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Michigan Natural Resources Commission considers deer regulation changes

The Michigan Natural Resources Commission is considering two deer regulation proposals: 1. Removing the antlerless-only mandate from the Liberty and Independence hunts, and 2. allowing ...
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Michigan Natural Resources Commission considers deer regulation changes

The Michigan Natural Resources Commission is considering two deer regulation proposals: 1. Removing the antlerless-only mandate from the Liberty and Independence hunts, and 2. allowing archery hunters to take an antlerless deer on a single or combo license anywhere in the UP. These proposed changes were presented to the NRC earlier this month and are ...

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