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Hunting female deer: A better population management strategy
Published on September 17, 2024
When deer numbers become extremely high, crop damage and the associated yield losses from deer are greater than many producers are willing to tolerate. -
Hunters: Look for signs of illness in deer
Published on September 13, 2024
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. -
MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off seventh season March 21, 2024
Published on February 29, 2024
The weekly online program provides timely, relevant information to keep field crop farmers and consultants up to date with rapidly changing crop conditions, pests, diseases and environmental conditions during the growing season. -
Research project evaluates what users of coastal wildlife management areas value
Published on September 12, 2023
Project began in 2016 and included engagement with communities in the Saginaw Bay and Southeast Michigan regions. -
Roloff receives Legacy Award from the Michigan Chapter of The Wildlife Society
Published on March 27, 2023
The Legacy Award for Outstanding Contribution to Wildlife Conservation honors an individual who has furthered wildlife conservation, research, and/or management in Michigan -
Field Crops Webinar Series on March 13 discusses integrated wildlife damage in Michigan field crops
Published on March 1, 2023
Join us for a discussion on how producers can minimize wildlife damage. -
Vole management on-farm study reveals surprising levels of soybean damage
Published on December 8, 2022
An on-farm study conducted in southwest Michigan in 2022 and funded by the Michigan Soybean Committee provided insights into vole feeding in soybean fields. -
CSUS faculty awarded over $365,000 to study state game areas
Published on November 15, 2022
Bess Perry, Assistant Professor in CSUS, has been awarded a grant to study non-traditional uses of state game areas in Michigan. -
Michigan State University and USGS team up in state-federal partnership for fishery and wildlife science
Published on November 3, 2022
Michigan to host the 42nd USGS Cooperative Research Unit -
Considerations for meat processors accepting venison to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease
Published on September 20, 2022
Protocol for meat processors to follow when accepting venison this hunting season.