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Michigan Extends Deer Season; Illinois Reports Record Harvest

1/1/2025

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Michigan has granted an extension for its late antlerless firearm deer season, now running from January 2 to January 12. Meanwhile, Illinois hunters celebrated a successful 2024 firearm season, harvesting 82,496 deer—an impressive increase from last year's 76,494. Exciting hunting opportunities continue with late-winter antlerless and archery seasons available until January 19.

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Story summary

Michigan has granted an extension for its late antlerless firearm deer season, now running from January 2 to January 12. Meanwhile, Illinois hunters celebrated a successful 2024 firearm season, harvesting 82,496 deer—an impressive increase from last year's 76,494. Exciting hunting opportunities continue with late-winter antlerless and archery seasons available until January 19.