The start of hunting season

Today is the first day of doe season in Southern Michigan. It is an early season that is not just for kids, but is only on private land.

I don't agree with it. 2 weeks ago I was on my way to work and coming into the road was a fawn that still had spots.

Deer almost never have a single baby. 3 is common, but 2 is usually the number. These babies may not be able to survive winter at this age if they don't have their mothers now.

This is also true for squirrel and cottontail rabbits. Until I got into wildlife rehab (I will get into that in the next blog) I didn't know that squirrel have 2 litters. One in the spring and one in the fall. Cottontails have babies from spring to fall. The latest baby cottontails I ever got in were on Oct. 31.

The start of small game is Sept. 15.

Sometimes I wonder how they make these rules. They stop the season right about breeding season for these animals.

I have written the DNR and have asked questions with no response.

I don't bow hunt, though the weather is usually wonderful in Oct. I do not feel confidant to shoot an animal with a bow. With a gun, I never take a 'pop shot'-I know where it is going and it will be a clean QUICK kill or I don't do shoot.

For now I will wait till Nov. 15th and I hope others do the same.