The final deer count for the 1999 firearm deer season is 9,703 deer. A photo zipping around the internet of a fawn run down. January hunt offered to assist with deer management. Continue the apr without sunset beginning with 2017 deer hunting season. Straight wall rifle expiration may 12, 2017 michigan. Aug, 2018 michigan sets new deerhunting rules to keep chronic wasting disease from spreading. Dnr pilot program extends bow hunting season in southeast. Department of natural resources season information. If you have already purchased and have in your possession a 2020 spring turkey kill tag for an area far from home, go to michigan.
Apr 28, 2017 pilot urban deer management zone for macomb, oakland and wayne counties that allows for an extension of the archery season until jan. Columbus, ohio ohios whitetailed deer hunters concluded the 20192020 hunting season by harvesting 184,465 deer, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr division of wildlife. Dnr emergency rule for 2017 deer hunting season an emergency rule signed today by the dnr, filed with the natural resources commission and the legislative services agency, states the following. If you harvest a deer, elk, moose, or other cervid in any other state, you can only bring back the following cervid parts into michigan. New rules are in place this year to prevent further spread of fatal chronic wasting disease among deer. There were thousands of deer collisions in the state of michigan in 2017, but whos responsible for picking up the carcasses. Your odds of hitting a deer in michigan doubles during mating season. Forums michigan hunting michigan whitetail deer hunting deer hunting regulations, proposals, and law debat this forum is where debate over current and future deer hunting rules and regulations belong. Yes, that probably does tell you that deer numbers are up. Date 09142017 this list contains some of the commonly encountered wildlife law violations.
The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. The fishing guide and hunting digests offer condensed collections of rules and regulations for your convenience. Dec 07, 2017 published on dec 7, 2017 this video is a compilation of footage i recorded this season while deer hunting in ogemaw county. Dnr deer check stations for this hunt will be located at.
Michigan dnr announces new bear hunting regulations hunt. Management guidance for dmu 487 michigan department of. Hunting is a timehonored tradition that calls enthusiasts of all ages to head for the woods and waters for the chance to track whitetail deer, elk, bear, turkey, grouse, waterfowl and other wildlife. Due to the covid19 pandemic and recent executive orders issued in michigan, we are encouraging hunters to hunt close to home. Deer hunting regulations, proposals, and law debat michigan. Antlerless deer can be harvested with a deer license, deer combination license or private land antlerless deer license for dmu 487 during this hunt. Deer mating season means higher risk for michigan drivers. West michigan hunters respond to new deer hunt regulations wwmt. Management guidance for dmu 487 michigan department. The michigan natural resources commission approved several changes in hunting regulations to curb the spread of chronic wasting disease in the state. From 2018 calhoun county had 1,017 traffic accidents involving deer in 2017.
Buy michigan hunting, fishing, snowmobile and orv licenses, permits and applications quickly and easily, and find information about regulations and other important updates about outdoor recreation in michigan. The state will also extend the deer hunting season in those counties, and place restrictions on deer carcass movements in the zone. Hunters may apply for one public land or one private land license. Michigan s hunting season typically opens in september or october. State bans baiting of deer in 16 counties to combat. If licenses remain after the drawing, they will be sold until the quota is met in each dmu beginning september 9 at 10 a.
The michigan department of natural resources requests this information each year to provide an index of the size of the upper peninsula. See the 2017 michigan hunting and trapping digest for details. Liberty hunt, early antlerless season kick off deer season in michigan. Seasons marked with an indicate the season dates are the same each year.
Prospects good for michigan s firearms deer season. Deer hunting regulations, proposals, and law debat. The archery deer hunting season has been extended until jan. Apr 15, 2020 yes, that probably does tell you that deer numbers are up. State adopts deer hunting rules to deal with chronic wasting disease. Among the new rules is an immediate ban on baiting and feeding deer in the 16county area of southern and central michigan identified as the cwd management zone. All rules and regulations for the archery season apply. The state of michigan has implemented an immediate ban on baiting and feeding of deer in 16 counties, called the cwd management zone, to try to slow the spread of chronic wasting disease or cwd. Dnr recommending deer regulation changes outdoornews. Ohios whitetailed deer hunting season is a success. The deer season is staggered between firearms and archery, with archery hunters starting first, to prevent a. The calendar tells us when hunting in michigan begins, but our instincts already know. State bans baiting of deer in 16 counties to combat chronic.
