Bridge Lunch Break will discuss deer hunting trends in Michigan

Michigan’s deer hunting population has exploded as the number of hunters has declined
Lunch Break will discuss trends, regulations and the state’s experts to increase popularity of the tradition
Three experts will join us. Register for this free event below

Bridge Michigan invites readers to a free Zoom discussion at noon Oct. 31 about trends in deer hunting.

Over the past several decades, deer hunting in Michigan has declined in popularity. That is one reason deer populations have exploded, along with a preference for bucks and sprawl.

Bridge is bringing together panelists as bow season is in full swing and firearm season begins Nov. 15. We will discuss efforts to increase the number of hunters and better manage the state’s deer population, changes in regulations, the challenges facing hunters and more.

Panelists include Mounir Awad, Michigan deer hunter, Todd Johnson, director of advocacy for the Michigan National Deer Association State Council and Chad Stewart, deer, elk and moose management specialist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Bridge Michigan environment reporter Kelly House and breaking news reporter Janelle James will moderate the discussion.

Participants can ask questions of our reporters on our registration form before the event and via the Zoom chat feature throughout the event. Pull up a chair, grab your lunch and join us for this interactive discussion.

Please fill out our Lunch Break registration form to be sent a calendar invitation to the event, including the Zoom link. This registration form also includes an opportunity to submit questions for our reporters.

Bridge’s Lunch Break monthly series focuses on timely topics facing our state. Previous events have discussed spending of Michigan’s opioid settlement funds, solutions to gun violence in Michigan, Michigan’s population crisis, youth mental health in Michigan and the legacy of the automotive industry on the state’s environment and economy.

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How to join this live Zoom discussion

To be invited to participate in this discussion, please complete this form. We will send you the link via a Google Calendar invitation to your email inbox. You can also pre-submit your questions to our team on this form.

To learn more about how to join a Zoom meeting, watch this short video. Zoom is free to use, and you can use the video call function on your computer, tablet or phone, or you can call into the meeting using the conference line function.

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We look forward to talking with you on Oct. 31!