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Michigan deer hunting regulations for 2020 were finalized in July, and it is already time to start thinking about those for 2021.
Hunters and others interested in deer hunting regulations are invited to attend and give input during two virtual open house events next week.
The sessions will be held virtually from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 and†from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 21.
The content will be the same at both meetings.
Participants will hear from DNR experts about deer population dynamics, disease and harvest and hunter trends. Attendees will be given a look at, and an opportunity to weigh in on, the DNR-proposed 2021 deer hunting regulations.
The potential changes are meant to simplify deer hunting regulations and remove barriers to participation in deer hunting. Once public input has been gathered, it will be sent to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission for review before the commission votes on the proposed regulations in December.
To participate in the Aug. 20 meeting, click here.
For the Aug. 21 meeting, click here.
A video recording of the virtual open houses and a survey link will be available at Michigan.gov/Deer once the sessions have concluded. Hunters can provide feedback on the proposed regulations via the survey through Aug. 28.
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Michigan Modifies Deer Hunting Regulations for This Fall
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission approved a new package of deer regulations last week.
Michigan DNR deer program experts say the regulations, which will be in effect for the 2020 deer hunting season, will provide additional opportunities and cost savings for hunters and offer flexibility in how hunters pursue deer. The DNR uses existing and projected data to gauge the impact of proposed regulations. The data shows that the projected changes will not have a significant negative effect on the deer herd or the quality of deer hunting.
“These recommendations are aimed at making it easier for hunters of all ages and experience levels to enjoy a Michigan outdoor tradition, while at the same time facing the present and future challenges of managing the state’s abundant deer population,” said Chad Stewart, the DNR’s deer, elk and moose program leader.
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Hunters can apply online for state park deer management draw hunts at on.IN.gov/reservedhunt. The online method is the only way to apply.
Northern Indiana properties included this year include Chain O’Lakes, Pokagon, Potato Creek and Trine State Recreation Area (archery only). Other state areas are Brown County, Charlestown, Fort Harrison (archery only), Harmonie, Lincoln, McCormick’s Creek, Ouabache, Prophetstown, Shades, Spring Mill, Turkey Run, Versailles, and Whitewater Memorial state parks.
Early hunts are Nov. 16-17, and late hunts are Nov. 30-Dec. 1.
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ichigan Seeks Hunter Feedback on Deer Hunting Regulation Proposals
A new package of deer hunting regulations designed to simplify rules and remove barriers to participation was introduced to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission at the commission’s regular monthly meeting. The regulations, proposed for the 2020 deer hunting season, are scheduled for an NRC vote in June.
Hunters are encouraged to review the proposed regulations and share their feedback either through an anonymous survey or by email to NRC@Michigan.gov. All comments must be received by June 5 and will be shared with members of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission.
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Indiana DNR has launched a new website allowing deer hunters to access white-tailed deer harvest data as it is accumulated by the state.
During the check-in process, hunters report the county of harvest, sex of deer harvested, type of land the deer was harvested on, and type of equipment used to harvest deer. This data can now be accessed and viewed by individuals using an interactive website. Visitors to the website can compare individual or multiple counties across the past five years. Results can even be limited to specific types of equipment or deer seasons.