Anna Mitterling is the owner and founder of Mi In-Sights Consulting. She is passionate about collaborating and solutioning within the realm of wildlife management. Hunting can be highly contentious… but she believes that we as hunters truly have more in common than differences. If we can focus on our shared values, we can have productive conversations about our differences.
Experience History
2023-present Founded Mi In-Sights Consultling, LLC
Collaborating with and supporting partners to manage deer in Michigan
2015-2018 Wildlife Cooperatives Coordinator, Michigan United Conservation Clubs
Facilitated wildlife cooperatives in the state of Michigan. The program was funded by the Michigan DNR, Quality Deer Management Association (now National Deer Assocation), and Pheasants Forever
2014-present Adjunct Biology Professor, Lansing Community College
Teaching Envionmental Science, currently also coordinating online sections
Taught courses at Washtenaw Community College and Alpena Community College
2010-2013 Graduate School at Michigan State University, Fisheries and Wildlife
Studied satisfaction and social networks within Deer Cooperatives in Southern Michigan
Thesis: Private land deer cooperatives harvest and satisfaction analysis in Southern Lower Michigan (click to view)
Publications:
- The Influence of Private Land Deer Management Cooperatives on Harvest Outcomes and Hunter Satisfaction, The Wildlife Society Bulletin, Sep 1, 2021 Co-authored: Brent Rudolph and Daniel Kramer
- Understanding Peer Influence in Hunter Harvest Decisions Using Social Network Theory and Analysis, May 21, 2016 Co-authored: Daniel Kramer and Ken Frank
2008-2011 Michigan Department of Natural Resource, Wildlife Division
Assisted with wildlife managment planning process for elk, bear, and deer
2007-2010 Bachelor’s of Science, Spring Arbor Univeristy
Created a individualized major, “Recreation and Natural Resources Management”
Certifications/Trainings
- MSU Facilitation Training
- Great Lakes Leadership Academy
- The Working Genius Certification
Volunteer Experiences
- DNR Disease Lab – CWD Testing
- ‘At Large’ member of QDMA State Council
- Ingham County Talent Center Habitat Project
- Michigan Natural Resource Commission
- Advisor, Blandford Nature Center Deer Hunt
- Member, Michigan Prescribed Burn Council
- DNR Deer Check Station
- Stream Invertebrate Sampling
- Wildlife Sanctuary Board Member