Is Michigan’s deer hunting in crisis? In this episode of the Everland Outdoors Podcast, we sit down with renowned land manager and whitetail advocate Skip Sligh to take a hard look at the current state of Michigan hunting and what needs to change before it’s too late.

Michigan has some of the most passionate hunters in the country, but from outdated regulations to a "brown is down" mentality, we are facing an uphill battle in preserving the quality of our resource. Skip breaks down the specific Michigan hunting law changes necessary to improve age structure and herd health, including the debate over APRs (Antler Point Restrictions) and the impact of our current firearm season dates.

Beyond the laws, we dive into the hunter’s mindset. If we want better hunting, we have to be the change. We discuss how landowners and hunters can shift their approach to management, the power of unified advocacy, and how to effectively voice your concerns to the Michigan NRC and DNR.

In this episode, we cover:

• Michigan Hunting Regulations: What’s working, what’s failing, and the "Iowa Model" vs. the Michigan reality.
• The Mentality Shift: Moving from a "me first" harvest approach to a "resource first" conservation mindset.
• Advocacy for Change: Practical steps for Michigan hunters to influence legislation and preserve the whitetail legacy.
• Landowner Impact: How private land management plays a role in the greater good of the state’s herd.

Join the movement to keep Michigan hunting great. 🌲🦌

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction: The state of Michigan Whitetail hunting. 5:20 – Guest Skip Sligh: Why Michigan is at a crossroads. 15:45 – Necessary Law Changes: APRs, Season Dates, and the DNR. 32:10 – Changing the Hunter’s Mentality: Quality over Quantity. 48:00 – How to get involved: Influencing Michigan hunting legislation. 1:05:30 – Preserving the resource for the next generation.

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Michigan Deer Hunting, Skip Sligh, Michigan DNR, Michigan Hunting Laws, Whitetail Deer Management, Michigan Landowners, Hunting Regulations 2026, Antler Point Restrictions Michigan, Michigan Whitetail Conservation, Everland Outdoors Podcast.