Ted Nugent, the 77-year-old Michigan rocker and avid hunter, delivers a passionate critique of the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) during testimony before a joint Michigan House committee. He accuses the DNR of creating adversarial policies that deter hunters and contribute to a significant decline in hunting participation, which has dropped from over 850,000 licenses sold in 1995 to roughly 604,000 in 2024.
Nugent advocates for reforms such as easing baiting bans and expanding hunting seasons to manage deer overpopulation, which has led to increased agricultural damage and road accidents. Highlighting the problem, he insists that such changes would not only benefit wildlife management but also revive hunter numbers in the state, which are declining nationally. His fiery comments reflect broader tensions between hunters and regulatory bodies in Michigan.
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