Mich. regular firearm deer season to get under way - FOX 35 News Orlando

Mich. regular firearm deer season to get under way

Posted: Updated:

LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan's 16-day firearm deer season is getting under way, although with limits for hunters across much of the southern part of the Lower Peninsula.

Hunters in that part of the state won't be allowed to kill as many deer as usual because of an insect-spread deer disease.

Firearm deer hunting season is starting Thursday and runs through Nov. 30.

The new limits on antlerless deer hunting are a response to epizootic hemorrhagic disease. The state Department of Natural Resources has collected reports indicating thousands of deer have died from the disease in Michigan this year.

Wildlife officials decided that stricter limits on antlerless deer licenses would help populations bounce back faster in hard-hit areas.

The disease isn't a threat to humans.

  • Local NewsLocal News

  • Saturday, May 25 2013 9:17 PM EDT2013-05-26 01:17:14 GMT
    Windsor and Detroit officials have submitted a bid to host Wrestlemania in 2015 and/or 2016. It has become one of the biggest sports entertainment events in the country.
    Windsor and Detroit officials have submitted a bid to host Wrestlemania in 2015 and/or 2016. It has become one of the biggest sports entertainment events in the country. Wrestlemania is the SuperBowl of sports and entertainment.
  • Saturday, May 25 2013 8:29 PM EDT2013-05-26 00:29:51 GMT
    A man accused of killing his wife and two children in Novi in 2008 has been extradited from India to Metro Detroit to face murder charges. His arrest could end a five-year-old murder mystery.
    A man accused of killing his wife and two children in Novi in 2008 has been extradited from India to Metro Detroit to face murder charges. His arrest could end a five-year-old murder mystery.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:58:44 GMT
    Police say a woman was held captive at a hotel for several days and forced to have sex around the clock with multiple men, whoever would pay the price. 26-year-old Deante Brown now faces sex trafficking charges.
    Police say a woman was held captive at a hotel for several days and forced to have sex around the clock with multiple men, whoever would pay the price. 26-year-old Deante Brown now faces sex trafficking charges.
Powered by WorldNow

35 Skyline Drive
Lake Mary, FL 32746

Phone: (407) 644-3535
News Tips: (866) 55-FOX35

Didn't find what you were looking for?
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices