According to the state, close to 50 percent of hunters harvested a deer in 2017. See season dates in the michigan bear hunting digest. Michigan sets new deerhunting rules to keep chronic. Indiana has something like urban deer management zones that are open to hunting sept. Everything you need to plan your hunting trips, from maps to regulations and beyond. Click on the location of where you want to hunt to see a quick list of the basic season structure and tag level information for that location. Michigan dnr monitors waterfowl populations from the sky. With some of the biggest whitetail bucks in the state, and plenty of hunting blinds. Selected hunters are randomly assigned to specific hunting areas and hunt time period, ranging from august through january.
Terrain consists of heavily forested low mountains, rugged hills. Jan 19, 2019 because this family decided to bring their deer to a dnr deer check station, state wildlife managers were able to gain important information about chronic wasting disease in mid michigan, said. Hunters in the new zones also are being encouraged not to use bait, so as not to. Beginning in 2018, the michigan department of natural resources will initiate a pilot program for an extended archery season in macomb, oakland and wayne counties, known as the urban deer management zone. Waterfowl hunting regulations, dates and bag limits are in the 2017 2018. Its illegal to hunt, shoot at, or kill a deer or to shoot at any deer from within, into, upon, or across any public road. New rules to know for the upcoming deer hunting season micah walker, detroit free press published 2. Aug 31, 2017 the areas of the former saginaw and tuscola county goose management units now have the same season dates as the south zone. Kellan buddy september 22, 2017 marquette deer hunting season is just around the corner and with that, some hunting regulations, including apparel change. Nov 21, 2017 2017 michigan deer hunting jaylen fleming. Your reward of patiently waiting in a tree stand or hunting blind is the satisfaction of taking responsibility for your own food, or finally bagging that trophy buck.
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. Fur harvester information includes muskrat, mink, raccoon, fox, bobcat, badger, fishermarten, beaver, otter, and coyote. Marlin makes a ton of other lever action great deer rifles such as the m444, the. State law indiana code 142228 allows some additional rifle cartridges to be used on private land during the deer firearms season. Michigans best and worst places for deer hunting, based on 2017. Only the eithersex deer tag will be valid in zones 2 and 4b. Deer season opener, buck pole michigan out of doors t.
Dec 08, 2014 and, the late firearm antlerless deer season is a different kettle of fish altogether. The department of natural resources has received numerous questions regarding recent legislation that legalizes certain rifles for deer hunting beginning in november of 2017. Numbers for total deer harvested by county for 2017 2018 will not be available until the final deer harvest. See page 6 of the michigan hunting and trapping digest. Deer hunting frequently asked questions 2017 deer hunting. 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. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Cwd management zone the cwd management zone includes counties within 10 miles of confirmed cwd detections. It has taken years of quality deer management to get to th. Deer management units for the 20192020 deer hunting season. Your odds of hitting a deer in michigan doubles during mating season detroit free press published 9. State bans baiting of deer in 16 counties to combat. What guns meet the new limited firearm deer zone season.
Muzzleoading season in zone 2 northern lower peninsula runs from dec. Special regulations apply within these counties, including. From 2015 to 2016, four deer in dewitt, eagle and watertown townships tested positive. Hunter orange a must for michigan abc 10cw 5 wbupwbkp. Elk hunting is restricted by a lottery permit system. Michigan dnr announces new urban deer management zone. Whitetail deer hunting in michigan hopkins creek whitetails. Numbers for total deer harvested by county for 20172018 will not be available until the final deer harvest. Michigans 2017 deer season is already under way, with archers out. The deer reduction zones corridors for the 201920 deer reduction zone season sept. Deer hunting california department of fish and wildlife. Zones 2, 4b restriction antlerless only tag not valid in deer management zones 2 and 4b. To use a crossbow during the archery season, an individual must have a crossbow license, deer license bundle, bonus antlerless, resident youth hunttrap, lifetime.
Michigan natural resources commission has approved new deerhunting regulations to help curb chronic wasting disease from spreading, michigan department of. Its been an interesting deer season thus far, no doubt. Michigans hunting season typically opens in september or october. The state will also extend the deer hunting season in those counties, and place restrictions on deer carcass movements in the zone. Gratiot, isabella counties take top spot in deer hunting. Beginning with the 20152016 season every purchaser of a deer tag s must report their harvest, even if they were unsuccessful, or if they did not hunt. New rules to know for the upcoming deer hunting season. In the 2016 survey, 157,028 ducks, 33,468 geese and 5,896 swans were observed.
Weather puts deer harvest season in deep freeze chicago. Michigan dnr announces new urban deer management zone in. This video is a compilation of footage i recorded this season while deer hunting in ogemaw county. Michigan dnr adds new rules to hunting season sports. The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Aug, 2018 michigan natural resources commission has approved new deer hunting regulations to help curb chronic wasting disease from spreading, michigan department of natural resources said. For most nonwaterfowl hunting and trapping, michigan is divided into hunting and trapping zones 1, 2, and 3.
