SAUGATUCK, MI (92 7 WHTC, Nov. 9, 2026) – If Robin Hood and his merry men could hunt the king’s deer in Sherwood Forest, shouldn’t some in modern day Saugatuck have the same opportunity?
Such a scenario is being requested by those living on property owned by the 124-year-old Shorewood Association. During Monday night’s biweekly City Council meeting, members will be asked to approve a proposed revocable hunting license, identifying approximately 25 acres within that land for such a purpose, and establishing safety measures, with restrictions, for hunting activities. Five such hunters have been identified to participate in this planned harvest during Michigan’s 2026 archery hunting season, which began on October 1st, pauses for the firearm season on November 15th, and resumes through the month of December until New Year’s Day.
Allegan County Sheriff’s Sergeant Ben Haas has already seen this proposal and has endorsed it. The request is only for this season, and Council will be asked to approve any future renewal authorization. Last year, the governing panel amended its weapons ordinance to allow limited firearm harvesting in an effort to improve deer management within the city, with an option to consider archery hunting on a case-by-case basis.
This case was presented during last Wednesday’s Council Workshop by association board member Keith Walker.
The Saugatuck City Council’s 6:30 PM business session is in the second floor meeting room of Saugatuck City Hall (102 Butler St.). An online link to the agenda and supporting documents is here.
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