I read several reports earlier and the general concensus was that bout 60% of the UP herd died to winter kill/predators. Obviuously, the northern part of the state got hit very hard as well.

Remarkably, the southern 1/3 seems to have faired mch better and numbers are still very good.

I gotta think that this crappy weather is only going to further contribute to lower overall kills this year, statewide. Which may be a good thing, considering.

We still easily have one of the largest herds in the nation. Maybe not 2 million deer anymore, but eventually, it will bounce back. It always does.

I think we all need to shoot some doggies this winter......