Michigan hunters have taken over 50,000 deer since opening weekend

Michigan hunters have taken over 50,000 deer since opening weekend

Michigan hunters have surpassed 157,000 deer this season, with more than 50,000 taken in the first days of the regular firearm season. Officials warn that storm damage and a deer disease outbreak may affect access, herd health and conditions as the season continues.

Firearm deer season underway: Harvest data reveals trends

Firearm deer season opened on Saturday, and the state’s harvest reporting website is providing real-time updates as hunters record their deer.

Sanilac Leads Michigan Deer Harvest

Sanilac County hunters led the way during Michigan’s firearm deer season opener, contributing to more than 41,000 deer taken statewide over opening weekend. The Michigan DNR says weather and disease have affected numbers this year, including last winter’s heavy snow in the Upper Peninsula, a spring ice storm in northern Lower Michigan, and ongoing EHD outbreak in the south. So far this season…