nontypical Michigan youth state record Archives

Youth Bags 20-Point Giant in Michigan

- Friday December 22, 2023 - Richard P. Smith

Fifteen-year-old Dylan Meyer from Zeeland, Michigan bagged a 20-point nontypical that is now the state record in the youth category for nontypicals.

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Identifying How to Improve Your Property for Whitetails

A property that holds deer for a disproportionate amount of time doesn't happen by accident. Steve Bartylla shares how to work with your land's natural limitations instead of forcing features like buck bedding where they don't belong. By identifying your ground's strengths—such as transition zones or destination food sources—and addressing whitetail needs better than neighboring properties, managers can create a habitat setup that consistently delivers results.