Antlerless Deer Permit News
Fewer antlerless deer permits will be issued in Michigan this year than last in some areas, but only by a small amount. Michigan has quotas that separate permits by public vs. private land.Southern Michigan Antlerless Quotas
On public land, the quota will decrease by 200 from 70,750 to 70,550. The number of private land licenses will decrease more dramatically - from 637,900 to 483,400.Northern Lower Penninsula Michigan Antlerless Quotas
Here, public land antlerless deer quotas will increase by 5,000 from last year's total. This will bring the number available to 35,900. On private land, the total will increase by almost 4,000 to 119,100. The DNT cites milder winters as the reason for higher deer populations in the region, and thus the greater number of available licenses.Upper Penninsula Michigan Antlerless Quotas
The UP will see fewer licenses for antlerless season available. The private land quota will be down from 21,250 to 18,100, while public land quotas will go down from last year's 5,900 to 4,500.Reasons for Decreased Quotas in Some Regions
The cause cited for DNR for stabilization of the herd to an extent is the prevalence of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD). Antlerless permits are largely a tool for stabilizing a deer herd, and as populations level off, it is normal for these tags to be reduced.For additional information visit http://goo.gl/DBGbU
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