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Michigan considers ‘1 buck rule’ to balance herd, better control population
The proposal would raise deer license costs for some hunters and could affect 32,000 second-antlered deer kills a year, officials said.
- The Michigan Natural Resources Commission will vote on May 13 on a proposal limiting hunters to one antlered deer per season, a significant shift from the current two-buck limit.
- Natural Resources Commissioner John Walters requested the proposal to address the state's buck-to-doe ratio, while hunter Dan Ulfig criticized Michigan's "buck-centric culture" and "flat-out refusal" to harvest does.
- In the Lower Peninsula, a combination license for an antlered deer would increase from $20 to $40, though DNR deer specialist Brent Rudolph noted the rule may only modestly encourage antlerless harvest.
- Hunters packed a commission meeting on Wednesday, where supporter Josh Arbogast stated, "You don't get a turnout like this when things are working."
- Critic Derek Rauch argued the rule limits hunter flexibility without significant ecological benefits; if approved, the regulation would take effect in 2027.
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Michigan considers ‘1 buck rule’ to balance herd, better control population
Hunters are divided over a proposed “one buck rule” that some hope would help balance the buck-to-doe ratio, curb overpopulation in the Lower Peninsula and make deer hunting better for future generations by leaving more prize bucks on the table.
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Michigan considers ‘1 buck rule’ to balance herd, control population
Hunters in Michigan are debating a proposed "one buck rule" aimed at balancing the buck-to-doe ratio and improving deer hunting. The Michigan Natural Resources Commission is considering a policy limiting hunters to one antlered deer. Currently, hunters can kill two…
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