Help fight hunger and ensure Michiganders have access to a nutritious protein source when they need it the most by contributing to the DNR’s Hunters Feeding Michigan program.

The program makes a positive difference in communities across Michigan, connecting hunters, wild game processors and charities to feed those in need.

Hunters can share their harvest by donating their deer at a participating processor or by taking part in Hunters Feeding Michigan deer donation drives. We’ll be taking deer donations in several locations across the state – including Clare, Eau Claire, Escanaba, Gaylord, Howard City, Linwood and Sterling Heights – Nov. 21-23. Read more

Trophy Scan, the most innovative scoring technology in the hunting industry, has just launched an upgraded version of its mobile app – now available free to download on the Apple App Store.

This latest update gives hunters the ability to scan, score, store and share their trophies faster and easier than ever before, delivering instant, accurate scoring right from the field. Using your phone’s camera, Trophy Scan creates a precise 3D model of your Whitetail, Mule Deer, or Elk in minutes – providing a reliable, repeatable digital score that takes the guesswork out of traditional measuring. Stop Guessing. Start Scoring.

Scan. Score. Store. Share.

With Trophy Scan, every hunter can now: Read more

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This fall, the Department of Natural Resources wants to say “thank you” to Michigan hunters. The DNR’s Hunter Appreciation: Deer Drop-In Mondays are happening at locations across the state, and all hunters are invited to drop-in and say hello. Harvested deer are welcome but certainly not required!

Each Deer Drop-In Monday offers the chance to bring in a deer or lower jaw for aging, pick up free hunting swag* like patches, stickers, hand warmers, field-dressing gloves and more, and connect with DNR staff and fellow hunters and talk about the season. We hope you’ll stop by and share your story with us.

Mark your calendar and drop in at a location near you!

*Swag may vary by location, while supplies last.

Remaining event dates – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the following Mondays:

• Nov. 3.
• Nov. 17.
• Dec. 1. Read more

Frenetic Feeders

Hardcore Waterfowl’s Rugged Series Full Body Mallard Decoys exude authenticity in looks and deeds

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MUSKEGON, MI – Waterfowl hunters often choose favorites when it comes to how and what they hunt. Loosely stated, there are goose hunters and duck hunters. Some prefer to hunt over water, too, while others love to field hunt. And many hunters are equal opportunists who do a little bit of everything. But, at the end of the day, what waterfowlers really want are ducks and geese locked up and finishing over decoys for easy shots. Read more

Idaho will hold its first-ever drawing for nonresident deer/elk tags in December

Nonresident deer and elk hunters interested in applying for general season deer and elk hunts in the first-ever Nonresident Tag Drawing can see what tags are available for 2026, and apply for those tags in December.

The Nonresident General Deer and Elk tags brochure lists tags for elk, regular deer, and white-tailed deer available by elk zone or hunting unit. It is to be used as a cross reference with the Idaho Big Game Seasons and Rules brochure, which specifies hunt seasons and boundaries, rules, and other information.

Important dates for 2026 nonresident general deer and elk tags Read more

The ruffed grouse and American woodcock seasons are well underway, and we want to hear how your season is going so far. Share information on your hunt and submit flush counts through the new Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock Dashboard.

The dashboard lets you quickly record the number of grouse and woodcock you flushed and view near-real-time results from fellow hunters statewide. It’s simple, quick and helps everyone track how the season is shaping up.

How to report

1. Open the Michigan Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock Dashboard.
2. Click Submit a Report.
3. Add your hunt details: date, county, hours hunted, whether you used dogs and flush counts for each species.
4. Submit, and then check the dashboard to see statewide flush rates and county-by-county trends.

The data in the dashboard changes as more hunters submit reports. By sharing your results, you help other hunters make the most of their season.

Find grouse and woodcock season details in the 2025 Michigan Small Game Hunting Regulations Summary.

Report Flushes

Last month, HuntStand, the No. 1 hunting and land management app in the country, announced the launch of HuntStand Ultimate. This all-new membership tier unlocks advanced tools not only for whitetail hunting but also for western big game animals, including mule deer, elk, and black-tailed deer.

Developed with input from leading wildlife biologists based on real-world research and data, HuntStand Ultimate offers all the powerful features of the original HuntStand Pro subscription, along with several exclusive tools that help users hunt smarter, including the following: Read more

More to the Score—Volume 20

Drop Tines, stickers, and kickers. Whale-tails and Wild country. We’ve got all that and more in this installment of More to the Score. 

Presented by Fiocchi 

We receive hundreds of field photos every year, and some of them are truly outstanding. The whole point of More to the Score is to showcase fair chase hunters in the field, filling their freezers, making memories, and bringing home a little something for the bragging board.

All data compiled using B&C’s Big Game Records LIVE! Click here to learn more about searching our online trophy database.

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Want to see the score charts too?

It’s easy. First, you’ll need to register on B&C’s website. It’s FREE and takes less than a minute to complete. If you already have an account, simply login to gain access.

 

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NON-TYPICAL WHITETAIL

B&C SCORE: 253-3/8 B&C points
LOCATION: Nickle Lake, Saskatchewan
YEAR: 2024
HUNTER: Kim R. Brady

 

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NON-TYPICAL WHITETAIL

B&C SCORE: 297-6/8 B&C points
LOCATION: Boone County, Indiana
YEAR: 2024
HUNTER: Wes W. Nicley Read more

Vermont is one of the most rural states in the country, and Vermonters have a proud heritage of living close to the land. Hunting is highly regulated and provides a way to connect with the land, connect with nature and connect with a healthy, sustainable food source that is rooted in Vermont.

Making the most of the meals provided by deer taken in hunting seasons starts with processing them quickly and correctly which is why the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has three online videos demonstrating how to process deer. Finding the videos is easy on the Fish and Wildlife website. Click on “Hunt” and then “White-tailed Deer” and “Processing Your Deer.”

The educational videos are titled Field Dressing a Deer, Skinning a Deer and Butchering a Deer.

“Correctly processing game can make a big difference in the taste of the meat,” said Hunter Education Program Coordinator Nicole Meier with the department. “Taking the time to do it correctly assures that you and your family will have many enjoyable meals ahead.”