Public meetings will be conducted during February and March to take public comments on possible changes to Zone 3 deer hunting regulations, youth deer hunting, use of crossbows, fall turkey hunting, the duck season opener and trapping.
Each year, the DNR conducts public meetings across the state to gauge hunter opinions about regulations, seasons and other wildlife management issues. Those who cannot attend the meetings are urged to review the information about Zone 3 deer season changes and then complete the online survey.
 Adobe Flash Player required |
These recommendations are a culmination of five years of research that examined both the biological and social aspects of various deer hunting regulations. In total, three different hunter surveys (2005, 2007 and 2009) were conducted and thousands of deer were examined at deer registration stations during the 2005-2009 deer seasons.
Before DNR made the recommendations, the department examined the results of its research and looked at regulations that have been enacted in other states. In reviewing all the information, the DNR believes the proposed recommendations provide a balance among hunting opportunity, social desires on the part of hunters and protecting yearling bucks.
Before taking the online survey, visitors to this page should view the interactive presentation or slide show 
and study the explanatory and supporting information, which includes: