
DNR: Additional deer suspected to be positive for CWD identified throughout firearms season
“The fact that we have likely found so many additional CWD-positive deer is a major concern for Michigan’s deer population.”

“The fact that we have likely found so many additional CWD-positive deer is a major concern for Michigan’s deer population.”

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Plans are being detailed for Ann Arbor’s expanded 2018 deer hunt as part of the city’s ongoing deer management efforts. The Ann Arbor News reports nonprofit contractor White Buffalo will complete

No evidence of human infection from eating properly cooked game.

The 2017 Michigan firearms deer season ended too soon for the author.

Successful shooting for pheasants, ruffed and sharp-tailed grouse, and quail requires different ammunition to account variances in size, speed, and flush distance.

This is the 11th case of CWD to be confirmed in free-ranging deer in Michigan and second hunter-harvested CWD-positive deer in the county; three additional suspected positive cases in the county awaiting confirmation.

Wind and rain put a damper on opener.

According to Michigan DNR statistics, more than 7,500 people 80 years old or older bought a deer hunting license in 2016 and sales this year point toward that trend continuing.

Michigan’s hunter safety program has helped reduce the number of hunting casualties in Michigan.
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