The dividing line between the northern zone and the southern limited firearms deer zone starts at Lake Michigan and generally runs along M-46 and M-57 across the state, ending at Saginaw Bay near Kawkawlin. The exact line is available in the state's deer hunting regulations.

Many would argue Nov. 15 a statewide holiday: it's the start of firearm deer season. It will run two weeks starting Friday through Nov. 30. For many families, it's tradition to grab their most flattering hunter orange and stake out.

You might see fewer people at work Friday because that is when firearm deer season begins. It’s become a tradition for many people and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said they expect around 500,