HOUGHTON — Today is opening day of the Michigan firearm deer season with plenty of Yoopers and downstaters taking to the U.P. woods to partake in one of the region’s most popular traditions. While hunters are eager to get out there and get their buck, there are some precautions, laws and safety practices the Michigan State Police (MSP) is encouraging everyone to follow to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience in the woods.

Before heading out, it is important for hunters to inform family and friends where they are hunting and how long they will be out. This allows those with knowledge of a hunter’s whereabouts to reach out and check on them if they have not returned, or contact emergency services. Phones should also be fully charged before going out for the hunt, While many hunters do not

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