Michigan DNR raid of deer camp on island just north of Door

[Mularcher]

I'm not sure I've seen a worst case of poaching in one spot. I've never hunted the islands but I do hunt Whitetail in Door County, This is just sick.

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St. Martins Island is the 1st island into Michigan north of Rock Island in
Door County, WI. Apparently it doesn't have a wolf pack.
From the raid on St. Martins Island on Nov. 19, 2009.
31 bucks and 9 does on the pole. Nothing smaller than a 7 point.
Another approx. 10 deer, antlers, and heads found on the ground around the
camp. A mix of smaller bucks and does.
10 deer without tags, approx. another 10 deer with wives/girlfriends tags.
Investigation continues.

[Springville Shooter]

What a waste, reminds me of a bust in Idaho a few years ago. Sad deal for sure, what a hit to a deer herd that is limited to the constraints of an island.----shooter

[MuleyMadness]

What a disgrace!! Sickening really.

[wingmaster36]

I searched the Michigan DNR site and could not find any verification on this story. I will hold my judgement of the situation until it is verified. No need to get worked up over something that may or may not be true. I hope someone can verify this story soon.

[Mularcher]

Apparently this wasn't a "poachers camp" but 11out of the 40 deer killed were not tagged. Tickets were issued for those non tagged deer and DNR still investigating.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/79440617.html

[Springville Shooter]

If eleven out of fourty weren't tagged I'd say it's at least 1/4 of a poachers camp,, wouldn't you? Deer tags have been around long enough that I don't buy the old "I forgot to tag it" story. I'll go out on a limb and say that it does make a cool pic though.----shooter

[Mularcher]

I totally agree

[TheGreatwhitehunter]

What a disgrace!!