Michigan hunters report impressive harvest numbers during early archery season for whitetail deer in 2024, sparking a debate on trophy hunting vs. sustainable deer population.
Michigan's DNR has added some new rules and regulations for the 2024 Whitetail Deer Season, with new restrictions and expanded opportunities to bag a buck or doe
The 2024 Michigan whitetail deer season brings with it some new dates and rule changes. Plus a county-by-county recap of bucks and does taken in the 2023 season.
At one time, Michigan's whitetail deer season drew well over half a million outdoor enthusiasts. In 2023, the state saw continued decline in hunters, and deer harvested.
Using Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Online Game Check system data, here's a county-by-county breakdown of the 23-24 Whitetail Deer Harvest.
In the second year of Michigan's DNR mandatory online deer harvest reporting, the final numbers for 2023 show another down year. Here's the 83 Final County Rank
If Michigan's aging hunting population continues to cling to 'Tradition', it will kill the states whitetail deer season. Read how the date is unfair to young athletes.