Episode 218 - What REALLY Happened With MICHIGAN 1 BUCK RULING

In this episode, Devin and Nate from Michigan-based hunting company Painted Arrow sit down with Josh Arbogast for a deep dive into the recent NRC meeting and the heated discussion around Michigan becoming a one buck state.

Josh, a vocal advocate for the one-buck rule, pulls back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes realities of the Natural Resources Commission and explains how hunting regulations actually get pushed through—or shut down—inside the system. The guys break down the results of the latest NRC meeting, what happened during the decision-making process, and what hunters should expect moving forward under the current administration.

This conversation covers everything from Michigan deer herd management and whitetail hunting regulations to hunter involvement, conservation policy, and the political side of wildlife management that most people never get to hear about. Whether you support the one buck rule or not, this episode is packed with insight into how Michigan hunting laws are shaped and why hunters need to stay involved if they want a voice in the future of the sport.