Illegal deer baiting means jail time, $15K fine for Michigan man
Michigan DNR
June 27, 2017
Measure of bait on man’s property estimated at two-and-a-half tons.
Hunting
In Michigan, growing Canada goose population creates challenges
Michigan DNR
June 23, 2017
Goose hunting in Michigan helps to keep goose numbers in check, and there are things you can do to help keep geese away from your yard.
Michigan initiative continues to bolster pheasant restoration efforts
Michigan DNR
June 13, 2017
Among the initiatives accomplishments, 16 pheasant cooperatives actively are working, with 14 more cooperatives currently in development.
Panel to adopt fishing, deer hunting rules
Associated Press
June 9, 2017
Votes on deer regulations and rules for catching salmon, trout, whitefish and smelt will follow a public comment period.
Michigan DNR: Time is now to prep for fall bird hunts
Michigan DNR
June 2, 2017
Michigan’s grouse season runs Sept. 15 to Nov. 14 and Dec. 1 to Jan. 1. Woodcock, a migratory bird, have an abbreviated season, Sept. 23 to Nov. 6.
A bountiful spring season filled with feathers and fungus
Tom Pink
May 19, 2017
With a turkey in the freezer and morel mushrooms in the bag, the author has enjoyed some outstanding spring opportunities in Michigan’s great outdoors.
Midwest gray wolves back in the crosshairs?
Associated Press
May 9, 2017
In Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan, hunting could return as soon as this fall if federal protections are removed for the predators.
Michigan DNR releases deer hunter study report
Michigan DNR
May 8, 2017
Following up on recent DNR research into deer hunting participation trends, the project was designed to be completed before the 2017-2019 deer hunting regulations are established.
American woodcock sightings — and soundings — a rite of spring in Michigan
Michigan DNR
May 2, 2017
Woodcock are a popular game species in the United States, and in Michigan approximately 26,000 upland bird hunters target them, leading the nation in both the number of hunters and birds harvested.
