On this episode of Huntavore, Nick calls up good friend Nate Roseveld of the Michigan Wild Podcast.  Nate recently dug in deep to the new Michigan deer hunting regulations on one of his episodes, and Nick wanted to get a better understanding.  From the looks of things, the DNR is in need of some meat hunters.  Does are up, harvests are down, its time we fill those freezers once again, on this episode of Huntavore.

Nick and Nate Roosevelt discuss the upcoming hunting season in Michigan and the recent changes in legislation regarding deer hunting. They talk about the importance of shooting does to manage the deer population and the challenges of getting hunters to embrace doe harvest. They also touch on the concerns about the National Resources Commission making decisions that could impact the deer herd and the need for hunters to adapt to these changes. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for education, communication, and collaboration among hunters to ensure the sustainability of the deer population. In this conversation, Nate and Nick discuss the importance of shooting does in deer hunting. They emphasize the need to make killing does cool again and encourage young hunters to start with shooting does. They also discuss the challenges of managing the deer population, including the impact of CWD and the need for testing before donating deer meat. The conversation concludes with a discussion about their recent pig hunting trip and plans for cooking and sharing the wild pork.

Takeaways:

• Shooting does is important for managing the deer population and maintaining a healthy balance.
• There is a need for education and communication to encourage hunters to embrace doe harvest.
• The National Resources Commission has the power to make decisions that impact the deer herd, and hunters need to adapt to these changes.
• Collaboration among hunters is crucial for the sustainability of the deer population and the future of hunting. Encouraging young hunters to start with shooting does can help them learn and appreciate the importance of managing the deer population.
• Killing does is just as important and meaningful as shooting bucks, and it can contribute to the overall health of the deer herd.
• Testing for CWD and the challenges of donating deer meat can create obstacles in managing the deer population.
• Pig hunting can be a fun and effective way to control the pig population and provide a bounty of wild pork.
• Taking advantage of opportunities to hunt and harvest does can help address the overpopulation of deer in certain areas.

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