DNRE Accepting Applications for Regional Deer Advisory Teams

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The Department of Natural Resources and Environment is accepting applications for membership on its three Regional Deer Advisory Teams.

With the adoption of the Michigan Deer Management Plan in May, the DNRE committed to forming advisory teams for the Upper Peninsula, Northern Lower Peninsula and Southern Lower Peninsula. Members of the teams, which will be made up of individuals or representatives of groups with a direct connection to deer-related issues in the region, will provide input directly to DNRE's Wildlife Division.

Applications are available on the DNRE website, at www.michigan.gov/dnrhunting. by clicking on "Regional Deer Advisory Teams."

Interested parties should review the document explaining the teams' charge ? which is to advise Wildlife Division staff on regional deer management issues, assist in communications with the public, and attend two meetings a year. Applicants should make sure they meet the requirements for membership and are able to fulfill their responsibilities.

Applications are due Dec. 14.

"With the adoption of our new Deer Management Plan we are be placing significant emphasis on public engagement and building effective partnerships for managing deer in each of our regions," explained DNRE Wildlife Division Chief Russ Mason.

"Topics for consideration by each team will be coordinated among regions," noted Brent Rudolph, DNRE Wildlife Division Deer Program leader, "but recommendations may help build regionally distinct approaches to management when warranted."

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment is committed to the conservation, protection, management, and accessible use and enjoyment of the state's environment, natural resources, and related economic interests for current and future generations. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/dnre.

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