Northern MI Man Faces Hunting Crimes

OSTEGO COUNTY, MI — A northern Michigan man with a history of hunting-related violations is again facing charges in connection with illegally hunting deer, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Cecil Edward Day, 59, from Johannesburg, was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of ammunition by a felon, possession of a firearm with a blood alcohol content over .08 percent and no hunter’s orange.

He was placed in jail as he waits for his next court date.

Day was arrested at his home on Nov. 18 after officials received an anonymous tip with proof of Day exiting a vehicle with a rifle and shooting at a deer on private property in Ostego County, according to officials.

Investigators later found two more deer that were shot dead and left in that same area. One of the deer was a nine-point trophy buck, according to officials.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is also seeking further charges against Day, who has a history of hunting-relating violations.

Day was previously convicted from 2018-2020 of possession of a firearm by a felon, taking deer from a motor vehicle, trespassing, no hunter’s orange and possession of an untagged deer.

"The DNR encourages all hunters to follow season regulations, be respectful of other hunters and natural resources, and put safety first at all times," officials said.

Michigan's firearm deer season closes on Saturday.