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New law lets ten and 11-year-olds join Michigan hunt   

Tuesday was the first day of firearm deer season in Michigan and the minimum hunting age has been lowered to 10 as a result of Michigan's Hunting Heritage Law.

On opening day of firearm deer hunting season, controversy surrounds use of bait   

Everything hunting: Last minute tips, Venison Cooking, & a poll on the lifted baiting ban. Check it all out here!

NBC25 explores shipwreck on anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald   

November 10, 2011 marks the 36th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald sinking in Lake Superior. While the ship remains as one of the Great Lakes' most prominant shipwreck, there are thousands of lesser-known shipwrecks that lie in the lakes.

Michigan's state parks win the 2011 National Recreation and Park Association’s Gold Medal   

Which Michigan State Park is your favorite?

How to prevent a hunting tragedy   

It’s a hunter’s worst nightmare: a shooting tragedy that injures or kills another hunter.

Duck hunter accidentally shot and killed   

The Michigan State Police Care Post report Sean Monschau of Lapeer was accidentally shot and killed while duck hunting in the Fish Point State Wildlife Area in Tuscola County.

Five Saginaw students discover two sunken ships   

On July 13, 2011, the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (NMS) worked with five Saginaw teens to discover two Great Lakes shipwrecks.

Flint community group turning vacant lots into gardens and more   

Garflied-Bunche is a community service organization that has been around in Flint since 1984, but now they have shifted into overdrive.

Michigan man killed by grizzly bear at Yellowstone National Park   

59-year-old John Wallace of Chassell, Michigan was found by hikers Friday.

Car Lovers Summer in Michigan, Back to the Bricks and Woodward Dream Cruise   

We want to know which of the two car cruises you love more: Back to the Bricks or the Woodward Dream Cruise. Vote on our poll!

Bay City iguana stolen and returned for reward... by the thief   

A lizard is safe with his family after being stolen late last week off of his perch on the porch.  David Brunell has owned the Lizard, named "Lizzo" for the past six years.

Video released of storm that took the lives of two crew members in the Chicago to Mackinac sailboat race   

A sailor, who survived a brutal storm that took the lives of two people during the Chicago-to-Mackinac sailboat race, has released video footage from a helmet camera.

Man sent to jail for illegally possessing deer   

Vassar Township resident will also pay $6,500

Missing camper found in Bay County   

82-year-old Eugene Emmendorfer went missing after going for walk in the Bay City Recreation Area, and was found miles from that location. See the interactive map here.

Davison kids bursting at the seams as summer looms   

Traveling mid-Michigan photojournalist Brett Dickie and Kevin Usealman happened to stop at Davison's Abernathy park

Ban on baiting and feeding ends in Lower Peninsula   

Thursday the Natural Resource Commission voted to end a ban on baiting and feeding of whitetail deer in most of the state's Lower Peninsula.Updated with poll.

Large wildfire near Grayling causes hundreds to flee homes   

Three buildings were destroyed, some homes were damaged, and one person was injured in the wildfire.

Family of three rescued from flipped canoe in the Flint River   

A family is rescued from the Flint River Monday after their canoe flips near a bridge.

Hot air balloon carrying three people crashes into power lines   

Right now, the Second Annual Great Lakes Regional and Michigan State Hot Air Balloon Championships are taking place at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth.

Several mushroom hunters have been hospitalized this year. Here's how to detect safe morels.   

Ten mushroom hunters have been hospitalized in Michigan alone this year, after picking poisonous morsels.

Officials have $7M plan to keep Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes. Is it worth it?   

Federal and State officials have come up with a $7 million plan to try to keep Asian Carp from coming into the Great Lakes. Is it worth it?

Menards opens in Davison, celebrates with 10 day party and celebrity guests   

Beginning Saturday May 21st, the new Menards Mega Store will host a ten-day Grand Opening Celebration.

Frankenmuth receives piece of World Trade Center for 9/11 Memorial   

A piece of somber history now sits in front of the Frankenmuth Fire Station.

Vigil held for Lapeer resident Jesse Goode, family seeks justice in his death   

A Mid-Michigan family is demanding justice after Lapeer resident Jesse Goode dies suddenly at the Genesee County Jail

Rookie Runners finish Bay City’s St. Patrick's Day Race and start new lives   

More than 4,000 people tied up their tennis shoes Sunday. Among them were Bay City’s Rookie Runners, two people who have vowed to change their lives.

2009-2010 Hunting Seasons
White-tailed Deer
Hunt Zone Dates
Youth & 100% Disabled Vets Statewide 9/26 - 9/27
Archery Statewide

10/1 - 11/14
& 12/1 - 1/1

Regular Firearm Statewide 11/15 - 11/30
Muzzle - loading Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
12/4 - 12/13
12/11 - 12/20
12/4 - 12/20
Late Firearm Antlerless deer
on private land
only in open DMUs
12/21 - 1/1

Other Game
Game Zone Dates
Turkey Statewide 10/5 - 11/14
Elk See map 

12/8 - 12/1

Crow Zone 1  8/1 - 9/30
Squirrel
(Fox & Gray)
Statewide 9/15 - 3/1
Rabbit & Hare Statewide 9/15 - 3/31
Waterfowl
Hunt Zone Dates
Ducks & Marganser North

9/26 - 11/20
11/26-11/29

Ducks & Marganser Middle

10/3 - 11/29
12/5 - 12/6

Ducks & Marganser South 10/10 - 12/6
1/2 - 1/3
Canadian Goose North 09/16 - 10/30
Canadian Goose Middle 10/3 - 11/9
11/26 - 12/2
Canadian Goose South 10/10 - 11/12
11/26 - 12/6
Coot & Moorhen North

9/26 - 11/20
11/26-11/29

Coot & Moorhen Middle

10/3 - 11/29
12/5 - 12/6

Coot & Moorhen South 10/10 - 12/6
1/2 - 1/3
Common Snipe & Rail Statewide 9/15 - 11/14

Other Goose
(Snow, Blue, Ross, White-fronted & Bran)

Statewide 9/22 - 12/16

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