The Department of Natural Resources will issue its annual Deer Forecast Report on Monday. In the past, we have released it before the start of bow season (which starts this Saturday), but we have had some unanticipated delays this year. I apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.
Also, please be advised that deer baiting can legally begin in the Upper and Lower Peninsula on Saturday as well. I am attaching an article that explains the baiting regulations. In addition, please keep in mind there is still NO baiting allowed in Deer Management Unit 487, which Alcona, Alpena, Iosco, Montmorency, Oscoda and Presque Isle counties due to wildlife disease management issues. If you are going to report that baiting is now allowed in the Lower Peninsula again, please include that it is still prohibited in those six counties. There is a lot of confusion, unfortunately, due to some recent action by the US Department of Agriculture related to the Bovine TB Zone and cattle herds.
