Deer Hunt Planned At East Lansing Parks To Thin Herd
City officials estimate that there are between 15 and 30 deer in each park.
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City officials estimate that there are between 15 and 30 deer in each park.
A 27-year-old man has been charged in the fatal shooting of a black bear that was accompanied by her three cubs.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says the deer were shot with a small-caliber rifle between October 2014 and this month.
Ron Davis says he fought the bear with a knife, and the animal ran away.
Hunters are being told to call police and not touch anything.
"It's just a really good feeling," he said. "He'll look good on the wall."
Teal hunting is being allowed because the population is growing. Hunters can take up to six per day and hunt from sunrise to sunset.
The killing of a rare white buck as part of an effort to control the deer population at Kensington Metropark has upset some area residents.
Canceling the entire hunt has been discussed but wasn't a likely option.
The DNR says applications for elk and bear licenses are available through June 1.
The drunken boating laws are among several signed in recent months that will launch new programs or have other implications for Michigan residents.
Michigan's House has approved two bills that would prohibit the use of drones by hunters and those seeking to interfere with hunting.
Officials said Thursday that last year was the first on record in which no people were killed as a direct result of hunting.
Treat every firearm as if it's loaded. conservation officers warn.
The cost of hunting deer in Michigan may keep some people out of the woods.
Last year, 12 motorists were killed and another 1,200 were hurt in car-deer accidents in Michigan.
Michigan officials say an 11-year-old hunter who shot a 12-point albino buck with a crossbow did nothing wrong.
It may be merely symbolic, but Michigan voters will get a chance during the Nov. 4 election to send a message about whether hunters should be permitted to target the gray wolf.
Officials with Michigan's Natural Resources Commission have confirmed there won't be a gray wolf hunt this year.
A panel will now decide whether to allow continued wolf hunts, instead of leaving the matter up to the voters.
The bill was designed to keep voters from stopping future hunts in referendums in November.
An official says four hunting dogs have died after two separate reported wolf attacks in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Young hunters can try a variety of firearms, as well as archery equipment, try a hunting simulator and get tips about what to expect in the field.
Michigan officials have certified a second referendum on hunting wolves for the November statewide ballot, which wildlife groups hope voters will support to block future hunts.
Ann Arbor's proposal to control the city's deer population include an organized hunt to kill some of the animals or sterilization.
A new study by attorneys at Phillips Law Firm has identified the most dangerous roads in the United States based on fatal crashes per mile over five years.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
A 1-year-old girl and a 24-year-old woman were injured in a shooting on Christmas Eve on Detroit's east side.
You'll want to plan around the office, retail and business closings that apply to Christmas Day and sometimes also on Christmas Eve.
The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
A 1-year-old girl and a 24-year-old woman were injured in a shooting on Christmas Eve on Detroit's east side.
You'll want to plan around the office, retail and business closings that apply to Christmas Day and sometimes also on Christmas Eve.
Our holiday week in Michigan has more warm days than not, and that does help and hinder our travel.
A new study by attorneys at Phillips Law Firm has identified the most dangerous roads in the United States based on fatal crashes per mile over five years.
A police officer in Detroit was injured on Tuesday night after accidentally shooting himself in the foot as a dog tried to attack him.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
Dylan Larkin scored the tying goal late in the third period and then got the winner 34 seconds into overtime to rally Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars for their third straight win.
Job listings for store Santas have plunged in recent years as more families shop online and retailers look to contain costs, a new analysis found.
A Wisconsin woman who almost killed her sixth-grade classmate to please the fictional Slender Man has been ordered back to a state psychiatric hospital after she escaped from her group home last month.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Henry Ford Health has announced new labor agreements with registered nurses and radiology technicians at its Rochester hospital.
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.
Oakland County health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a pediatric patient at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.
Dylan Larkin scored the tying goal late in the third period and then got the winner 34 seconds into overtime to rally Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars for their third straight win.
The Detroit Lions are sending five players to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games.
The Detroit Lions were not expected to match the success they had last year when they won a franchise-record 15 games to earn the NFC's No. 1 seed in the playoffs and claimed consecutive division championships for the first time since they were an NFL powerhouse in the early 1950s.
Jalen Duren had 26 points and 10 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons held off the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102 after blowing a 21-point lead.
Over the last two weeks, Michigan football's interim coach, Biff Poggi, says they have taken steps to restore the Wolverines' culture and make football fun again for the student athletes.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
A new study finds Michigan is home to three of the most dangerous roads in the U.S; Sterling Heights city officials are considering allowing a Sheetz at the old Detroit Free Press site, and more on your top headlines.
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A 1-year-old child and a 24-year-old woman were injured in a double shooting on Christmas Eve on Detroit's east side.
Sheetz, the one-stop shop gas station chain, could soon be coming to Sterling Heights, Michigan, with their eyes set on the land where the former Detroit Free Press building stands.
A new study by Phillips Law Firm finds that three of the 10 most dangerous roads in U.S. are in Michigan, with two of them in Metro Detroit.