Though hunting has always been an integral part of the human experience, the practice as a recreational sport in Michigan began when the state started to industrialize in the 1870s. Despite taking a generation to gain mass appeal, sport hunting among the prosperous quickly became popular as a social activity with organized clubs, hunts, and competitions. Although game animals appeared plentiful, the risk of unsustainable hunting practices ran high. To promote conservation through law, a group of hunters formed the Michigan Sportsmen’s Association in 1875. This lobbying by sportsmen would culminate in various state regulations aimed at species and environmental preservation.
Michigan Fisheries
Fish Fries and Outdoor Cooking
