The History of Michigan’s Deer Hunting

Posted on 22 August 2007 under Food History, Food In The News, Hunting

The Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing is presenting an exhibit on the history of deer hunting in Michigan. From the announcement on Michigan.gov:

For thousands of years, Native Americans relied on deer for food and as a source for bone tools and other byproducts before Europeans arrived in Michigan in the early 17th century. In the late 19th century, most deer hunting was done by professional hunters to acquire venison to sell as provisions for logging companies and railroad construction crews. During the early 20th century, deer hunting became a sporting endeavor, but could only be enjoyed—for the most part—by the wealthy, who had the leisure time, the money and the travel capability to go on hunting trips … It wasn’t until the automotive industry gave the general public access to good-paying jobs, cars and vacation time that deer hunting became the popular and widespread sport that it is today.

The announcement also contains info on exactly where to find this exhibit, which will run until January 15, 2008.

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  1. 19 November 2007 @ 4:41 pm Posted by Allen Stone

    I would love to visit this new exhibit. Will there be artifacts from donations etc. of Michigan Deer Hunting i.e brochures, successful deer hunting patches, old wool clothing, guns, etc. to expand this exhibit??
    I would also like to know is there plans to display Michigan made items like fishing rods, reels, lures etc. from our great Michigan history. A display with old outboard motors, row boats and canoes would be great too!!
    Thanks, Al Stone
    Ludington, Michigan
    Hunting in Michigan since ‘63′ the Redcoats are coming in Grayling!!!!

  2. 19 November 2007 @ 4:42 pm Posted by Allen Stone

    Thanks for the opportunity to comment on your new display

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