www.WeeklyChoice.com2011 Northern Michigan Deer Hunters Guide • 3
4Gun Safety Tips
Gun safety should be the first rule of every hunter, sobrush up before hitting the woods.
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2011 Deer Hunting Forecast
Deer are not evenly distributed across the state. Thereare considerable differences in habitat and deer numbersacross Michigan’s three regions - the Upper Peninsula(UP), northern Lower Peninsula (NLP), and southernLower Peninsula (SLP). Get the latest on what to expectin your region.
6Tree Stand Safety
As the use of tree stands increases, so has the num-ber of hunters injuring themselves through there use.Deer hunting has become one of the safest sports youcan engage in. With some common sense precautions itcan become even safer.
9GPS for Hunters
GPS navigation can be the difference between suc-cessful hunting and wandering aimlessly around in thewoods.
11Know the Rules
Firearm, Crossbow and Bow and Arrow Rules & Regu-lations for the 2011 Hunting Season.
13Whitetail Breeding Cycle
Long before breeding begins for whitetail deer, thebucks are involved in behavior patterns that serve as apreparation for the fall breeding rituals.
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14-15Great Venison Recipes
6 great recipes for the hunter’s table!
Whitetail Activity
Learn what situationsaffect deer movement, and how to takeadvantageof them.
19Field Dressing
A job that should be kept simple and clean if done properly.Just make sure you’re properly equipped.
HUNTING STORY:One Hunter’s Opening DayBaiting & Feeding
In Michigan, baiting and feeding is allowable except in DeerManagement Unit 487, thesix-county bovine tuberculosis zoneinnortheastern Lower Michigan (Alcona, Alpena, Iosco, Mont-morency, Oscoda and Presque Isle counties).These are therules for baiting and feeding.
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