Dnr emergency rule for 2017 deer hunting season 12017. Nov 14, 2018 the deer kill increased in 2017 and the dnr says it should rise again this year. Check out a few of the most popular seasons and regulations here, and learn more with the georgia department of natural resources, wildlife resources division. Michigan dnr extends archery deer season in macomb. These new rifle cartridges may be used during the youth deer season, deer firearms season, special antlerless firearm season where open, and deer reduction season from november 16, 2019 through january 31, 2020 in deer reduction zones where local. Dec 14, 2017 michigan dnr extends archery deer season in macomb, oakland, wayne counties season extended until jan. Michigan dnr extends archery deer season in macomb, oakland. Deer hunting frequently asked questions 2017 deer hunting rulesseptember 22, 2017 1 what to know for 2017 season structure licenses and tags bonus antlerless tags crossbow regulations public and private lands tags tagging deer harvest registration transportation of deer chronic wasting disease management what to know for 2017. Michigans hunting season typically opens in september or october. License availability is limited by quotas established for each deer management unit dmu. Hunting, hunting news, michigan videos, whitetail deer, whitetail deer videos tags.
Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. With only approximately 225 deer hunters on our almost 52 square mile property, there is plenty of land to find a quiet place to enjoy your hunt without hearing anything but the wind blowing. Guide outdoors is your complete source for information on the great outdoors from sportsmans guide. Rifle cartridges that were allowed in previous years on public land for deer hunting are allowed on public land again this year during the deer firearms season, the reduction zone season in zones where. Michigan deerhunting regulation changes video outdoornews. Michigan dnr adds new rules to hunting season sports. It has taken years of quality deer management to get to this point. Ryan headed home the night before to prepare for opening day of michigan s firearm season. Marquette deer hunting season is just around the corner and with that, some hunting regulations, including apparel change. New rules to know for the upcoming deer hunting season. Opening day michigan firearm season self filmed 8pt youtube. Dec 12, 2017 dnr extends archery hunt in southeastern michigan bob gross, times herald published 2. Aug 25, 2017 taking the michigan holiday to miss a day of work.
Apr 02, 2019 plainwell, mi as deer hunters prepare for the opening day of firearm season on nov. State adopts deer hunting rules to deal with chronic. Forgetting a knife sharpener can have big ramifications. The one buck rule obr allows each hunter to kill one buck and one buck only regardless of season and weapon used.
Sitting between the food and the bedding area, he cut. Michigan sets new deerhunting rules to keep chronic wasting disease from spreading. Lansing wwjap michigan officials have approved a series of deer hunting regulations intended to slow the spread of chronic wasting disease. Michigan dnr to propose deer regulation changes outdoor. Ryan headed home the night before to prepare for opening day of michigans firearm season. Dnr extends archery hunt in southeastern michigan bob gross, times herald published 2. With some of the biggest whitetail bucks in the state, and plenty of hunting blinds. The final harvest total represents all deer taken during archery, gun, muzzleloader, and youth seasons. This extended archery deer season in macomb, oakland and wayne. Experienced hunters or rookies benefit from our whitetail deer hunting guides giving them the experience of a lifetime. Plainwell, mi as deer hunters prepare for the opening day of firearm season on nov. Deer hunting frequently asked questions 2017 deer hunting.
Whitetail deer hunting in michigan hopkins creek whitetails. The mackinac bridge authority counts the deer from opening day through december 2, 1999. What is the penalty for michigan dnr violations michigan. Licenses including a deer license, combination deer license or an antlerless deer license will be valid during the extended season. Metro detroit, mi wildlife officials have announced that hunters can bowhunt through the end of january in southeastern michigan. These new rifle cartridges may be used during the youth deer season, deer firearms season, special antlerless firearm season where open, and deer reduction season from november 16, 2019 through january 31, 2020 in deer reduction zones where local ordinances allow the use of a firearm. The department also predicts a bigger take in the northern lower peninsula. Michigan sets new deerhunting rules to keep chronic. The hiawatha sportsmans club owns and manages 35,000 acres to maximize hunting opportunities for our members. The deer kill increased in 2017 and the dnr says it should rise again this year. Ean green needs your help with michigan department of natural resources. Michigan dnr in 2014, the michigan natural resources commission and the michigan department of natural resources agreed to maintain deer regulations on a threeyear regulatory cycle to stabilize regulations, reduce public confusion and enhance communications. See page 6 of the michigan hunting and trapping digest.
