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School and Medical Supplies are Delivered to South Africa

School and Medical Supplies are Delivered to South Africa

West Michigan Bowhunters’ members Scott and Kari Overweg, along with John and Karen Koetje took a trip to South Africa in July 2023, where they took a day off from hunting to deliver SafariCare Bell Family Blue Bags filled with school and medical supplies. “We brought...

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World Hunting Celebration Comes To Nashville

World Hunting Celebration Comes To Nashville

Article by Forbes If there’s a Super Bowl of the hunting world, it’s the annual Safari Club International convention. SCI is comprised of more than 50,000 members with 180 local chapters and affiliates across the globe. Come February 22, tens of thousands of hunters,...

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Enjoy Free Fishing Weekend!

Enjoy Free Fishing Weekend!

Two days twice a year, families and friends can enjoy one of Michigan’s premier outdoor activities, Michigan Fishing, for FREE!

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Hunter Safety Courses Up and Running

Hunter Safety Courses Up and Running

Hunting is a time-honored tradition here in Michigan. With over eight massively popular seasons, the Great Lake State is a premier hunting ground. Safety is a responsibility of every Hunter. That is why the Michigan DNR offers a number of safety classes related to...

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Michigan Fishing Tournaments

Michigan Fishing Tournaments

With spring finally arriving in the great state of Michigan, it is time to welcome a series of exciting fishing events. Across the state, the Michigan DNR will be facilitating public fishing tournaments. Each tournament is unique in its location, availability and...

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#18 AFRICAN PLAINS GAME HUNT | PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI COMBO

#18 AFRICAN PLAINS GAME HUNT | PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI COMBO

Jannie Otto Safaris - African Plains Game Hunt / Photographic Safari Combo: Jannie Otto has donated a plains game hunt which will take place near Bloemfontein, South Africa. The photographic portion will be conducted in Kruger National Park, South Africa. This will be...

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Member Bonus

All members of the West MI Bowhunters – SCI Chapter receive a free membership to the Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) as part of their annual dues. MUCC is the largest and strongest lobbying group in Michigan for outdoor enthusiasts. MUCC represents over 250 affiliate clubs and more than 40,000 sportsmen and women.

West MI Bowhunters will submit your information to MUCC for membership. Once enrolled with MUCC, you will receive regular monthly ‘Conservation Insider’ updates via email. You will also be able to log onto the MUCC website, set up a personal account, and access digital copies of its quarterly Michigan Out-of-Doors Magazine.

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