LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 25, 2022) – Participants in the annual Huyser Archery Hunt in 2022 were grateful for the chance to use the Laketown Township park, surveys show, and several would like expanded hours and limits on non-hunters on the property.
The hunt at the Huyser Farm Park, 4188 64 th St., was Oct. 1 through Nov. 14 and Dec. 1 through Dec. 31. The 15 participants are chosen by lottery. They are
required to complete a survey that is submitted to the Laketown Township Parks and Recreation Commission.
Applications for the 2023 hunt will be available this fall.
Respondents spent an average of 4.4 days hunting during their about two-week window. The most days spent hunting were eight, the least was zero. Two hunters got deer. One deer was a four-point, the other an eight-point. Hunters reported seeing deer, coyotes, skunks, squirrels and a variety of birds. While in the woods, seven participants said they came across hikers, people walking their dogs and student field trips. Three did not see other people and one person did not answer that survey question.
Other suggestions for improvement of the hunt include a bigger window for the hunters and permission to build blinds from material already on the property.
Huyser Farm Park is 102 acres with trails, diverse plants, dune area and organic blueberry fields. The original Huyser farmhouse remains on the property. The hunt has been an annual event since 2008.
For more information, visit Laketowntwp.org.
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