If you move to the Upper Peninsula when do you become an actual Yooper? Is it when you hit your first deer with your vehicle? Let's find out what the Yoopers have to say.

Is There a Requirement to Become a Yooper?

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My best friend Curt that I grew up with in Southeast, Michigan, got married in his 20s and he and his wife decided to move to the Upper Peninsula to start their lives together.

👇BELOW: Can't Call Yourself A Yooper Unless You've Been To These U.P. Places👇

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I'm not sure when my friend and his wife became "Yoopers" but they have lived there for over 30 years. They raised two kids in the Upper Peninsula (Yoopers for sure) but after they lived in the U.P. for about 10 years, I noticed my friend and his wife picked up the "Yooper" accent don't ya know.

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There are two opinions on becoming a "Yooper." One is there is no specific time, if you move to the U.P. you become a "Yooper." However, others believe you must be born in the Upper Peninsula to be considered a true "Yooper."

Does Hitting Deer in U.P. Officially Make You a Yooper?

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That is a pretty good question from someone who moved to the U.P. and wasn't born there. Let's see what the "Yoopers" have to say.

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That is a pretty good point. If the deer wasn't too banged up my buddy would eat it or his wife would turn it into dog food.

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Here's a transplant to the U.P. who has lived there since he was 6 and they still call him a troll, but maybe because he works for the DNR.

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Sounds like this poster found a way around the last guy's party pooperness.

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Sounds like you have to eat the deer to close the deal on becoming a "Yooper."

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The jury may still be out on this but you can see what other "Yoopers" were saying about this here.

Don't Call Yourself A Yooper Unless You've Been To These Michigan Upper Peninsula Places

It can almost be looked at as a different state entirely, while encompassing everything beautiful about Michigan. There are some spots that are truly breathtaking, and if you've never planned a trip to the upper peninsula, make sure you're comfortable with long drives.

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