Regulators, Sport Groups To Discuss Bear Hunting Regulations
Hunters are currently allowed to kill about 1,500 each year.
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Hunters are currently allowed to kill about 1,500 each year.
Preliminary deer check station data shows a drop of about 13.5 percent through the season that ended Monday.
Emergency responders say 80-year-old James Smith was unresponsive when they arrived.
Authorities say two men have wounded themselves in separate accidental shootings.
Authorities say a 21-year-old man was wounded in an accidental shooting on the first day of Michigan's firearm deer season.
A 27-year-old hunter pleaded guilty to unlawfully taking a bear in the death of a mother bear with her cubs.
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.
The decision comes after the police department and drug coalition determined that the drug was dangerous and hard to regulate, with it being on many counters in drugstores and gas stations across the city.
Community members have been pushing back for years against a potential shipment of radioactive waste that was scheduled to be transported to the area.
On Wednesday, Michigan Gov.Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill bringing $152 million for repairs at Selfridge Air Force Base in preparation for a new fighter mission.
Spencer Torkelson homered, doubled twice and drove in three runs, and five Detroit pitchers combined for a two-hitter as the Tigers snapped a season-worst seven-game home skid with a 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Muslims around the world, including in Southeast Michigan, are celebrating Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, on Wednesday.
A 20-year-old man who was involved in a shooting with Detroit police on Wednesday died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Police Chief Todd Bettison.
Community members have been pushing back for years against a potential shipment of radioactive waste that was scheduled to be transported to the area.
The decision comes after the police department and drug coalition determined that the drug was dangerous and hard to regulate, with it being on many counters in drugstores and gas stations across the city.
On Wednesday, Michigan Gov.Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill bringing $152 million for repairs at Selfridge Air Force Base in preparation for a new fighter mission.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Michigan Medicine have ended a stalemate that threatened to disrupt health insurance coverage for thousands of Michigan residents.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
One hundred men were dressed to the nines on Sunday afternoon on Livernois Avenue in Detroit for the sixth annual 100 Men in Suits initiative.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Spencer Torkelson homered, doubled twice and drove in three runs, and five Detroit pitchers combined for a two-hitter as the Tigers snapped a season-worst seven-game home skid with a 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Muslims around the world, including in Southeast Michigan, are celebrating Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, on Wednesday.
After forensic evidence appeared to contradict Brian Hooker's account of where Lynette Hooker was the night she disappeared, U.S. investigators are renewing their search in the Bahamas.
A household earning the average income would need to spend 40% of its income to afford the typical U.S. home, according to Redfin.
The Insurance Institute and Consumer Reports ranked 96 of the safest cars for teens. Here's what to know.
The tentative agreement means roughly 300,000 Blue Cross members will continue receiving care at Michigan Medicine facilities as in-network services.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
Experts at Children's Hospital of Michigan say they typically see a rise in preventable injuries this time of year, many of which can happen in just seconds.
The app helps people with allergies navigate menus and get information about kitchen practices, so they know what's safe to eat.
Spencer Torkelson homered, doubled twice and drove in three runs, and five Detroit pitchers combined for a two-hitter as the Tigers snapped a season-worst seven-game home skid with a 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Vaughn Grissom hit a grand slam and drove in six runs as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Tuesday night.
Detroit Pistons players Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren have earned All-NBA honors, the team announced Sunday.
Dillon Dingler hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Troy Melton and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Detroit Tigers stopped an eight-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Sunday in a doubleheader nightcap.
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres said Sunday his left oblique strain isn't fully healed and he will be taking a break from swinging the bat as he works to return from the injury.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Kratom is officially banned in the city of Sterling Heights. The decision comes after the police department and drug coalition determined that the drug was dangerous and hard to regulate, with it being on many counters in drugstores and gas stations across the city.
On Wednesday, Michigan Gov.Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill bringing $152 million for repairs at Selfridge Air Force Base in preparation for a new fighter mission.
A victory for thousands of community members and environmental activists in western Wayne County on Wednesday as Circuit Court Judge Kevin Cox permanently banned a Van Buren Township landfill from accepting radioactive waste.
New forensic evidence has prompted U.S. investigators to relaunch a search for the body of Michigan mother Lynette Hooker.
A 20-year-old man who was involved in a shooting with Detroit police on Wednesday died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Police Chief Todd Bettison.