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Hunting incidents
2025 Michigan DNR Law Enforcement Division Hunter Incident report
Last updated: November 10, 2025
| # | Date | County | Animal Hunted | Casualty Type | Self Inflicted | Equipment Used | Shooter Age | Victim Age(s) | Shooter Violation | Victim Violation | Pending or Final | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10/12/2025 | Schoolcraft | Grouse | Injury | No | Shotgun | 57 | 60 | No | No | Final | Four hunters were walking spread out in a line when a bird was flushed by their dog. The shooter swung to shoot at the bird as it went right to left but didn't clear the victim prior to pulling the trigger. The victim was struck in the chest and abdomen are by the shot. (Shooter swinging on game). |