The Michigan DNR Wildlife Division proposed several changes to deer regulations at its meeting earlier this month at Lansing Community College West Campus.
At the same time, Natural Resources Commissioner John Walters tossed several amendments on the proposals. The two most surprising amendments are bypassing the protocol for antler point restrictions and seeking APRs across most of the Lower Peninsula, and changing opening day of firearms and archery deer seasons to a Saturday.
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Outdoor Observations: Digging into proposed deer regulation changes in Michigan
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