Michigan Wild - Ep114 DNR Stranglehold

Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network

Leisure, Technology, Wilderness, Hobbies, Sports

4.8 • 615 Ratings

🗓️ 7 July 2025

⏱️ 128 minutes

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Summary

On this episode of Michigan Wild, host Nate Rozeveld and guest Josh Arbogast discuss some of the challenges with hunting in Michigan. They dive into deer management strategies, insights from the recent NRC meeting, and the significance of reporting harvests for effective wildlife management. The conversation also touches on the role of hunters in managing deer populations, the changes in hunting season, and the advocacy of Ted Nugent for hunting rights. Through this conversation, Nate and Josh discuss the disconnect between hunters and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the impact of influencers like Ted Nugent on hunting culture, and how hunters can contribute more. They share personal experiences with DNR enforcement, reflect on the selfishness sometimes present in hunting attitudes, and emphasize the importance of advocacy and unity within the hunting community. The discussion also touches on future regulations, the need for positive relationships with non-hunters, and preparations for the upcoming hunting season. Thank you for listening to the episode! If you would like to support Michigan Wild farther leave a review/ranking anywhere you listen to the podcast! Interested in being a guest on Michigan Wild? Send an email to Michiganwildpod@gmail.comor send a message on Instagram @michiganwildpod. In need of a tracking dog? Reach out to Find It Fred, Tony and his dog are top notch and Tony is passionate about helping fellow hunters. Looking to add a food plot or change up your food plot strategy check out vitalizeseed.com and the Habitat Podcast. Check out Wildlife Legends Taxidermy for any of your taxidermy needs. Want to dive into the mock scrape game, or find a proven product? Check out DH3 a full synthetic scrape system. Our Sponsors: * Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code SE for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.com * Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code EMPIRE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollco.com/hunting Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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0:50.7	Welcome to the Michigan Wild Podcast.
0:52.9	Welcome to the Michigan Wild Podcast. We're just here walking around.
1:06.6	We're going to go set a tree stand.
1:08.8	Don't worry, my dad's weird.
1:10.8	He never shot a huge book. It't worry, my dad's weird.
1:10.8	He never shot a huge buck.
1:13.4	I just shot a freaking big buck.
1:28.4	Go get that one. Oh, you get them.
1:30.7	Go get that one, Henry.
1:32.8	Prayer.
1:36.1	Ooh!
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