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The state of the deer herd in the Upper Peninsula is an ongoing concern,
State Representative Scott Dianda held a town hall meeting in Hancock on Saturday to get some feedback from the hunters who have been out in the woods this season.
Dianda also invited the commissioners from the Department of Natural Resources to help address some of the issues.
The deer have been hit from several fronts including harsh winters and a growing predator population.
Another important topic discussed was the rise of Chronic Wasting Disease being found in the deer.
Though CWD in Michigan has been limited to downstate, U.P Regional Wildlife Supervisor Terry Minzey says that doesn’t mean it will not reach our deer.
Saturday’s town hall was the first of many Dianda plans on holding to address these issues.
Dianda also encouraged the younger generations to become involved in hunting and fishing activities to keep the tradition going.
