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by Taylor NimmoThursday, March 4th 2021AAhttps://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/core/bridge3.445.1_en.html#goog_166364782Volume 90% (Xianwei Zeng / Audubon Photography Awards)

https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/resolution-to-have-sandhill-crane-hunting-season-draws-controversy

MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) — A new proposal in the Michigan Legislature is taking aim at sandhill cranes.

The resolution was introduced by Sen. Edward McBroom for theU.S. Fish and Wildlife Serviceto create a hunting season for the large bird.

Now,Michigan Audobonis speaking out against the plan.

The group helped protect the sandhill crane for more than 100 years.

The controversial proposal was brought to a hearing on Wednesday before the Senate Natural Resources Committee.https://misenate.viebit.com/vod/?v=HvTjEUeOW13M&s=false&d=false

“Several flaws and issues were brought to the attention of the committee the resolution sponsor and because of those flaws and issues,” said Director of the Songbird Protection Coalition Julie Baker. “The vote to allow the recreational killing of sandhill cranes was postponed as of today, sadly though that does not mean Michigan sandhill cranes are safe but it does…