For the record. MI law states the following:
"Scaffolds, raised platforms, ladders, steps, and any other device to assist in climbing a tree cannot be placed on public lands any earlier than Sept. 1, and must be removed by March 1."
"Baiting may occur only from Sept. 15 - Jan. 1."
KPC
Not going to say you're dumb or you are stupid because that would be rude but if you are bird hunting in prime deer bedding areas along Anderson Creek or the Manistee River it's not very smart. Don't get pissed at us deer hunters cause you or your fleazer dog don't have a clue. Yes we have seen you have been working your bird dog there since the opener and seen our stands and bait piles already there and that is certainly not meant as a keep out sign. Sorry if the only thing your fleazer bird dog can point on is a bowl of food. Many guys and gals deer hunt in those areas and there are lots of deer and bedding areas up and down that stretch, I hope you like company watching you and your fleazer from above.
Just kidding bird dog guys :-)
we all share the public land, which is a treasure, which we all share, so there is plenty of room for all of us.......
however, lots of stands never get taken down, I can attest to that, I find them everywhere. if that is the case, all bets off, in worried about disturbing another hunter, I just will give him a wide pass