Straits Area Sportsmen's Club

Since our inception in 1975, the Straits Area Sportsmen's Club has been a conservation and outdoor advocacy pillar in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Dedicated to promoting hunting, fishing, trapping, and the responsible stewardship of natural resources, the club is vital in educating and engaging its members, youth, and the broader community. 

Through various initiatives, workshops, and outreach efforts, the club fosters a deep appreciation for the region's rich outdoor heritage while empowering individuals to participate in conservation efforts actively.

  The Straits Area Sportsman's Club is highly regarded for its proactive involvement in conservation efforts across Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Active within influential organizations like the Upper Peninsula Sportsmen's Alliance, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, and the Eastern Citizens Advisory Council, club members are leaders in advocating for responsible wildlife management and habitat preservation.  

The club plays a crucial role in shaping policies that ensure sustainable wildlife populations and vibrant recreational opportunities for future generations. 

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• Donations and Memorial Donations
• Gallery 
• SASC Calendar of Events
• SASC Volunteers in Action

 Since 1975, the Straits Area Sportsman's Club has spearheaded impactful projects promoting conservation, community engagement, and outdoor activities in the Upper Peninsula. They've restored habitats, educated youth, and advocated for responsible wildlife management. These efforts reflect their enduring commitment to the region's environment and heritage. 

• Brevort Lake Fish Information
• Cormorant Control Prog
• Deer Habitat Improvement (DRIP Grant) 
• Walleye Stocking Program 

 SASC members are dedicated to educating and informing their membership, youth, and the broader community about a variety of conservation issues. Some of the key topics they focus on include:  

• Bears In Michigan
• Current and Past Surveys
• CWD
• Inland Lake Natural Shorelines
• Michigan Right to Hunt, Fish, and Take Game
• Moose in the Upper Peninsula
• MI Right to Hunt, Fish and Take Game
• Trapping in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
• Upland Game Birds in the U.P.
• U.P. Fish Stocking  Summary
• U.P Predator-Prey Relationship Study
• U.P. White-Tailed Deer
• U.P. Wolves Only Facebook Page
• Wolves in the U.P of Michigan
• Wolf Management Advisory Council

The Straits Area Sportsman’s Club is known for its active involvement in a wide range of projects aimed at benefiting the local community and environment in the Straits Area. Here are some examples of the projects they participate in: 

• Hunter's Safety Class
• Kids Fishing Day  
• SASC Big Buck Contest
• Schafer Road Winter Access Project
• Sporting Clays
• U.P Deer Camp Survey and Deer Harvest Surveys

 Please feel free to share the names of the leaders within SASC, as well as any other organizations.

• Club Leadership & Newsletters
• Eastern U.P. Citizen Advisory Council (CAC) Information
• Michigan DNR
• Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC)
• Natural Resource Commission (NRC)
• SASC Facebook Page
• StraitsBlog
• U.P State & Federal Representatives
• Upper Peninsula Sportsmen's Alliance (UPSA)
• U.P. Trappers Association
• Wolf Management Advisory Council