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Deer Habitat Improvement Program - DHIP

2021 Applications are Available Now! 

The Northern Lower Peninsula Deer Habitat Improvement Program (DHIP) is a grant program designed to improve deer habitat to assist in reducing the transmission of Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) and agricultural damage caused by deer.  The focus area for 2021 is private land in the following counties: Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, Oscoda, and Presque Isle. Grant applications will be accepted for a minimum funding amount of $500 and a maximum of $5,000. 
Examples of desired habitat improvement projects include but are not limited to: wildlife opening creation, rehabilitation, or existing opening maintenance; conifer plantings, and increasing hard or soft mast by planting mast bearing shrubs or trees. Planting of trees or shrubs should include adequate protection (fencing) where appropriate. It is encouraged to consider planting perennials when creating or maintaining food plots.
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Deer Habitat Improvement Program grants Timeline
Request for Proposals Begin…….…………………………………….....………January 5, 2021

Grant Application Must be Received by …………………………………..…..... February 15, 2021 
Review & Selection Process Completed-Awards Announced ……………….… March 1, 2021 
Project Period Begins.…..……………….……………………………… Upon execution of Grant 
Project Period Ends………………..………………….…...…..…....…..…..... September 15, 2021 

Please refer to the DHIP handbook 2021 for more information about DHIP Grant details.  Please contact our staff at the Alpena-Montmorency Conservation District with any questions regarding grant process or for clarifications on how to apply.  (989) 356-3596 x5. The DHIP application can be emailed to aprille.williamson@macd.org, mailed or dropped off at the Alpena-Montmorency Conservation District, 1900 M-32 West, Alpena MI 49707.

For questions regarding deer habitat projects applicable to your property and for suggestions or advice on details of projects please contact the Conservation District or DNR wildlife biologist covering the county your property is located in.  We are here to help, so if you need suggestions or advice on what types of trees or wildlife shrubs to plant or food plot suggestions, REACH OUT! That's what we are here for.  
2021 DHIP Handbook
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2021 DHIP Application
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2019 Custom Machine and Work Rates Estimates

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • History of our CD
    • FOIA Policy
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • Contact Us
    • Our Partners
  • Services
    • Tree Sale
    • Soil Testing
    • Plat Books
    • Grain Drill Rental
    • Tree Planter Rental
  • Programs
    • Biosecurity >
      • Wildlife Risk Mitigation Project
    • CTAI
    • Deer Habitat Improvement Program (DHIP)
    • Forestry >
      • The Forestry Assistance Program (FAP)
      • Forestry Professionals and Referrals
      • Qualified Forest Program (QFP)
      • Forest Management Notes
      • Forest-Related Organizations
      • Forest Pests and Diseases >
        • Gypsy Moth
      • Ecological Forestry
      • Soils, Fire, Landscapes, and Climate
      • Forests, Biodiversity, and Non-Game Species
      • Timber Tax
    • Hunting Access Program
    • MAEAP >
      • MAEAP Program
      • Get MAEAP Verified!
      • Meet your MAEAP Technician
      • MAEAP Events
      • Contact MAEAP
      • MAEAP Verified Farms
    • NRCS Programs
    • Recycling
  • Events
    • Job Postings
    • Past Events
  • Helpful Videos
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