A moose is photographed on a wildlife camera in the Upper Peninsula, part of the results of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources wolf abundance survey. (Photo courtesy DNR)

ONTONAGON — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council is scheduled to hear an outlook on state parks in the western U.P. and receive updates on the DNR’s wolf abundance trail camera survey and moose research study when the council meets this week in Ontonagon.

The meeting is scheduled to run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the Lake Superior Sportsmen’s Club conference room, located at 31433 M-64 in Ontonagon.

Additional business includes reports from various DNR division staff, old business items and subcommittee reports.

For public comment instructions or additional details, email Kristi Dahlstrom at dahlstromk@michigan.gov or call her at 906-226-1331.

The DNR’s eastern and western U.P. citizens’ advisory councils are designed to provide local input to advise the DNR on regional programs and policies, identify areas in which the department can be more effective and responsive and offer insight and guidance from members’ own experiences and constituencies.

The council members represent a variety of natural resource and recreation interests. Agenda items are set by the council members and council recommendations are forwarded to the DNR for consideration.

To find application forms to be considered for a future council member vacancy or to locate meeting packets and agendas, go to the council’s DNR webpage at https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/boards/up-citizens/upwest.

For more information, call the DNR U.P. field deputy’s office at 906-226-1331.