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DNR Names Heads

Posted on: Wednesday, 5 January 2005, 12:00 CST

Michigan Department of Natural Resources Director Rebecca Humphries has named William Moritz as chief of the Wildlife Division and Ronald Olson as chief of the state Parks and Recreation Division.

Moritz moves to chief of the Wildlife Division after serving as assistant chief since Feb. 2003. His previous experience includes a stint with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and work at several wildlife management positions in the Michigan DNR since 1993.

Moritz earned a Bachelor's degree in fish and wildlife biology from Iowa State University, a Master's degree in fish and wildlife management from Montana State University and a PhD. in zoology from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

Olson has led the City of Ann Arbor's Parks and Recreation Division since 1985. He is a past president of the Michigan Recreation and Park Association, and has directed other state and local park agencies in Maryland and Indiana.

MATS schedule

The Michiana Anglers Tournament Series has announced its schedule for 2005.

The season will open April 23 on the Dallas Chain, followed by May 22, Koontz Lake; June 19, Palmer Lake; July 16, Barbee Chain; August 21, Randall Chain; Sept. 11, St. Joseph River (Buchanan); and Sept. 24, Classic, to be announced.

Entry fees are $65 per tournament, which includes fees for big bass award. Points toward the Classic event are given for weight and place only and final standings will determine starting position at the Classic. All entry fees are paid back to top finishers.

The 35-boat field per event fills up fast. Entry forms will be mailed in January to anglers who participated last year.

Others desiring an entry form should call Tom Runyan (287-6477) or Danny Ullery (287-2386).

Canned hunts banned

High-fence hunting -- an issue being hotly debated in Indiana -- has been banned in Ontario.

According to Canadian Press reports, the law will go into effect next April. Natural Resources Minister David Ramsay said the move was made upon requests from Ontarians "who believe hunting of animals held in captivity isn't compatible with the values of our hunting heritage."

Similar issues are expected to be heard in the Indiana Legislature this winter. Game farm operators have come under fire for selling hunts of animals on fenced-in property in several northern states.

Source: South Bend Tribune

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