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Hunters Can Expect Warmer Temps, More Deer

The Firearms Deer Hunting season begins tomorrow. The last couple of seasons, the deer herd has been rather thin following some tough U.P. winters. So what is the outlook this year? Wildlife Biologist John DePue from the DNR says archery hunters have seen an improvement. Though the milder weather has …

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Ann Arbor Residents To Discuss Deer Problem

As city leaders see it, the city of Ann Arbor has too many deer — about one hundred too many. Tonight, a public hearing will focus on plans for a deer cull. At issue: HOW to kill the deer. Past culls have included sharpshooters and a sterilization program. Ann Arbor …

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Deer Hunters Say Wolves Have Made Things Tougher

It’s an annual rite for hundreds of thousands of people across Michigan–firearms deer hunting season, which starts Tuesday morning. Dave Purdy has been deer hunting for 50 years, but he says a recent influx of wolves makes bagging a buck tougher at his lucky spot in Ontonagon   Purdy followed …

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Michigan Legislature Back On Break

After working only a handful of days over the past couple months, Michigan lawmakers are back on break until after Thanksgiving. Lawmakers were in session last Wednesday and Thursday after the election, but now the legislature is taking time off for firearms deer hunting. The House and Senate are due …

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Gas Prices Dipping Close To $2 A Gallon

Gas prices have dropped about eleven cents in Michigan over the past week. AAA Michigan says the current statewide average is about $2.05 a gallon. The lowest prices can be found in the Traverse City area at about a $1.96 a gallon. The highest prices are in Marquette at $2.12 a …

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Coppo Named New Houghton County Undersheriff

Houghton County has a new Undersheriff. Captain Kevin Coppo has been promoted to the position, which opened last month when Roy Britz left for Michigan Tech. Sheriff Brian McLean described Coppo as organized, forward-thinking, dedicated and fiscally responsible–all excellent traits, McLean added, for running one of the largest departments in …

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