Michigan officials hope new hunting rules — and possibly new "wildlife-only crossing" around roads — help curb the state's large deer population.

New state estimates show hunters killed 18% more does in 2024 compared to the year prior, and the deer harvest increased 21% in the Upper Peninsula.

Michigan rocker and avid hunter Ted Nugent took aim Wednesday at the state’s Department of Natural Resources, telling ...

Michigan deer hunters will have to report their kills for the first time this year after state wildlife regulators approved a new mandatory reporting regulation that proponents say will help ...

The first is the forecast of hunters we have in Michigan, which is expected to fall to around 450,000 by 2030, down from the nearly 800,000 deer hunters we had in 2000.

For almost 100 years, Michigan's most popular firearm deer season opened Nov. 15. But the reason is a mix of science, tradition and a bit of mystery.

The 2023 Michigan archery deer hunting season is underway, and firearm season is right around the corner. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 67°F. Saturday, June 7th 2025 ...

Deer season in Michigan is just less than two weeks old, and already three hunters have turned up dead. And now we know why. According to a Fox News report, the men were ages 57, 65 and 83, and ...

For years, the disabled combat veteran has helped with Michigan deer hunts reserved for youth 16 and under and people with disabilities. But this summer he’s losing sleep after state game ...

Less than two weeks into firearm deer hunting season, three hunters have already turned up dead in Michigan — but the cause could happen to anyone. The reason for their sudden deaths is heart ...