Hunting

Lansing – After giving the Legislature time to pass a series of bills that would regulate the swine-hunting industry, the Invasive Species Order Amendment 1 took effect Oct. 1, banning the possession of feral swine

Lansing – Michigan deer hunters could find themselves with an extra $200 bucks in their pockets. On Sept. 23, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced an incentive program to encourage more Michigan

Washington – The outcome of a lawsuit that could restrict gun hunting and snowmobiling in some areas of Huron-Manistee National Forests may be resolved within the next few months. A draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

Marquette, Mich. – Black bears weighing more than 500 pounds were killed in both the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula during the first days of this year’s bear season. Chris Groty, of St. Ignace,

Lansing – Proposed legislation would expand the purposes for which the DNR must use part of the money hunters pay for turkey licenses, and require the agency report annually on its use of those funds.

Lansing – An early season bear hunt turned into a terrifying encounter for a 49-year-old hunter from Shepherd who was attacked in his treestand by a 220-pound female black bear. According to DNR officials, the

Lansing – Anecdotal evidence suggests state programs designed to recruit and retain Michigan hunters may be helping slow a continued decline among youth participation in hunting. Popular youth deer and waterfowl seasons, well-attended hunting clinics,

Croswell, Mich. – With some pre-season scouting and preparation, bowhunters can expect to find more deer than last year when heading afield with bow in hand this October. According to Brian Fawley, DNR research biologist,