In the last half-century, bowhunting participation has seen a 705% increase, according to numbers released in a deer harvest survey by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Crossbow use has been legal during the firearm season, but was not during the bowhunting season, except for those with certified disabilities who applied for a special permit from the DNR.

Bow hunting season in Michigan begins on Tuesday. This period is exclusive to bow hunting, which means firearms are not allowed. Hunters must purchase a base license before getting started ...

WEST MICHIGAN (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Saturday was the opening day of Michigan bow hunting season.Newschannel 3's Mara Thompson spoke with some hunters about their expectations this year and why they ...

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Underhill, who was out for the opening day of Michigan's bowhunting season, said he grunted and the big buck came forward. Underhill let the arrow fly and missed. "The second buck ran north ...

Tuesday marked the start of the much-anticipated bow hunting deer season in Michigan, and excitement is in the air for hunters.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said bow hunters harvested more than 83,000 deer.

Michigan's archery season started Oct. 1 and over 18,000 white tail have been harvested. Lapeer County currently leads with 545 deer harvested.

(CBS DETROIT) - Bow hunting season in Michigan begins on Tuesday. This period is exclusive to bow hunting, which means firearms are not allowed. Hunters must purchase a base license before getting ...