A new bill aims to ban big game baiting and “prohibit the use of trail cameras at certain times and with certain exceptions.”
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Michigan Governor Vetoes Plan to End Deer Baiting Ban Despite Bipartisan Support
Despite support of the State House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) vetoed a bill Thursday that would have repealed a ban on deer baiting in Michigan. Legislation author Rep. Michele Hoitenga blasted the governor for ignoring bipartisan support for Bill 4687. The veto is the first full veto in Whitmer’s […]
Why Using Bait Could Hurt Your Chances of Killing a Deer
It’s a question hunters and land managers face and often discuss when talking about quality deer management: What is the true effect of baiting deer?