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09-18-2007, 08:05 AM
DNRWIRE@LISTSERV.MICHIGAN.GOV
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 17, 2007
Contacts: Rodney Clute 517-373-1263 or Mary Dettloff 517-335-3014
Hunters Reminded to Visit Deer Information and Check Stations
With youth deer hunting season approaching on Sept. 22-23, the
Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to visit deer information
and check stations throughout the state.
The stations are strategically located along major travel arteries. At
information centers, hunters can acquire DNR literature and talk to
wildlife biologists and conservation officers about deer populations,
hunting prospects, regulations and other information related to the hunt.
Staff is available at the information centers for a couple days prior to
the opening of the firearm deer hunting season.
Hunters who bring their deer to the check stations will have the
opportunity to learn about their animal. The DNR examines teeth of deer and
records where the deer was taken, its age, sex, total antler points and
antler beam diameter. Some check stations, such at the Marquette
Operations Service Center, have a scale so hunters can also weigh their deer.
“Hunters are often surprised at how much information they can gain
when they visit a check station,” said Rodney Clute, DNR big game
specialist.
Clute said that information gathered through hunter participation at
check stations helps state wildlife biologists evaluate the health and
condition of the herd for future management. He added that the check
stations also serve a vital role in being watchful for the possible
presence of disease in deer.
Those who harvest a deer are asked to bring their deer to any check
station. For their effort in helping with the data collection, they will
be given a Deer Management Cooperator/Successful Hunter collector’s
patch.
A complete list of information and check stations and the hours of
operation, as well as DMU maps, regulations, frequently asked questions
about deer hunting, and much more is available on the DNR Web site at
www.michigan.gov/dnr and also attached to this release. On our Web site,
the check stations can be found under Hunting menu and then by clicking
on Big Game.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 17, 2007
Contacts: Rodney Clute 517-373-1263 or Mary Dettloff 517-335-3014
Hunters Reminded to Visit Deer Information and Check Stations
With youth deer hunting season approaching on Sept. 22-23, the
Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to visit deer information
and check stations throughout the state.
The stations are strategically located along major travel arteries. At
information centers, hunters can acquire DNR literature and talk to
wildlife biologists and conservation officers about deer populations,
hunting prospects, regulations and other information related to the hunt.
Staff is available at the information centers for a couple days prior to
the opening of the firearm deer hunting season.
Hunters who bring their deer to the check stations will have the
opportunity to learn about their animal. The DNR examines teeth of deer and
records where the deer was taken, its age, sex, total antler points and
antler beam diameter. Some check stations, such at the Marquette
Operations Service Center, have a scale so hunters can also weigh their deer.
“Hunters are often surprised at how much information they can gain
when they visit a check station,” said Rodney Clute, DNR big game
specialist.
Clute said that information gathered through hunter participation at
check stations helps state wildlife biologists evaluate the health and
condition of the herd for future management. He added that the check
stations also serve a vital role in being watchful for the possible
presence of disease in deer.
Those who harvest a deer are asked to bring their deer to any check
station. For their effort in helping with the data collection, they will
be given a Deer Management Cooperator/Successful Hunter collector’s
patch.
A complete list of information and check stations and the hours of
operation, as well as DMU maps, regulations, frequently asked questions
about deer hunting, and much more is available on the DNR Web site at
www.michigan.gov/dnr and also attached to this release. On our Web site,
the check stations can be found under Hunting menu and then by clicking
on Big Game.