Michigan Parks Battle Overabundant Deer | Grand Rapids News

Michigan’s P.J. Hoffmaster State Park is facing a deer crisis—overpopulation is decimating native plant life and trees. To combat it, officials are launching a limited, lottery-based deer hunt November 20–23 across three parks, including North Ottawa Dunes and Ottawa Sands, which will be closed to the public during the event. Last held in 2012, this hunt comes as deer numbers have surged, drawn to these natural refuges amid surrounding development. Signs of overpopulation include triplets and small fawns. Applications close August 3—apply via the Ottawa County Parks website. 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/b541f8d19771ccc0