Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director

Land Transaction Case #20060321, Gaylord Management Unit, Emmet County.
Private Land Offered in Exchange: Emmet County, Readmond Township, T37N, R6W: The North ½ of the NE ¼ of Section 27. (80 acres, more or less.
State Land Desired in Exchange: Emmet County, Pleasantview Township, T36N, R5W: West ¾ of the North ½ of the NE ¼ of Section 34. (60 acres, more or less)
Information Contact: Ed Meadows, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director

DNR/MDOT TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR EASEMENT ACQUISITION

Land Transaction Case #20040112, Gwinn Management Unit, Marquette County, Marquette West Connector Extension. Marquette County, Negaunee Township, T48N, R26W, Sections 24, 25, 26, 34, and 35; as more completely described in "Exhibit A" in the project file.

Mineral and Land Management

DIRECT OIL AND GAS LEASE - NONDEVELOPMENT: Oil and gas lease rights to 0.94 acre, more or less, of state-owned oil and gas rights located in Section 18, T03S, R02E, Grass Lake Township, Jackson County, have been requested by West Bay Exploration Company, of Traverse City, Michigan. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest Management Division Chief.

DIRECT OIL AND GAS LEASE - NONDEVELOPMENT: Oil and gas lease rights to 0.27 acre, more or less, of Department of Transportation state-owned mineral rights located in Section 31, T31N, R06E, Green Township, Alpena County, have been requested by Terra Energy Company LLC, of Gaylord, Michigan. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest Management Division Chief.

DIRECT OIL AND GAS LEASE - NONDEVELOPMENT: Oil and gas lease rights to 0.24 acre, more or less, of Department of Transportation state-owned mineral rights located in the NW1/4, Section 5, T30N, R06E, Green Township, Alpena County, have been requested by Terra Energy Company LLC, of Gaylord, Michigan. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest Management Division Chief.

DIRECT OIL AND GAS LEASE - NONDEVELOPMENT: Oil and gas lease rights to 0.24 acre, more or less, of Department of Transportation state-owned mineral rights located in the SW1/4, Section 5, T30N, R06E, Green Township, Alpena County, have been requested by Terra Energy Company LLC, of Gaylord, Michigan. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest Management Division Chief.

AMENDMENT TO OIL AND GAS LEASE NO. N-47062: West Bay Exploration Company, of Traverse City, Michigan, has requested amending State of Michigan Oil and Gas Lease No. N-47062 to include all 15.27 acres, more or less, of state-owned oil and gas rights nominated in the NW1/4 of Section 1, T05S, R02E, Cambridge Township, Lenawee County. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest Management Division Chief.

AMENDMENT TO OIL AND GAS LEASE NO. N-47063: West Bay Exploration Company, of Traverse City, Michigan, has requested amending State of Michigan Oil and Gas Lease No. N-47063 to include all 160.00 acres, more or less, of state-owned oil and gas rights nominated in the SE1/4 of Section 1, T05S, R02E, Cambridge Township, Lenawee County. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest Management Division Chief.

SURFACE USE LEASE FOR A NATURE PRESERVE AND DAY USE SITE: Surface Use Lease L-10204 to provide for management and improvement of an undeveloped marsh of 34.71 acres, more or less, of state-owned land located within a portion of Section 16, city of Gladstone, T40N, R22W, Delta County, has been requested by the city of Gladstone, Michigan. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest Management Division Chief.

SURFACE USE LEASE FOR A TRAILHEAD AND TRAIL: Surface Use Llease L-10223 to provide for operation and maintenance of an existing trailhead and trail on state-owned land located within the city of Cheboygan, Cheboygan County, at T39N, R2W, in a portion of Section 25; and T38N, R1W, in portions of Sections 30 and 31; and T38N, R2W, in a portion of Section 36; and T37N, R1W, in a portion of Section 6; and T37N, R2W, in a portion of Section 1, has been requested by the city of Cheboygan, Michigan. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest Management Division Chief.

SURFACE USE LEASE FOR A TRAILHEAD AND TRAIL: Surface Use Lease L-10222 to provide for operation and maintenance of an existing trailhead and trail on state-owned land located within the village of Mackinaw City at T39N, R4W, in a portion of Section 13, Emmet County; and T39N, R3W, in portions of Sections 18 and 19, Cheboygan County, has been requested by the village of Mackinaw City, Michigan. Contact: Thomas Wellman, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest Management Division Chief.

Public Meetings, Open Houses, Events, Etc.

May 11
6:30 p.m.
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE ADVISORY WORKGROUP (ORVAW), Michigan United Conservation Clubs, 2101 Wood St., Lansing, MI 48912. Contact: Steve Kubisiak, 517-373-1665, KubisiakS@michigan.gov www.mucc.org

May 11
1:00 p.m.
FOREST MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Committee Meeting Michigan United Conservation Clubs, 2101 Wood St, Lansing. Contact:Kim Korbecki, 517-373-1246, korbeckik@michigan.gov

May 12
3 p.m.
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING, Regional Technology Center, Mott Community College, 1700 Robert T. Longway Blvd., Flint. The meeting begins with the Committee of the Whole at 3 p.m. and continues with Public Appearances beginning at 4:30 p.m. Public appearances may be scheduled by calling Debbie Whipple, Assistant to the NRC, 517-373-2352, whippled1@michigan.gov. Following Public Appearances, the NRC will conduct its Regular Meeting. Written comments may be submitted to: Debbie Whipple, Natural Resources Commission, P.O. Box 30028, Lansing, MI 48909.

May 24
10:00 a.m.
EQUINE TRAILWAYS SUBCOMMITTEE (ETS) , Diagnostic Center for Population & Animal Health, Michigan State University, 4125 Beaumont Rd, Lansing,. Contact: Annamarie Bauer, 517-335-5708, BauerA1@michigan.gov

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