The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is in the process of creating a Management Plan for Michigan White-tailed Deer. White-tailed deer generate various levels of interest among Michigan's citizens. This interest covers a large range of issues with many different perspectives. To prepare a strategic management plan for deer, issues and perspectives need to be identified, science-based information provided and stakeholder perspectives explored. The deer planning team developed the following planning process, which will be used to develop a citizen approved strategic deer management plan.
The Timeline
February 2009- Public Meetings held across the state.
March-Sept. 2009- Meeting with The Deer Advisory Team (DAT) and forming recommendations.
Summer 2009- Public surveys will be conducted by Michigan State University to gain a better understanding of Michigan Citizens and their views on deer and deer management.
October 2009- Presenting DAT recommendations to the Natural Resources Commission
Winter 2010- Drafting the Deer Management Plan.
Spring 2010- Spring 2010: Presenting the Draft Management Plan to the public and receiving input at open houses.
Summer 2010- Present the plan to the Director and Natural Resources Commission for approval.
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