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Results of the annual mail survey for opinions of deer hunters on various subjects.

Report on a study of the correlation between hunter satisfaction and restricting hunting numbers among deer hunters. The study looks into whether restricting hunting numbers is a viable tool for deer managers in attempting to increase hunter satisfaction.

Results of a questionnaire mailed to hunters in 1956 special season areas 2 and 3.

Preliminary report on the results and conditions of the 1964 grouse season as they pertain to the effects and responses to the extension of the season in Zone 3.

Report on the hunting and results of the 1963 waterfowl season at Pointe Mouillee, with comparison numbers from previous years.

A survey was completed to determine whether hunters and landowners supported proposed mandatory QDM regulations in losco County (Deer Management Units [DMU] 035 and 135). A key element of the proposed mandatory regulations was changing the definition of a buck to a deer with three or more points on one antler. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) supports the voluntary implementation of QDM practices on private land in Michigan. However, mandatory regulations should be imposed in a DMU only when it can be shown that a clear majority (66%) of hunters and landowners support implementation. Questionnaires were sent to a random sample of landowners and hunters; 73% of the landowners and 78% of hunters returned their questionnaire. About 59% of landowners owning land in losco County, and 57% of people hunting deer in losco County supported implementing mandatory QDM regulations. Support from both landowners and hunters was insufficient to recommend implementation of mandatory QDM regulations.

Results of a survey of hunters to determine their preference for the opening date of the firearm deer season.

Results of a mailed opinion survey of deer hunters after the 1955 season.

Hunting license fees in Michigan increased for the first time in 17 years in 2014. In 2014, 89,170 people purchased a spring turkey hunting license (resident and nonresident combined), which was 14% less than in 2013. Prior to the fee increase (2011-2013), about 63% of resident license buyers and 51% of nonresident license buyers purchased a license in consecutive years. After the fee increase, 57% of resident and 28% of nonresident license buyers in 2013 purchased a license in 2014. Turkey hunters that had purchased a turkey hunting license in both 2012 and 2013 but not in 2014 were contacted to determine why they did not purchase a turkey hunting license. The primary reasons for not buying a hunting license among residents was people lacked the time to hunt turkeys because of family (27%) or work (22%) commitments. In contrast, nonresidents most frequently indicated the increased cost of licenses (65%) as an important reason for not buying a license. About 76% of former license buyers (residents and nonresidents combined and among residents only) indicated they were very likely or somewhat likely to purchase a license during the next two years. In contrast, only 48% of nonresidents were very likely or somewhat likely to buy a license in the next two years.

A report on the results of a survey where nearly 6,000 Michigan waterfowl hunting license buyers were contacted by mail after the 2002-03 waterfowl hunting season to determine hunter activity and opinions about waterfowl management in Michigan.

Results of a survey of waterfowl hunters was completed to estimate the number of hunters at Shiawassee River State Game Area (SGA) in 2011 and to determine the effects of banning spinning-wing decoys (SWDs) on waterfowl harvest and hunt quality.

A study of young hunters in 1975. Youth who purchased hunting licenses were surveyed, and this report contains the results, including demographics of respondents, hunting satisfaction, non-consumptive uses of wildlife, hunting ethics, environmental knowledge, perceptions of hunter safety training, and factors influencing hunters attitudes and behaviors.

Results of the 1955 and 1956 hunter postcard surveys to collect data on live and dead deer seen while hunting and for opinions on opening dates and special seasons.

Results on the twenty-seventh consecutive year of a mail survey asking for opinions of deer hunters on various subjects. A continuing thread through all surveys has been one or more questions asking opinions about antlerless deer hunting.

Deer hunters that had purchased an antlerless deer hunting license in 1998 but not in 2001 for Northeast Lower Peninsula (NELP) were contacted to determine why they had not purchased a license. These former license buyers were also asked whether they would have been more likely to purchase an antlerless license in 2001 if baiting had been allowed. The primary reasons that people did not purchase an antlerless deer hunting license in 2001 were because the person hunted elsewhere (28%) and deer numbers were too low in the NELP to provide an enjoyable hunt (26%). Other common reasons for not purchasing an antlerless license included: bait could not be used (20%) and the person lacked time to hunt (17%). About (31%) of/he former license buyers indicated they would have been more likely to purchase a license in 2001 if bailing had been allowed.

Results on the twenty-sixth consecutive year of a mail survey asking for opinions of deer hunters on various subjects. A continuing thread through all surveys has been one or more questions asking opinions about antlerless deer hunting.

Results and analysis of a survey of firearm deer hunters seeking opinions on the hunting quality in areas of Roscommon, Lake and Kalkaska counties that had been clearcut to improve deer habitat.

A survey was completed to determine whether hunters supported continuation of existing mandatory Antler Point Restrictions (APRs) in twelve counties in the Northwest Lower Peninsula. A key feature of the existing mandatory regulations was changing the definition of a buck to a deer with three or more points on one antler.

A survey was completed to determine whether hunters and landowners support the existing "no-spike rule, " and whether they would support additional antlerpoint restrictions in Deer Management Unit (DMU) 117. A key feature of the newly proposed mandatory regulations was changing the definition of a buck to a deer with three or more points on one antler. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) supports the voluntary implementation of QDM practices on private land in Michigan. However, mandatory regulations should be imposed in a DMU only when it can be shown that a clear majority (>66%) of hunters and landowners support implementation. Questionnaires were sent to a random sample of landowners and hunters; 78% of the landowners and 76% of hunters returned their questionnaire. About 77% of landowners owning land in DMU 117, and 81% of people hunting deer in DMU 117 supported continuation of the "no-spike rule." About 62% of landowners owning land in DMU 117, and 48% of people hunting deer in DMU 117 supported implementing additional antler point restrictions beyond the "no-spike rule." Support from both landowners and hunters was sufficient to recommend continuation of the "no-spike rule" for DMU 117. However, support from both landowners and hunters was insufficient to recommend implementation of additional antler-point restrictions (i.e., 3 points on a side) in DMU 117.

Results and findings of the annual mail survey for opinions of deer hunters on various subjects.

Results on the twenty-eighth consecutive year of a mail survey asking for opinions of deer hunters on various subjects. A continuing thread through all surveys has been one or more questions asking opinions about antlerless deer hunting.