BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) – The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says over 3,600 deer have been harvested by hunters in Branch County so far in 2022. For the first time this year, hunters in Michigan have to report their deer kill on line to the DNR within 72 hours.
Of the over 3,600 deer harvested so far this year in Branch County, nearly 2,200 had antlers. Meanwhile, just over 5,000 deer have been harvested in Calhoun County, over 4,800 in Hillsdale County and just under 3,000 deer have been bagged in St. Joseph County.
The most deer kills have been reported in Montcalm County with over 6,800 so far this year. About 265,000 deer kills have been reported by hunters around the state.
The much publicized firearm deer hunting season maybe over but hunters are still in Michigan’s woods. Muzzle loader season ends this Sunday. Late Antlerless Firearm season will run from next Monday until New Year’s Day, while archery season is underway and will run until January 1, 2023.
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