https://www.wcmu.org/tags/hunting Hunting en-US Copyright Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:57:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-21/michigan-hunters-divided-over-proposed-one-buck-rule In an effort to change management of Michigan's white-tailed deer population, policymakers are proposing a "one buck rule" to begin in 2027. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:57:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-21/michigan-hunters-divided-over-proposed-one-buck-rule Mary Corey https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-09/spring-turkey-hunting-season-opens-soon-in-michigan-with-a-host-of-new-changes New permit zones were introduced this year, along with new rules for reporting harvests, a new electronic kill tag system and a youth hunting permit opportunity. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:32:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-09/spring-turkey-hunting-season-opens-soon-in-michigan-with-a-host-of-new-changes Anna Spidel https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-29/michigan-dnr-says-wildlife-division-is-being-held-together-by-duct-tape-and-a-dream The department's revenue relies heavily on hunting and fishing licenses. These fees haven't increase since 2014 and are controlled by the state legislature. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:14:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-29/michigan-dnr-says-wildlife-division-is-being-held-together-by-duct-tape-and-a-dream Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-27/new-changes-coming-to-michigans-spring-turkey-hunt The changes are to the license options, management units and mandatory harvest reporting. Applications for Michigan's turkey hunters close Feb. 1. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:30:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-27/new-changes-coming-to-michigans-spring-turkey-hunt Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-08/sturgeon-season-officially-announced-in-northern-michigan Michigan's shortest hunting season is set for Feb. 7 in Black Lake in Cheboygan County. It will last for four days or until six fish have been harvested, whichever comes first. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:08:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-08/sturgeon-season-officially-announced-in-northern-michigan Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-26/new-proposal-would-extend-michigan-elk-hunting-season Michigan's elk season could last longer for the 2026 hunting season under a new proposal from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:12:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-26/new-proposal-would-extend-michigan-elk-hunting-season Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-17/as-firearm-hunting-season-begins-venison-donation-program-grows A state program for deer donations led to 140,000 pounds of ground venison for Michigan food banks in the last fiscal year. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:46:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-17/as-firearm-hunting-season-begins-venison-donation-program-grows Dustin Dwyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-13/everything-you-need-to-know-about-michigans-firearm-deer-season The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says there is a new online deer harvest reporting process for hunters that they must follow. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:02:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-13/everything-you-need-to-know-about-michigans-firearm-deer-season Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-06/michigan-dnr-warns-lower-peninsula-hunters-about-ongoing-bait-ban Fines for not following the ban can be issued. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-06/michigan-dnr-warns-lower-peninsula-hunters-about-ongoing-bait-ban Leigh Ann Towne https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-20/northern-michigan-wildlife-rescue-sees-record-number-of-injured-animals The Association to Rescue Kritters, or ARK, of St. Helen say many of the birds of prey are testing positive for high lead contamination. Officials say it's most likely from eating deer remains or fish with lead fragments left behind from bullets or fishing lures. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-20/northern-michigan-wildlife-rescue-sees-record-number-of-injured-animals Tina Sawyer