Hello Shea,

Harvesting of any deer in MI requires a permit from DNR.  Contact your local DNR office for more info.  Farms can access crop damage permits or deer management assistance permits, depending on the DNR's discretion.  DNR is also ramping-up their venison donation program to assist farmers.  Lastly you might look into MI Hunt Collaborative and their hunts targeting farms.


James DeDecker, PhD
Michigan State University
Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center
E3774 University Dr.
Chatham, MI 49816
<personal data hidden> (office)
<personal data hidden> (cell)

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran
status.