Final deer count since 1957, the mackinac bridge authority has counted the number of deer taken south across the mackinac bridge during michigans firearm deer season. New dnr rules in place for 2014 deer hunt collin luty, 17, of milwaukee poses with a 9point buck he shot on the opening day of the 20 gun deer hunting season. Ban on baiting part of michigans new hunting rules to. All rules and regulations for firearm deer season apply. The michigan dnrs chad stewart talks deer hunting regulation changes that are in effect this fall. Sep, 2019 new rules to know for the upcoming deer hunting season. In addition, while most public land is currently open for local day use, camping is currently prohibited on all state land.
Fur harvester information includes muskrat, mink, raccoon, fox, bobcat, badger, fishermarten, beaver, otter, and coyote. The whitetail trophy hunting at hopkins creek whitetails ranch in michigan is every deer hunters dream. If the deer is antlered, for a first offense there is an additional 2 year suspension, and for a second offense and additional 7 year suspension. New importation rules apply this fall august 26, 2017 at 1. Published on dec 7, 2017 this video is a compilation of footage i recorded this season while deer hunting in ogemaw county. Michigan sets new deerhunting rules to keep chronic wasting. If you harvest a deer, elk, moose, or other cervid in any other state, you can only bring back the following. Michigan bear hunters will see the following changes beginning in the 2017 bear hunting season. The michigan department of natural resources requests this information each year to provide an index of the size of the upper peninsula deer herd and success of the firearm deer season. Tuberculosis surveillance in deer continues to be an important activity in this unit, with most animals tested coming voluntarily from hunter harvested deer. In all prosecutions for violation of the law for the. Oct 02, 2017 your odds of hitting a deer in michigan doubles during mating season. As for the hunters themselves, their numbers are decreasing due to demographic and other trends.
The dnr has closed or modified public access to many locations, activities and services to help prevent the spread of covid19. Rifle cartridges that were allowed in previous years on public land for deer hunting are allowed on public land again this year during the deer firearms season, the reduction zone. Apr 18, 2020 lansing wwjap michigan officials have approved a series of deer hunting regulations intended to slow the spread of chronic wasting disease. From a high of 785,000 deer hunters in 1998, the number of licenses sold for michigans firearm deerhunting season last year was down to 621,000 a nearly 21 percent decline. Dmu 487 is the core btb area where over 97 % of the btb positive deer in michigan have been found figure 1. This hunting gear list has all the hunting essentials that you need for a successful hunt. State adopts deer hunting rules to deal with chronic wasting. On march 9, the michigan natural resources commission nrc passed new regulations that apply to bear hunting. Aug 10, 2018 the state of michigan has implemented an immediate ban on baiting and feeding of deer in 16 counties, called the cwd management zone, to try to slow the spread of chronic wasting disease or cwd. Forums michigan hunting michigan whitetail deer hunting deer hunting regulations, proposals, and law debat straight wall rifle expiration may 12, 2017 discussion in deer hunting regulations, proposals, and law debat started by muddybootsgb, jan 23, 2017. The firearm deer period kicks off saturday and sunday with the liberty hunt for youth and disabled hunters.
The 2017 antlerless deer license quotas for each deer. West michigan hunters respond to new deer hunt regulations. The 2018 firearm deer hunting season is underway in michigan. Hunters were greeted with snow opening week, which began nov. The wildlife conservation order and fisheries orders contain full listings of regulations and legal descriptions, including the boundaries of management units for each species during their regular hunting or fishing seasons. Dnr pilot program extends bow hunting season in southeast michigan december 12, 2017 at 2. Aug 10, 2018 state adopts deer hunting rules to deal with chronic wasting disease.