UPPER MICHIGAN — Antlerless deer will be available to hunt during some of the upcoming deer seasons for the first time in about ten years. The changes affect areas in Lake Superior watershed in the U.P. The Lake Superior watershed is comprised of the counties, from Gogebic in the west, to Chippewa in the east that border Lake Superior. Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon counties are included in the area affected by the changes. The new regulations affect the Liberty hunts and Independence hunts, which are shorter firearm seasons for youth and those with disabilities, and keeps the ability to harvest bucks. The official changes were implemented in May during the Natural Resource Commission meeting. The changes come after research and collaboration between several groups such as the Mi

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