In this episode, we break down the real situation behind Michigan’s deer policies. The buck to doe ratio problem. The drop in harvest numbers. The science being used to justify new rules. And the growing frustration from hunters who feel like things just aren’t adding up. Should Michigan move to a one buck rule for deer hunting? We break down one of the biggest debates in Michigan deer management right now. The conversation covers the Lower Peninsula specifically and digs into the real issues hunters keep bringing up, including buck to doe ratio concerns, antler point restrictions, the bait ban, harvest numbers, hunter satisfaction, disease concerns, and whether Michigan is actually creating better deer management or just adding more restrictions. We talk through the major sides of the argument. Some hunters believe a one buck rule would help create more selective harvest and improve the age structure of bucks. Others believe an earn a buck system would make more sense by requiring doe harvest before buck harvest, which could more directly address the imbalance between bucks and does. We also get into the argument over APRs, how they work in Michigan now, and whether they truly help improve buck quality or simply protect deer with poor antler traits that should not stay in the breeding pool. We also dives into the controversy around the Lower Peninsula bait ban and the belief that reduced harvest numbers may actually be making Michigan’s deer issues worse instead of better. Kyle explains why he believes any serious deer management plan has to stay consistent with the science being used to justify it. If the concern is disease spread and overpopulation, then the state has to look honestly at whether current rules are helping hunters remove enough deer from the landscape. Along the way, we talk about hunting ethics, managing wounded or genetically poor deer in the field, how different Michigan regions should be treated differently, why hunter input matters, and why accurate deer reporting is critical if the DNR and hunters are ever going to get on the same page. This is a real conversation about conservation, deer management, hunting culture, regulations, and what the future of Michigan deer season should actually look like. If you care about Michigan deer hunting, whitetail management, the DNR, APRs, the bait ban, doe harvest, trophy buck potential, wildlife policy, or the future of hunting in the Midwest, this is a conversation worth hearing. Watch the full podcast and join the conversation in the comments. What makes the most sense for Michigan: one buck rule, earn a buck, APR changes, bringing back baiting, or a totally different solution? #MichiganDeerHunting #OneBuckRule #WhitetailDeer #DeerManagement #MichiganDNR #APR #BaitBan #BuckToDoeRatio #EarnABuck #WhitetailHunting #DeerSeason #HuntingPodcast #Conservation #WildlifeManagement #TheGreenWayOutdoors

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Podcast 169 of The Green Way Outdoors starts on a sweet note as Jeff brings in homemade Malva Pudding made from his South African recipe, a rich dessert known for its soft texture, warm caramel flavor, and deep roots in South African cooking. From there, the crew jumps into a wild taste test featuring rainbow wire, a strange and colorful Canadian candy, before finishing things off with classic meringue cookies, the light, airy dessert made from whipped egg whites and sugar. Along the way, Kyle shares his thoughts on food allergies and what might really be going on behind the growing number of people dealing with them. The conversation takes a hard turn into mystery, history, and big questions. Ryan brings up archaeological discoveries and artifacts that seem out of place or out of time, opening the door to a discussion about ancient technology, unexplained objects, and the mysteries that continue to challenge mainstream timelines. Kyle also breaks down lessons he learned from Kent Hovind and others on Noah’s Flood, flood geology, fossil formation, and the debate surrounding biblical evidence, sediment layers, and catastrophic events in Earth’s past. The team also reflects on a powerful Easter Sunday sermon that explored the science, historical evidence, and proof surrounding Jesus, faith, and the resurrection. On top of that, the crew tackles the question of what fossil fuels really are, including oil, coal, and natural gas, and how they are believed to form from ancient organic matter deep within the Earth. They also react to a shocking new penalty for scammers in Singapore, discuss sunken treasure and who has the legal right to claim it, and bring their usual mix of humor, curiosity, debate, and real conversation to every topic. From desserts and candy to archaeology, Christianity, Noah’s Flood, fossil fuels, treasure law, and world news, this episode covers a little bit of everything.

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In this episode of the Green Outdoors Podcast, the crew dives into some of the strangest true stories where science, nature, and human curiosity collide. In this episode, we discuss: - The bizarre history of using frogs as pregnancy tests and how it actually worked. - The strange era when people believed radioactive water had health benefits. - The mysterious deep-sea oarfish, often called the “doomsday fish,” and the legends surrounding it. - A chilling case of a missing man who was eventually found trapped in quicksand near a sand pit. Watch our HISTORY Channel show on: HISTORY: https://www.history.com/shows/the-green-way-outdoors & WAYPOINT TV: https://waypointtv.com/watch/the-green-way-outdoors

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