12-4-13 deer hunt-schaller

The new DNR Chief Warden says no problems were reported during the just completed gun-deer season with a new rule allowing rifles.  A handful of townships across the state voted to ban rifle use during the hunt,  but DNR warden Todd Schaller says he did not hear of any problems.   Meanwhile Schaller says overall it was a safe hunt…with eight hunting incidents.  "Eight hunting incidents total is below the ten year average which is nine,"  Schaller told AM 1170 WFDL's Between the Lines program.  "It speaks highly of the hunters themselves."   Schaller says six hunting incidents occurred on the opening weekend.  Overall deer harvest numbers are down.