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Managing the land you hunt

Published on November 14, 2025
Consider harvesting antlerless deer this season to help control the population and the spread of diseases like chronic wasting disease (CWD).
Tips for proper disposal of deer carcasses and parts to minimize spread of chronic wasting disease

Published on November 14, 2025
Properly disposing of carcasses will help slow the spread of diseases like chronic wasting disease.
Hunters: Look for signs of illness in deer

Published on November 14, 2025
Identifying deer with chronic wasting disease (CWD) is not always possible by visual observation. There are common signs that may indicate a deer is sick, but it may or may not have CWD.
Why do we care about Chara?

Published on November 4, 2025
Learn more about the importance of Michigan’s underwater understory.
Stories offer rich history of the Great Lakes’ legacy

Published on November 3, 2025
Transportation of goods, shipwrecks, commercial and recreational fishing, all tell the tale of human connection to the water.