I've been hunting for about 13 years, most of it in the UP of Michigan, one year here in IL. Although P&Y bucks are much more common here in IL, I failed to kill one this year. In MI, I have never even seen one, so I think it is just fine the way it is.

Also, what is the big deal about the $25?As far as I know, isn't there a fee for any club, such as NRA, NWTF, and pretty much ALL others? Are deer licenses nothing more than a who's who of hunters because we are dumb enough to buy one? It's a form of recognition and record keeping, nothing more, and yes, they do need money to keep the club going!