Michigan’s Deer Crisis: The Truth About Herd Mismanagement and Real Conservation

We took 2 bucks and the rest were does — not because of luck, but because of responsible herd management.

Too often, people don’t understand that real conservation isn’t about the biggest rack on the wall — it’s about balance, stewardship, and protecting Michigan’s wild heritage for generations to come.

It’s time we talk honestly about how the white-tail herd in Michigan has been mismanaged. Politics aside — this is about our land, our wildlife, and our responsibility.