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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Traverse City fines a homeowner for cutting down trees in his yard.

Monday, April 22, 2013  This year's snowfall is challenging deer in the area, resulting in expected lower survival and fawn recruitment rates than the last few years.

Friday, April 19, 2013  A northern Michigan community is coming together to help a little boy battling a rare and deadly disease.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  More than 100 people got a brand new smile oin Wednesday, thanks to the generosity of the hardworking staff at Deerhaven Family Dentistry in Traverse City. For the 15th year in a row the dentist office hosted it's Doctors With a Heart event.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Doctors with a Heart program will help needy people in northern Michigan get free dental care on Jan. 23.

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.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Officials say an insect-spread deer disease has been found in at least 29 Michigan counties and is to blame for the deaths of more than 10,400 deer in the state.

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.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Authorities in Michigan say an insect-spread deer disease has spread to at least 24 counties.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  A Traverse City market, preparing to celebrate 100 years in business, has new owners.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Altus Brands specializes in manufacturing products for outdoor enthusiasts. The company started in 2008 with three founders who desired to own and grow a company while contributing to the community and industry.