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Northwest Michigan Branch of the National Deer Association Deer hunting and wildlife conservation organization dedicated to ensuring the future of white-tailed deer, wildlife habitat and our hunting heritage.

The NW MI National Deer Association is a non-profit wildlife conservation organization dedicated to ensuring a high-quality and sustainable future for white-tailed deer and white-tailed deer hunting. As one of many branches in the state of Michigan our coverage area includes the counties of Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau. Quality Deer Management (QDM) is a management philosophy/practice that unites landowners, hunters, and managers in a common goal of producing biologically and socially balanced deer herds within existing environmental, social, and legal constraints. This approach typically involves the protection of young bucks (yearlings and some 2.5 year-olds) combined with an adequate harvest of female deer to maintain a healthy population in balance with existing habitat conditions and landowner desires. This level of deer management involves the production of quality deer (bucks, does, and fawns), quality habitat, quality hunting experiences, and, most importantly, quality hunters. A successful QDM program requires an increased knowledge of deer biology and active participation in management. This level of involvement extends the role of the hunter from mere consumer to manager. The progression from education to understanding, and finally, to respect; bestows an ethical obligation upon the hunter to practice sound deer management. Consequently, to an increasing number of landowners and hunters, QDM is a desirable alternative to traditional management, which allows the harvest of any legal buck and few, if any, does. QDM guidelines are formulated according to property-specific objectives, goals, and limitations. Participating hunters enjoy both the tangible and intangible benefits of this approach. Pleasure can be derived from each hunting experience, regardless if a shot is fired. What is important is the chance to interact with a well-managed deer herd that is in balance with its habitat. A side benefit is the knowledge that mature bucks are present in the herd – something lacking on many areas under traditional deer management. When a quality buck is taken on a QDM area, the pride can be shared by all property hunters because it was they who produced it by allowing it to reach the older age classes which are necessary for large bodies and antlers.

08/04/2024

As many of you know, our tracking team is part of a wonderful organization of trackers, Michigan Deer Tracking Network.

Over the years, the network has strived to provide and give back to our youth hunters and this year is no exception!

I personally take great pride in this year's work as I was tasked with gathering and making contacts for our Northern region of the state. It has been absolutely amazing the support and gracious attitudes these fine people/ businesses have given us to support our vision of providing young hunters the opportunity to get out hunting.

This year's giveaway will be the best yet! Below is 2 Google document links for you to sign up your child at a chance at winning.

The first one is for a first-time hunter to win the opportunity at a guided doe hunt and a brand new r***e, and the second one is a chance at general merchandise giveaway ranging from trail cameras, ground blinds, knives, local business swag, europena mounts, and even a custom recurve bow!

PLEASE SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!!!!
Enter your youth today!!

First time hunter-

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1orbJ3JfT-rzUlmkWH9fMLyoWnapgo3hIdmtaSookPJI/edit?usp=drivesdk

General giveaway-

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hGT4p6McxfuV5y0I_J6CxeRyHSLbnyEEQdIuAibi9nw/edit?usp=drivesdk

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05/24/2024

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04/03/2024

Hunter-reported harvest in Calhoun County shown to be a gray wolf Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 04/03/2024 09:30 AM EDT Share or view as webpage | Update preferences DNR News April 3, 2024Contact: Brian Roell, 906-228-6561 Hunter-reported harvest in Michigan’s Calh...

habitat peeps, here's the only opportunity in Northern MI to get in on NDA seed program. Get with The NE branch for your...
03/15/2024

habitat peeps, here's the only opportunity in Northern MI to get in on NDA seed program. Get with The NE branch for your food plot seed needs!!

03/08/2024

Just a Quick Shoutout to all the Banquet attendees. You made it a great event!! Cheers and have a great and successful 2024!!

Successful banquet. The young man in the photo with his grandpa won the gun of the year! Perfect Ending
02/25/2024

Successful banquet. The young man in the photo with his grandpa won the gun of the year! Perfect Ending

02/22/2024

2/24/24 Banquet
Is Sold Out
Thank You All

02/15/2024

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