Michigan DNR Launches New Deer Management Initiative

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is launching a Deer Management Initiative aimed at evaluating and responding to present-day deer management challenges.

Challenges regarding deer management in the Lower Peninsula include declining hunter numbers and continued changes in land-use patterns, with a high percentage of privately owned land.

Challenges in the Upper Peninsula include habitat concerns, changing weather patterns, and a diverse array of predators.

The DNR also wants to involve unaffiliated people who are concerned about deer management to encourage a true representation and discussion.