Many businesses look forward to hunters bringing dollars into the local economy. This weekend is especially important for one small town that's been hit hard by the slumping economy.

Restaurants in Mancelona were packed Friday night with hunters filling up before the season kicks off on Sunday. Downstate hunters have made their way up north and the locals are eager to get out into the woods.

Between the economy and recent road construction, times have been tough for many restaurants. Stacey Skrysak and Photojournalist Justin DePrekel have more.