Man Faces Eight Poaching Counts in Van Buren Court
A 38-year-old Lapeer County man was arraigned after allegedly fleeing deputies investigating illegal deer hunting in Lawrence Township.
Michigan Hunting News
In Michigan, hunting news means annual seasons, state regulations, wildlife management and gear. This page follows the traditions and the conservation work that define the activity across the state.
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November 13, 2026
Michigan Archery Harvest Tops 73,000 DeerHunters have reported more than 73,000 deer during Michigan's early archery season, with Montcalm County leading the state.
November 12, 2026
Michigan Proposes Deer Feeding Ban in 11 CountiesMichigan's Department of Natural Resources recommends banning recreational deer and elk feeding in 11 Lower Peninsula counties to limit bovine tuberculosis.
November 12, 2026
Michigan Cuts Upper Peninsula Muzzleloader SeasonThe Michigan DNR's 2026 deer hunting preview shows reduced muzzleloader days, rescinded units and no antlerless permits in the Upper Peninsula.
November 10, 2026
Michigan Cuts December Deer Season to 3 DaysThe state has shortened its December firearm deer season from 10 days to 3, now running December 4 through December 6.
November 9, 2026
Michigan Archery Deer Harvest Tops 66,000Hunters have reported more than 66,000 deer statewide through the fifth weekend of Michigan's archery season.
November 9, 2026
Michigan Sets Deer Hunting Hours Before Nov. 15The Michigan DNR has set legal deer hunting hours ahead of firearm season opening day on Sunday, November 15.
November 9, 2026
Michigan Warns Hunters on Oscoda Deer AdvisoryState health officials remind hunters not to eat deer from parts of Oscoda Township ahead of Sunday's firearm season opener.
November 4, 2026
Michigan Keeps Drone Ban for Tracking GameThe state's prohibition on drones to locate wounded or dead game remains in force after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge.
November 4, 2026
Michigan Opens Duck and Goose Hunting SeasonsWaterfowl hunters across Michigan's three zones face staggered open and closed dates running into February 2027.
October 30, 2026
Michigan Hunters Report 42,000 Deer HarvestsArchery season hunters have reported thousands of deer taken across the state since early autumn.
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Regular subjects here include season dates, licensing changes, wildlife management strategies and conservation initiatives. The reporting reaches from the capital to the rural counties where the activity is most prevalent. Seasonal patterns dictate the flow of stories, as legislative changes to permit requirements often arrive just before a new season begins. Changes in population levels for major game species remain the most frequent driver of adjustments to state guidance.