EHD, a virus spread by biting midges, is back in Michigan’s deer herd with confirmed cases in 14 counties. The good news? It doesn’t threaten people, pets, or the statewide herd.
Michiganders know what November means: deer season—and a sudden wave of mysterious “illnesses.” From “truck trouble” to “family emergencies,” here are the funniest excuses used to skip work and hit the woods.
Michigan’s 2025 whitetail season is shaping up: stable deer numbers, winter ice threats, and EHD in 8 counties. Hunters must prep, report, and stay vigilant.
For years, Michigan hunters have donned their orange vests and headed into the woods with the goal of bagging a big buck. In a funny twist, video was recently captured of a deer running around wearing an orange vest of its own.