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This report is a summary analysis of the 1980 firearm deer season based on an early sampling of data collected at five highway check stations from field reports, counts of deer on vehicles moving homeward, and from highway traffic counters. Hunting conditions were generally described as excellent for the greatest part of the season in most parts of the state with very little "down-time" because of weather. The firearm deer kill was greater than anticipated. An increased herd pursued by a large hunting public during excellent weather over a longer period of time produced a larger kill than expected. The deer kill during the 1980 firearm deer season increased about five percent over 1979's kill of 118,480. Hunter numbers in 1979 were apparently down somewhat from the 711.340 of last year.

An early summary analysis of the 1978 firearm deer season, developed from data collected at deer checking stations located along four major highways, from field reports, counts of deer on homeward-bound vehicles and from highway traffic counters.

The 1983 statewide ruffed grouse harvest data was not completed (computer program problems). Minnesota and Wisconsin harvest surveys for 1983 show a decrease from 1982. Based on hunter cooperator comments and wildlife biologists' field reports, Michigan harvest results were expected to show a decrease in 1983. Cooperators were in general agreement that this was a poor hunting year. Many expressed the view that ruffed grouse were at the bottom of their population swing. In the Upper Peninsula, ruffed grouse flush rates dropped from 1.30 per hour in 1982 to 1. 11 in 1983, equaling 1973 and 1974 rates, which is well below the 25-year average of 1.37. Woodcock flush rates were down slightly in 1982 to 1.42 flushes per hour. This is above the 23-year average of 1.21 flushes per hour. In the northern Lower Peninsula, hunters flushed 1.68 grouse per hour down from 1.97 in 1982--the lowest since 1970 and below the 25-year average of 2.17. Woodcock flush rates were down from 2.22 to 1.62 for 1983, but still above the 23-year average of 1.27. In the southern Lower Peninsula, ruffed grouse flush rates dropped from 2.1 to 1.59 below the 25-year average of 2.19. Woodcock flush rates were also down from .85 to .54. This is below the 23-year average of .64 per hour.

Statewide, as compared to 1979, the grouse harvest was up five percent with a take of 756,660 birds in 1980 as compared to 723,910 in 1979. With woodcock, the 1980 harvest of 299,590 "timberdoodles" represents a seven percent drop from the 1979 figure of 321,830. For ruffed grouse, hunter numbers in 1980 decreased five percent, with an increased grouse harvest and fewer hunters, the average bag per hunter was up slightly. For 1981, Field biologists in the U.P. predict a better than average season in the west and central portions, with prospects for the eastern U.P. about average. In the northern lower Peninsula, the forecast is uniformly a slightly improved season over last year. The southern lower Peninsula should be roughly the same as last year, with prospects brightest on private lands because of lower hunter pressure.

Report on the results of hunting survey taken during the 1938 upland bird season on the farm land surrounding the Experiment Station property at Rose Lake Area.

Due to a drop in participation and controversy with continuing hunters about waterfowl issues, the Department of Natural Resources. (DNR) appointed a committee of 18 waterfowl hunters representing various regions of the state to provide them with improved public input and recommendations about waterfowl hunting issues. This report covers the results of their findings and the results of mail surveys.

Summary of activities and small game populations at unnamed sanctuary (possibly the C. W. Kellogg Wildlife Farm and Sanctuary)

Study incorporating a survey of bear hunters to determine hunter success, days afield, hunter satisfaction and hunter interference within portions of the Red Oak Bear Management Unit during the 2010 hunting season.

Results of a survey of bear hunters conducted following the 2013 hunting season to determine hunter participation, hunting methods, bear harvest, and hunter satisfaction.

Report on the 1938 Drummond Island deer hunting investigation, which included antler tallies, hunter reports, and counts of both hunters and kills.

Statewide, an estimated 33,679 individuals hunted 138,402 days during the 1991 Spring Turkey Season. The number of hunters was a 21 percent increase compared to the previous season. Successful hunters spent 3.4 days afield, while unsuccessful hunters were afield 4.2 days. Nearly 43 percent of the respondents hunted exclusively on private land, whereas only 35 percent hunted exclusively on public land. The remaining 22 percent hunted on both private and public lands. An estimated 9,636 turkeys were harvested, 15 percent more than in 1990. Hunter success decreased slightly from 30 to 29 percent. Hunter success was higher for those hunting on private land only (33%) than for hunters on either public land only (24%) or on a combination of private and public lands (28%). Most hunters were satisfied with their 1991 spring turkey hunting experience. The 1991 spring season was rated "very good" by 27 percent and "good" by 41 percent of the hunters. Only 20 percent rated the 1991 spring season "poor" or "very poor," while 12 percent were undecided.

Report on hunting data collected during 1938 pheasant hunting season at the Prairie Farm.

In 1994, there were 98 pheasant cooperators that completed special hunter report cards to gather additional information about the opening four days of the pheasant season. It showed the average pheasant cooperator spent 13.87 hours afield. The opening day reports of pheasant cooperators were in general agreement that there were more hunters than birds. About 70 percent of the cooperators thought the population was down, and just 16 percent thought it was up. Cooperators generally felt that predators were limiting bird numbers even in areas of good habitat. Cooperators flushed 1.46 pheasants per hour of hunting the first four days of the season.

Synopsis of the 1977 pheasant hunting season, including harvest estimates and opening day results.

Report on the results of the 1989 small game hunter mail survey, reviewing the 1990 grouse and woodcock hunting season and offering predictions for the 1994 season.

Report on the investigations during the deer hunting season of 1949 on Drummond Island, incuding harvest surveys, antler tallies and hunter observations.

Survey of elk hunters contacted after the 2010 hunting season to estimate hunter participation, elk seen, elk harvest, and hunter satisfaction.

Michigan had 183 cooperators that filled out special hunter report cards to gather additional information about ruffed grouse. Cooperators spent an average of 37 hours hunting last fall which was one hour more than in 1991. The average hunter spent about 18 hours afield. Flush rates per hour of hunting for ruffed grouse decreased 21 percent statewide and decreased 18 percent and 25 percent in Regions I and II, respectively. For woodcock, the flush rate statewide was down 16 percent and down 14 percent and 20 percent in Regions I and II, respectively.

Results of the Drummond Island deer hunting investigation of 1940, with information on antler tallies, hunting conditions, and hunter reports.

Report on the results of the 1988 small game hunter mail survey, reviewing the 1993 grouse and woodcock hunting season and offering predictions for the 1989 season.

Michigan had 176 Cooperators that filled out special hunter report cards for the 1995 season to gather additional information about ruffed grouse and woodcock hunting. Cooperator hunters spent an average of 33 hours hunting last fall which was two hours less than in 1994. Our average grouse hunter spends about 18 hours afield during there fall hunting days. Flushes per hour of hunting for ruffed grouse increased 20 percent to 1.48 birds per hour in 1995 statewide, up 60 percent in Zone 1 (Upper Peninsula) and up 16 percent in Zone 2 (Northern Lower Peninsula). For woodcock, the flush rate statewide was up 12 percent (1.45 birds per hour) - down 4 percent in Zone 1 but up 23 percent in Zone 2 respectively.