Controlled Deer Hunt in Michigan Parks | Grand Rapids News

Michigan’s launching a controlled deer hunt this fall in three Lake Michigan parks—P.J. Hoffmaster, North Ottawa Dunes, and Ottawa Sands—to tackle an overpopulated deer herd threatening natural habitats. Running Nov 20–23, the event uses a lottery to select 71 hunters aged 18+, with permits costing $20 if chosen. All parks will be closed to the public during the hunt, including Hoffmaster’s campground and day-use areas. Applications close Aug 31, no fee to enter, results emailed by September. This science-backed effort aims to restore ecological balance while managing recreation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/64f2a234902fe6c6