MICHIGAN HUNTING

The DNR answered some frequently asked questions about the new reporting system for deer hunting in Michigan.

Firearm deer season kicks off Tuesday and this is the first season where all hunters who successfully take a deer need to report the kill online.

Deer hunting regulations in Michigan have become less restrictive over the last few years.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division created a quiz to help people learn how to tell when a deer is sick.

Michigan hunters are expected to report a successful hunt within 72 hours of harvesting a deer.

This year celebrates 50 years of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ deer management cooperation patch.

Many of Michigan’s hunting seasons kick off in September.

Deer hunters in Michigan are now required to report a successful harvest within 72 hours or before transferring possession of the deer.

Turkey hunting license applications for the 2022 fall season are available now through Aug. 1.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan wildlife officials won’t be able to check as many deer for chronic wasting disease during the upcoming hunting season. Deer heads from Clinton, Dickinson, Eaton, Gratiot, Ingham, Ionia, Jackson, Kent and Montcalm counties will be accepted for state testing only from Nov. 15-18. The archery season starts Thursday. The traditional firearm deer season starts Nov. 15. Related: Michigan hunters should expect changes to deer check stations this fall due to COVID-19