{"id":5956,"date":"2023-12-26T10:39:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T16:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-939655-4192384.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=5956"},"modified":"2023-12-26T10:44:45","modified_gmt":"2023-12-26T16:44:45","slug":"bad-deer-hunting-season-northwoods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northwoodsdrifter.com\/bad-deer-hunting-season-northwoods\/","title":{"rendered":"30% Less Deer Hunted in 2023, Northwoods"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The recent deer hunting season in the northern region has been notably less productive than in previous years, with reported decreases in harvest rates reaching approximately 30%. This downturn has caught the attention of state lawmakers and conservation officials, prompting a formal dialogue to address the concerns of the local hunting community. Among those facilitating the discussion were State Senator Mary Felzkowski, together with Representatives Rob Swearingen and Calvin Callahan. They were joined by respected figures such as Bill Smith, chair of the Natural Resources Board, and a representative from the Department of Natural Resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n