Southern Michigan Gun Season Deer Harvest Drops 10%

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Published: 06 December 2013

(Provided by Michigan DNR)

The Michigan DNR says challenging conditions and lower deer numbers in some areas have likely led to fewer deer being taken during the Michigan deer firearms season.

Firearm season deer check-station activity declined in all regions of the state compared to 2012.

Each year the DNR generates preliminary estimates of the firearm deer harvest shortly after the season closes on Nov. 30. Those estimates are replaced by a rigorous assessment of harvest and participation over all deer seasons using an annual hunter mail survey.

The 2013 firearm deer season harvest appears to have decreased in all regions this year, but particularly in the Upper Peninsula and southern Lower Peninsula. Experiences can differ widely within regions; DNR biologists estimate the harvest (compared to 2012) was down perhaps 15 to 20 percent across the Upper Peninsula, decreased only slightly in the northern Lower Peninsula, and declined perhaps 10 percent in the southern Lower Peninsula.

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D&R Hosts Ice Fishing Show

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Published: 01 December 2013

Keith StantonD&R Sports Center is hosting a free, two-day weekend Ice Fishing Show Dec. 7-8 at the Kalamazoo store.

Renowned ice fishing pros will share their experience, tips and tricks for successful ice fishing and more than 25 representatives from the leading ice fishing tackle and equipment companies will display their latest product innovations.

The two-day event is free to the public Saturday from 9-5 and Sunday 10-4.

Keith Stanton, known as the “PikeKilla” and president of Malyn Entertainment, will present his seminar: “Pike Under Ice.” He will demonstrate his PikeKilla™ lure and the vertical jigging techniques he has perfected. He will also share his proven methods for spearing pike and the proper use of pike decoys to attract trophy fish.

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