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MDNR Report
Young Deer Hunter
The numbers through opening weekend are in! As of Tuesday morning, there have been a total of 168,755 deer reported for all seasons. For the latest overall numbers, or more specific numbers by county, check out the deer harvest report summary page.
Some of the Michiana numbers are Berrien, 974 bucks, 548 does; Branch, 1683 bucks, 1071 does; Cass 705 bucks, 449 does; and St. Joseph, 609 bucks, 515 does;
Remember, if you were successful over the opening weekend, deer hunters are required to report their harvest within 72 hours or before transferring possession of the deer (to another person, a processer or taxidermist).
Hunters must continue to attach a paper kill tag to a harvested deer. The kill tag should remain with the head if the head and body of the deer are separated. Anyone in possession of a deer after the harvest reporting timeframe expires should be able to present the confirmation number.
Reporting your harvest is easy through the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app, which you can find on the Apple and Google Play stores. You can also report a harvest online at eLicense. If you need assistance reporting your harvest, you can call 517-284-9453.
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IDNR Report
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting accident that occurred in Logansport earlier this week.
Just after 10 a.m., officers were dispatched when Cass County Emergency Dispatch received information of a deer hunter who had been shot in the foot.
Daniel Jackson, 36, of Logansport, was finishing his hunt and lowering his firearm from an elevated stand when the gun discharged and the bullet hit one of his feet.
Jackson safely climbed down from the stand and called for help. He was transported to Logansport Memorial Hospital in good condition.
For more information on hunting and hunting safety, see hunting.IN.gov. Â
Other assisting agencies included the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Logansport Police Department, Cass County Emergency Medical Services, District 1 Fire Department, and Indiana State Police.
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Danny Linn of Niles, Mich. with his 8-point
Danny Linn of Niles, Mich. shot this nice 8-point Cass County buck that was trailing a doe from 130 yards away. She brought him within 45 yards where he shot it with a Savage Axis 350 Legend. The deer dressed out at 215 pounds.Â
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Shawn McDougal of Mishawaka with his crossbow 9-point
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By KATIE GERVASI, MDNR Law Enforcement Division
Hunter Tagging Deer
Opening day of the traditional firearm deer hunting season is right around the corner, and many hunters are busy scouting land, watching trail cameras and preparing equipment.
To ensure a safe season, Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers are sharing best practices and tips to help hunters avoid the most common violations and mistakes they see every year.
Here are 10 best practices for hunters to remember:
Properly tag your deer
Before field-dressing or moving a deer, kill tags must be filled out to include the month and date the deer was harvested, animal gender and number of antler points, if any. Kill tags must be properly placed on the deer. Stick the tag to a piece of string, wire or a zip-tie that can be attached to the deer. Conservation officers often see the wrong kill tag on game – such as fish or turkey licenses on deer. Often, this is a simple mistake made in the dark that can be corrected easily by retagging the deer as soon as you notice the error.