Deer

Michigan’s first deer hunts of the season happen this weekend, but hunters need to know about several major rule changes before heading into the woods.

A statewide crash report shows which Michigan counties had the most deer crashes last year, and Genesee and Lapeer both made the top ten.

EHD, a virus spread by biting midges, is back in Michigan’s deer herd with confirmed cases in 14 counties. The good news? It doesn’t threaten people, pets, or the statewide herd.

Michiganders know what November means: deer season—and a sudden wave of mysterious “illnesses.” From “truck trouble” to “family emergencies,” here are the funniest excuses used to skip work and hit the woods.

If there’s one thing you’ll see plenty of in Michigan, it’s dead deer on the side of the road. But who’s actually responsible for cleaning them up?

Michigan’s 2025 whitetail season is shaping up: stable deer numbers, winter ice threats, and EHD in 8 counties. Hunters must prep, report, and stay vigilant.

Michigan drivers, beware: deer activity is peaking this fall. Follow these simple steps to avoid costly or dangerous collisions on the road.

Hunters, mark your calendars: Michigan’s 2025 deer season kicks off with a rare Saturday opener expected to draw record crowds.

Deer season is back, and so is the annual debate: hunters vs. DNR. See the 2024 county-by-county harvest totals for Michigan.

The first year for the new hunting season saw 13,000 deer killed.