Hunters hit the woods

December 11, 2025

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John Kelsey of Saginaw elated with his 9- point weighing in at 146 lbs.

REGION- The opening day for the regular firearm deer season in northern Michigan was November 15. Many local counties hosted “buck pole’s” to show off hunter’s trophy bucks and has become a local tradition.

~ Photos by Sarah Novak and Donna Thoma

Ryan Bauer of Grayling with his 6-point buck.

Patrick Destefanis brought in the first buck to the pole held at Fred's Restaurant in Roscommon. Destefanis' 4-point buck weighed 108 lbs. — Patrick Destefanis brought in the first buck to the pole held at Fred’s Restaurant in Roscommon. Destefanis’ 4-point buck weighed 108 lbs.

David Fritz of Mio shot this 8-point on public land.

Merrick Hedrich (16) of Livonia shot this 8-point on private land.

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