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While no records were broken in 1981. the overall season was reasonably good for most hunters. Compared to 1980, the grouse harvest was down 4 percent with a take of 723,620 birds in 1981 versus·756,660 in 1980. The 1981 harvest of 251,440 woodcock represents a 16 percent drop from the 1980 figure of 299,590. Ruffed grouse hunter numbers in 1981 decreased 2 percent, and the average bag per hunter was down only slightly. During 1981, an estimated 1,741,470 hunter days were spent in pursuit of "old ruff." The ruffed grouse continues to be the number one game bird in the state.
Report on the results of a check on the planting program on the Molasses River, initiated in 1933.
Preliminary report on the data collected of the 1957 deer season (including regular and special seasons).
Report on how to estimate the age of juvenile pheasants by examining plumage.
Memorandum clarifying deer problems in region II and the need for practical studies to aid in their management.
Report on sampling techniques and their uses for wildlife investigations.
Report detailing data obtained on fox squirrel populations at the Rose Lake Wildlife Experiment Station during a study from December 1939 to November 1940, with map.
Ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) and American woodcock (Scolopax minor) are popular forest game birds that are pursued by about 103,000 Michigan hunters annually. Hunters spend an average of seven to eight days hunting grouse and woodcock each year, adding up to almost a million days of recreation in Michigan annually. The number of ruffed grouse flushed per hour by cooperators in 2003 (1.63) increased 13.2% statewide compared to flush rates from 2002 (1.44); an estimated 358,000 grouse were harvested in Michigan during 2003. The number of woodcock flushed per hour by cooperators in 2003 (1.51) increased 8.6% statewide compared to flush rates from 2002 (1.39). Approximately 43,000 hunters harvested about 139,000 woodcock while spending 301,000 days afield in 2003.
Summary of the findings of examinations of specimens of mammals and birds submitted for diagnosis to the Wildlife Pathology Laboratory in 1973.
Results of the annual mail survey for opinions of deer hunters on various subjects.
A survey of turkey hunters was conducted following the 2015 spring hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
Overview of Bois Blanc Island's land characteristics with a focus on soil, cover and wildlife.
Report on the results of the June 1946 check on the planting program at the Cusino State Game Area, initiated in 1939.
Small game license buyers were contacted after the 2002 hunting seasons to estimate the number of people hunting upland game and waterfowl, their days afield, and harvest. The survey also was used to check whether migratory bird hunters registered with the Harvest Information Program (HIP) and to determine huntersâ opinions about extending the late pheasant season in southern Michigan.
Talk given at the Minnesota Game Protective League on the history and status of deer in Michigan.
Report on the status and conditions of deer on North Manitou Island, 1957-1958.
Regional variation in white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) fawn productivity rates has been observed in many states. Michigan is no exception, with fawn productivity rates of 0.65 fetuses/doe in Region III and 0.07 for Region I. This study was initiated to investigate the effects of different photoperiods (ESD = early short day, LSD = Late Short Day) on the onset of puberty in white-tailed deer fawns. Differences in growth rates and body weights were recorded for the ESD and LSD treatments within 2 weeks after the decreased light (8L-16D) regime was initiated. During the period of 8 August - 15 October, when both light regimes were 16L-8D. weights of the paired fawns were not statistically different. During the period 16 October - 5 December, when the ESD group was on a 8L-16D regime, ESD weights were heavier. LSD weights were heavier during the period 6 December - 6 February when they were switched to the 8L-16D photoperiods. Examination of blood progesterone levels, and ovarian and uteral development indicated that 7 of 8 fawns in the ESD treatment had undergone estrus in late January-early February, while none of the 8 in the LSD treatment had sexually matured.
Investigation into an increase in beaver mortality in the western portion of the Upper Peninsula, suspected to be caused by Tularemia.
Report on the results of a mourning dove survey conducted September 1 through November 7 in both 1959 and 1960.
Report on game bird populations based on surveys in state game areas, with ratings based on records from 1953-55.
Report on the results of the special deer season of 1954 in Allegan County.
Report on a study to explore the feasibility of determining pregnancy in live deer by means of radiographic examination.
A survey was completed to estimate the number of people hunting small game, their days afield, and harvest during the 2011 hunting seasons. The survey also was used to investigate hunter satisfaction, compliance with the Harvest Information Program (HIP), estimate the number of people hunting on Hunting Access Program (HAP) lands (private land leased for hunting), and estimate the number of hunters using the internet application Mi-Hunt to locate hunting areas. number of hunters using the internet application Mi-Hunt to locate hunting areas.
Report on the results, hunting and conditions of the 1965 deer season at Rifle River Area.
Report on the results, hunting and conditions of the opening day of the 1975 pheasant season.
Paper presented at the meeting of the International Association of Game, Fish and Conservation Commissioners on the benefits of public hunting grounds.
