PERSONAL BEST
     Lauren Harrison (left) of Prudenville used a muzzle loader to bag this 8-point buck Nov. 15 in Huron County. Harrison said the buck, which weighed 164 pounds, was the largest she has ever harvested. Pictured with Harrison is her granddaughter, Hope Cameron. (Courtesy photo)
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BIG NINE
     Andrew Rieger of Houghton Lake bagged this big 9-point on Nov. 17 while hunting with his brother Jon in Mecosta County. The big nine dressed out at 200 pounds. (Courtesy photo)
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OPENING DAY SWAMP BUCK
     Joe Miller of Houghton Lake poses for a picture with a 4-point buck he bagged on opening day of the firearm deer season. His father Roger, also of Houghton Lake, said the buck was shot at around 8:15 a.m. in a swampy area of Markey Township. (Courtesy photo)
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DENTON BUCKS
     (Left, left to right) Russell Hughes of Lennon and his uncle Dick Brooks of Houghton Lake were hunting in Denton Township Nov. 23 when each of them bagged their buck. Hughes' deer was a 3-point that dressed out at 135 pounds and was his first deer with a firearm. Brooks shot a 6-point that dressed out at 125 pounds. The nephew's buck came along at around 9 a.m., while the uncle's showed up at 4:30 p.m. Brooks said he thinks the current ban on baiting has resulted in more deer moving during daylight hours. (TRP)
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Brochure details ORV ordinance
      Roscommon County Mapping and Systems Department has published brochures containing the new Roscommon County ORV ordinance and a map showing ORV routes. Robin Seymour, administrative assistant to county commissioners, said brochures have been delivered to chambers of commerce, ORV dealers and some township halls.
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Trailblazers hosting snowmobile safety
      The Houghton Lake Trailblazers Snowmobile Club will host a snowmobile safety class Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Roscommon Township Hall. The club will provide free lunch, snacks and drinks. Participants must attend the entire class to receive a certificate. The class is required for children ages 12 to 16.
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