Michigan DNR 'open' to changes in deer-baiting penalties as it seeks license fee hikes
The Michigan DNR is asking state lawmakers to increase hunting and fishing licenses, while being "open" to changing its ...
Wortz proposes free doe hunting licenses in effort to tackle Michigan’s excessive deer population
In hopes of encouraging hunters to pursue more does, State Rep. Jennifer Wortz (R-Quincy) has offered a proposal that would ...
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Michigan introduces new deer hunting bills: changes for baiting, free anterless licenses
Two new bills introduced in the Michigan House would affect the upcoming deer hunting season this fall if approved. House Bill No. 4191, introduced by Rep. Timothy Beson, would allow baiting for a fee ...
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Michigan considers return to year-round coyote hunting while facing legal challenge
Michigan shortened the coyote season in 2024 to avoid orphaning newborn pups, but a year later the issue is again rearing its ...
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Michigan’s annual UP Deer Camp Survey shows sightings, success rate increased in ’24
The benefits of a record mild winter on the UP deer herd during the first months of 2024 showed up during last fall’s ...
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FREE GAME: Lawmaker proposes bill to drop license fees for doe hunting
Rep. Jennifer Wortz (R–Quincy) introduced House Bill 4206, which her office says would provide free hunting licenses, ...
Whitmer proposed outdoor license hikes, but left Michiganders hunting for a dollar figure
Whitmer's budget proposes raising an extra $28.9 million by hiking hunting, fishing and watercraft fees. But getting details ...
State, feds test vaccinating wild deer to stem persistent bovine tuberculosis infection
Michigan has the only persisting bovine tuberculosis outbreak in wild deer anywhere in the U.S. — and it occasionally spills ...
Deer kept on farm in Osceola County reported to have chronic wasting disease
Michigan state agriculture officials report a case of chronic wasting disease found in a deer in Osceola County.