What is the QDMA?

The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) is a non-profit
wildlife conservation organization dedicated to ensuring a high-quality
and sustainable future for white-tailed deer and white-tailed deer
hunting. Founded in 1988, the QDMA currently has more than 40,000
members in all 50 states and several foreign countries including over
800 deer management professionals - more than any other white-
tailed deer organization. The QDMA has developed numerous
partnerships with state wildlife agencies, timber companies, hunting
groups, and product manufacturers. These partnerships have
increased both the awareness of the QDMA and participation in the
Association's management philosophy, Quality Deer Management
(QDM). Without question, the QDMA is rapidly becoming the most
respected and influential white-tailed deer organization in the United
States.


The QDMA Promotes:

  • Safe and ethical hunting.
  • Adherence to wildlife and trespass laws.
  • Adequate harvests of adult does.
  • Restraint in harvesting young bucks.
  • Hunter involvement in education and management.
  • Cooperation with wildlife biologists and enforcement officers.
  • Education of hunters and non-hunters toward a better
    understanding of wildlife management.
  • Stewardship and appreciation of all wildlife.


Join today and learn why the Quality Deer Management Association is
the fastest growing non-profit white-tailed deer organization in the
nation. With over 40,000 members, including over 800 of the nation's
leading whitetail researchers and managers, in all 50 states and
several foreign countries it's not surprising the QDMA is considered
the most respected and influential whitetail organization in the United
States.

  • A subscription to Quality Whitetails (six issues per year)

  • Opportunities to participate in a QDMA Branch and attend deer
    management seminars and short courses

  • New 1-yr. members receive A Basic Guide to Quality Deer
    Management booklet and Developing Successful QDM
    Cooperatives booklet and a vehicle decal

  • New 3-yr. members receive an exclusive Primos grunt call with
    the QDMA logo and a vehicle decal


By joining the QDMA, you will gain access to the most reliable and up-
to-date information on all aspects of whitetail management and begin
your journey to becoming the most knowledgeable deer manager and
hunter possible.
If you are a dedicated deer
hunter and conservationist
and would like to support
the lifestyle you enjoy so
much, join QDMA today
Michigan's State Chapter
Quality Deer Management Association