Consider Taking This Deer Hunting Season | News, Sports, Jobs

Archery season is already underway and opening day of firearms deer season is just a few weeks away, which means Northeast Michigan hunters are salivating at the idea of ​​unhooking this big buck.

But the Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants hunters to think a little differently this season.

The DNR wants hunters to consider taking a doe.

The deer population is getting a little out of control, especially in the northern part of the state, and the DNR wants hunters to take does to help keep the population under control.

These does may not make as striking a trophy, but their meat is just as good and we encourage hunters to consider taking a doe this season.

Hunting is about tradition. Hunting is a family affair. Hunting is about sport.

But hunting is above all a question of wildlife conservation.

Hunters play an important role in managing wildlife populations so that they remain at sustainable and healthy levels.

We urge every hunter to take this responsibility seriously and play their part in not passing up all the does this year.

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