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Passenger pigeons were once the most abundant bird in North America. But in 1914, they went extinct. Most of their last nesting grounds hugged the Great Lakes. What was it like to experience these birds? And what are we left with when we lose a species?

The annual firearm opener is practically a Michigan holiday, full of traditions across the state, including the Mancelona Buck Pole — a place for hunters to display their take.

A new program in northern Michigan is aiming to stock food pantry shelves with more venison this hunting season. "Hunters for Hope" covers processing fees, allowing hunters to donate deer meat at no cost.

Just one story for you this week, and it's about deer, money and big piles of carrots. Or apples. Or whatever else deer are interested in eating.

Some argue baiting helps hunters kill more deer, curbing the spread of disease. Scientists say that's risky.

A small, dwindling percentage of the population — hunters and anglers — funds a huge chunk of fish and wildlife conservation in Michigan.

The DNR said daily high temperatures during 2024's early hunt were consistently above 70 degrees, which hampered hunting.

Park officials want to see if bow hunting can help bring down deer pressure in the 76-acre natural area.

Two guys are hunting coyotes in Michigan. All of a sudden, they say they lure in the biggest coyote they’ve ever seen and kill it. But, it turns out, it’s not a coyote at all; it’s a federally endangered gray wolf about 300 miles from its normal habitat. So, how did the wolf get there? And did the hunters play any role in it?

While the Lower Peninsula is struggling with too many deer, the U.P. has the opposite problem. Regulations to address that could be coming soon.