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Michigan Coalition Unveils Eight-Step Plan to Curb Deer Overpopulation

11/21/2025

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The Kent County Deer Management Coalition in Michigan released an eight-step plan to address deer overpopulation and reduce deer-related car crashes.
The plan aims to increase annual deer harvests by 1,900 and shift mortality from roadways to ethical harvests, focusing on antlerless deer.
It projects removing 13-20% of the deer herd and emphasizes collaboration among local municipalities for long-term management, including urban archery hunting and deer feeding bans.

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The Kent County Deer Management Coalition in Michigan released an eight-step plan to address deer overpopulation and reduce deer-related car crashes.
The plan aims to increase annual deer harvests by 1,900 and shift mortality from roadways to ethical harvests, focusing on antlerless deer.
It projects removing 13-20% of the deer herd and emphasizes collaboration among local municipalities for long-term management, including urban archery hunting and deer feeding bans.