Michigan Has 1.6 Million Deer

It is estimated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources that 735,000 deer hunting licenses will be sold resulting in the harvesting of approximately 450,000 deer. During the deer season the state will reap the rewards of an estimated $500 million that will be spent by hunters looking to bag a deer.

The southern and central parts of the state have more deer and in some cases too many and DNR officials are encouraging hunters to take more female deer this year in specified areas in an effort to cut down on numbers. Participation is also being requested for hunters to bring their deer to check stations where biologists will collect valuable information used to create better methods of managing the herd.

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Tom Remington