You?ve probably noticed?that,?over the last few years,? deer hunting regulations have become less restrictive. Hunters in the Lower Peninsula can harvest does on a regular deer or deer combo license. And hunters can buy and use up to 10 universal antlerless licenses in most of the state.??

Perhaps you?ve been thinking, "The DNR must be crazy! Surely these changes will harm the deer herd." Our?deer population dynamics video?explains the rationale?behind these decisions and how they will not negatively impact Michigan's deer herd.?