A random sample of bear hunters was contacted after the 2007 hunting season to determine hunter participation, hunting methods, bear harvest, and hunter satisfaction. In 2007, an estimated 8,900 hunters spent nearly 64,000 days afield and harvested about 2,181 bears; a decrease of nearly 17% from 2006. Statewide, 25% of hunters harvested a bear. Baiting was the most common hunting method used to harvest bears, although hunters using dogs had greater hunting success than hunters using bait only. Statewide, about 50% of hunters rated their hunting experience as very good or good. Most hunters (68%) approved of the preference-point system for the distribution of hunting licenses.
This report discusses the skunk in relation to habitat, ecosystem and humans beyond its furbearer benefits.
During the spring of 1979, 16 female white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) fawns were raised in an indoor environmental chamber with minimal space per animal. The purpose of this paper is to present information on raising a large number of healthy fawns with minimal personnel time required. Fawns from this study had an average daily weight gain of 0.15 kg and an average body weight of 20.3 kg at 3.5 months of age. similar to growth rates recorded for outdoor rearing. In this study, preventative medication, hot water cleaning of feeding equipment, daily addition of new bedding material, and a suitable milk substitute succeeded in producing viable and healthy fawns with minimal time invested.
Report looking at the possible impacts of World War II on game and game management, especially given the differences between it and World War I.
The Wildlife Division ha; been collecting and tabulating measurements from hunter killed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) fur over 40 years, including data on antler beam diameters and the number of antler points in yearling bucks. These measurements are believed to reflect in part, the physical condition of the deer herd. This report contains summaries of the deer physical data collected during 1993 and is intended to encourage comparison with similar data from past years. Some of the data presented in this report were collected at three roadside check stations set up along major north-south highways across the state. A large number of deer were also checked at field stations throughout the state. Records on almost 22,000 deer were submitted. However, some of the records contained incomplete or inaccurate information, so analyses were conducted on over 21,000 records.
A survey of deer hunters was conducted following the 2007 hunting seasons to estimate hunter participation, harvest, and hunting effort. In 2007, an estimated 683,000 hunters spent 9.7 million days afield. Statewide, the number of people hunting deer decreased 1% and their hunting effort decreased 5% between 2006 and 2007. Hunters harvested nearly 484,000 deer, an increase of about 6% from the number taken in 2006. Statewide, 48% of hunters harvested a deer. About 24% of the hunters took an antlerless deer and 35% took an antlered buck. About 16% of deer hunters harvested two or more deer.
Paper presenting the results of experimental studies to determine the effect of various nutritional levels in white-tailed deer on pre- and postnatal growth of the fawn.
This report contains a preliminary analysis of the 1990 deer hunting season based on data collected at highway deer check stations. from field reports. from counts of deer being transported all vehicles, and from highway traffic counters. The Michigan Department of Transportation and the Mackinac Bridge Authority assisted in providing data. The winter of 1989/90 started early and ended early. Record cold temperatures and snow depths occurred in December, but record mild temperatures occurred in February and March. Had it not been for the mild temperatures in late winter, winter mortality of deer would have been even higher than the estimated loss of 98,800 deer in seven northern districts. For the first time since 1982, the number of deer in the fall population decreased. There were about 10-20% less deer in Michigan in the fall of 1990, compared to fall of 1989.
Soil and land survey for prospective Pittman-Robertson project area in Lapeer County.
Report on timber cuttings on state lands to improve deeryards in the winter of 1965-1966.
Report on a study of the different types of hunters based on sex and age by analyzing 1975 hunting license and population data.
Results of game bird counts in 16 state game areas between May 7 and May 22, 1953.
Results of a survey of farmer cooperators requesting information on dats of plowing/mowing and numbers of pheasant nests and broods seen during those operations.
This is a list of diseases and other conditions that affected the Michigan wildlife population in the year 1992. The list is organized by disease/condition.
Proposal for developing and managing a shore property on Sebewaing Bay for waterfowl.
Report on the results of two special seasons for the taking of any deer (male or female, any age) in 1961 to help control damage by deer to fruit trees.
This report summarizes the results and provides data tables of the 1981 pheasant crowing survey, with data broken down by country and region. The 1980-81 winter was quite mild throughout the pheasant range and there was hope for a continuation in the upswing which began the previous year. Results of the crowing survey did not reflect this, however, with overall counts practically unchanged from 1980.
Report of a survey completed to estimate the number of people hunting small game, their days afield, and harvest during the 2010-2011 hunting seasons. The survey also was used to investigate hunter satisfaction, compliance with the Harvest Information Program (HIP), estimate the number of people hunting on Hunting Access Program (HAP) lands (private land leased for hunting), and estimate the number of hunters using the internet application Mi-Hunt to locate potential hunting areas.
Results of a study to evaluate the use of a combination of air-ground searches to estimate the number of dead deer.
Quail numbers have rebounded dramatically across much of the traditional range during the past three years. This report is a summary of breeding surveys conducted during 1986, 1987, and 1988.
