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March 6, 2026

Michigan coyotes under a spotlight

How many coyotes are there in Michigan? No one knows, exactly – but the goal of the new hunting and trapping season that opened March 2 is for there to be fewer of them.
Officially, it’s not a “hunting and trapping” season. It is labeled as a management season. Under DNR regulations, the season will run until Oct. 14 and will allow coyotes to be killed on public or private lands. It is the result of concern about abundant coyotes in the state and a lawsuit filed against the state Natural Resources Commission by two of the state’s conservation clubs.

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Ohio deer processor stole venison headed to pantries

The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife staff concluded an investigation into alleged improprieties at a white-tailed deer processor in Harrison County, which resulted in 35 individuals being convicted of a total of 55 violations.
During the investigation, dubbed Operation Donor Deer, the Division of Wildlife’s law enforcement officers and investigators discovered numerous wildlife violations by Rodney Shields, 59, of Harrisville, the owner of Rod’s Custom Deer Processing.

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Grouse, deer, fall turkey rule changes proposed in Ohio

The Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife is proposing new hunting and fishing rules for the season beginning June 30.
The proposed rules are available online for review and comment by hunters and anglers at wildohio.gov. The comment period runs from March 2 through April 1. A hearing on the proposed rules before the state wildlife council is scheduled for April 8. The council will vote on the proposals at that time.

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Top 10 (plus one) lifetime gear investments you can make as a hunter

If you plan to live a hunter’s life, you’ll need to invest in some gear. But not too much!
As Americans, we are inundated with gadgets. If legs, arms, hands, and eyes can do it, a new gadget can do it better. Well, maybe, but each new “tool” adds to your load. And confusion. Focus on these key items to build an all-around hunting lifestyle.

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