DNR Uses Online Reporting for 2022 Deer Hunting Season, Here’s The Data Gathered
One new feature the online harvest reporting system offers is the ability to discern types of antlerless deer reported.
Oakland County Community Deer Coalition Asking Residents to Fill Out Survey
Your answers will be extremely valuable in helping the Coalition create a plan to address deer concerns. Thank you in advance for your time and feedback.
DNR Hosting Annual Contest to Design Hunting-Themed Patch
The Michigan Deer Management Cooperator Patch has been a popular collector’s item for hunters since the early 1970s.
Southfield Passes Ordinance Against Feeding Deer
The purpose of the feeding ban ordinance is to eliminate deer attraction, aiming to reduce the depredation impacts on residents and to assure the safety of the traveling public…
Hey Rudolph! Here are Our Top 7 Stories about Deer
Over the years, Oakland County Times has done some enDEERing stories about our woodland friends
Explore: Sunrise Walk at Kensington Metropark
Kensignton Metropark is a beautiful place to hike no matter the time of the year.
What to do about Deer? Farmington Hills & Neighbors Exploring Solutions
DNR will be working with the communities, and residents will be updated as there are opportunities for engagement.
Explore: Van Tassel Pedestrian Bridge and Paint Creek Trail
The Van Tassel Pedestrian Bridge is named for former Orion Township Supervisor JoAnn Van Tassel, whose leadership helped Orion to develop in a way that respected the natural beauty of the area.
Rochester Hills Warning Drivers to be Cautious of Deer
Rochester Hills Warning Drivers to be Cautious of Deer Rochester Hills, MI- As the seasons change and deer begin to be more active, the Deer Management Advisory Committee (DMAC) would like to remind drivers to be vigilant and keep an eye out for deer on the road. According to the Michigan State Police, each year,…
The Story of Reindeer Michiganders May Meet
The Story of Reindeer Michiganders May Meet (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 3, 2016) Clare, MI – Baby reindeer are always born at dawn. When that happens Dave Aldrich is in the pen with the mother, soothing her with a voice that’s she has heard since her own birth. When the baby comes, the mother reindeer…
Deer Struck by Car in Downtown Birmingham, Accidents Increasing Countywide
Deer Struck by Car in Downtown Birmingham, Accidents Increasing Countywide (Compiled, Nov. 1, 2016) Birmingham, MI – A deer was injured on Old Woodward Avenue in Downtown Birmingham on Oct 20 when it was struck by a car, according to Downtown Publications. Police told the magazine that the buck had to be put down. Deer…
Reader Review: Red Oaks Nature Center, Madison Heights
Reader Review: Red Oaks Nature Center, Madison Heights (Christine McCabe Kole, Sept 1, 2015 ed) I had a nice time after work, walking the wooded trails at the Red Oaks Nature Center south of 13 mile, east of John R. in Madison Heights. I used to take my son and his little friends there, and…
Deer Survey Being Done by Helicopter Jan. 14 in Madison Heights
Deer Survey Being Done by Helicopter Jan. 14 in Madison Heights (Madison Heights Police Press Release, Jan. 13, 2015) On Wednesday, January 14th, 2015, Oakland County Parks and Recreation will be performing an aerial deer survey at the Red Oaks Nature Center. Conducting this survey, which should be done between 3 and 5 pm (weather…