articleThe Brief The DNR wants to expand hunting opportunities on Beaver Island. The proposal would add an extra 20 days to antlerless deer hunting on the island, which is located Northwest of Charlevoix in Lake Michigan. A proposal to add more hunting days for harvesting deer on Beaver Island would expand the firearm season and simply rules on the plot of land in Lake Michigan. The specific plan calls for adding early and late antlerless firearm deer seasons for the 2026-2028 hunting seasons. Anyone emailing is asked to include "Beaver Island Deer Proposal" in the subject line.