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Thursday, January 10, 2013  Wildlife experts will take a closer look at a wide range of hunting issues in Michigan.

Friday, December 14, 2012  There may be new restrictions on deer hunting next season.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  The 2012 firearm deer season wrapped up late last week, and the Department of Natural Resources announced today that hunter reports from around the state have been mostly positive.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Three Traverse City Area men are facing charges after it was discovered that several animals had been poached and mutilated

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  The 2012 firearm deer season opened almost a week ago and the Department of Natural Resources says hunting is on the rise.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Bow hunting deer season is officially underway and thousands of people will take to the woods of northern Michigan. But before you venture into the woods 7&4 News is sharing some new must-have sporting goods for the season.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  The Department of Natural Resources will offer a total of 708,650 anterless deer licenses for the upcoming season

Friday, June 15, 2012  Michigan wildlife officials are expanding the antlerless deer hunting territory for this fall's hunt.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Investigation into hunter's death in Mecosta County underway

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  About 675,000 hunters are expected to scour woods and rural areas across the state over the 16-day firearm deer season.

Monday, November 14, 2011  Opening day for firearms is Tuesday.  This year, the Department of Natural Resources hopes new laws will have many more young hunters in the woods.

Monday, November 14, 2011  Hunters across northern Michigan are ready to bag their bucks.

Monday, October 03, 2011  With bow hunting season in full swing, hunters are now gearing up for the opening day of firearm deer season.

Friday, September 30, 2011  Bow Hunting season starts on Saturday and this year hunters will be allowed to use bait.

Friday, July 15, 2011  Applications for antlerless deer hunting licenses are going up for sale in Michigan.