The areas of the former saginaw and tuscola county goose management units now have the same season dates as the south zone. Deer taken during controlled hunts or during the holiday antlerless deer gun season do not count toward the combined season limit. Access zones, hunt units and public hunting land maps for all species and seasons plus free gps tools. Sep, 2019 new rules to know for the upcoming deer hunting season micah walker, detroit free press published 2. Chronic wasting disease threatens michigan deer herd. Plainwell, mi as deer hunters prepare for the opening day of firearm season on nov. 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. During the michigan muzzleloader hunting season in december, muzzleloading deer hunters can carry afield and use only a crossbow except in the upper peninsula or a muzzleloading rifle, a muzzleloading shotgun, or a black powder handgun loaded with black powder or a commercially manufactured black powder substitute.
Hunters may apply for one public land or one private land license. Seasons marked with an indicate the season dates are the same each year. Sep 14, 2018 a report from the michigan department of natural resources reported that several mid michigan counties lead the state in deer hunting. 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. A straightstocked gun with a 10shot tubular magazine, these guns just ooze old west styling or new michigan deer hunting. Actual legal hunting hours for bear, deer, fall wild turkey, furbearer, and small game for time zone a are shown in. License availability is limited by quotas established for each deer management unit dmu. Gratiot, isabella counties take top spot in deer hunting in 2017. 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 dividing line between the northern rifle deer hunting zone and the southern shotgun zone is as follows. For successful hunters, the report must be made within 30 days of harvesting a deer or by january 31, whichever date is first. Wisconsin deer hunting regulations wi dnr wisconsin.
Hunters were greeted with snow opening week, which began nov. Jan 12, 2018 there were 119,477 deer harvested in 2016 2017 and 123,664 during the 20152016 season. Although early reports showed the northern zone harvest up about 10 percent through early october, when the rut was supposed to kick in a bit later, hunters in the northern and southern zones were reporting a lull in buck activity. Sep 16, 2017 2017 2018 michigan hunting seasons a tradition for many families, hunting is an exciting escape into nature. Waterfowl hunting regulations, dates and bag limits are in the 20172018. Under the new regulation, a hunter in the cwd management zone can use the restricted tag. Starting at a point on the lake michigan shoreline directly west of m46, then easterly to m46, then easterly along m46 to us1 at cedar springs, southerly on us1 to m57, easterly on m57 to montcalm road on the kentmontcalm. Its the opening day of the firearms deer season in michigan and there are. Michigan hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. This program will extend the archery season until jan.
Dec, 2017 beginning in 2018, the michigan department of natural resources will initiate a pilot program for an extended archery season in macomb, oakland and wayne counties, known as the urban deer management zone. Changes to michigan firearm laws for deer hunting explained. The calendar tells us when hunting in michigan begins, but our instincts already know. A farmland zone 2 antlerless tag is valid within the metro subunit of the dmu. Deer mating season means higher risk for michigan drivers.
State bans baiting of deer in 16 counties to combat chronic. Michigan hunting zones, units, seasons and more onx. It cannot be used in a metro subunit outside the dmu for which it is valid. Private land permission signed written consent of the landowner on official forms for current season must be carried while hunting. Because this family decided to bring their deer to a dnr deer check station, state wildlife managers were able to gain important information about chronic wasting disease in midmichigan, said.
Michigan s hunting season typically opens in september or october. There were 119,477 deer harvested in 20162017 and 123,664 during the 20152016 season. A report from the michigan department of natural resources reported that several midmichigan counties lead the state in deer hunting. Deer hunting frequently asked questions 2017 deer hunting rulesseptember 22, 2017 4 q. The deer season is staggered between firearms and archery, with archery hunters starting first, to prevent a sudden influx of. The whitetail trophy hunting at hopkins creek whitetails ranch in michigan is every deer hunters dream. Hunter numbers continue decline in michigan the times herald. Michigan muzzleloader hunting season knight rifles. If in doubt about hunting zone boundaries, check the maps. The 2018 firearm deer hunting season is underway in michigan. Gun deer license legal firearm, bow or crossbow during a firearm season only.
Dnr proposes extended deer season for metro detroit. The opportunity to hunt and harvest game is abundant to all and with various seasons spanning throughout the year, the opportunity to get lost in a sportsmans paradise is always. Antlerpoint restrictions protect a large proportion of yearling males, deer most likely to spread cwd to new areas because of their longer dispersal distances. Chronic wasting disease containment zone expands to kent. Dec 07, 2017 this video is a compilation of footage i recorded this season while deer hunting in ogemaw county. Five dmus are not included in this ranking, all small areas that drew less than 1,000 hunters. Areas west of i55 and north of i20 plus areas south of i20 and west of u. Apr 02, 2019 plainwell, mi as deer hunters prepare for the opening day of firearm season on nov.
Michigan sets new deerhunting rules to keep chronic wasting. And, the late firearm antlerless deer season is a different kettle of fish altogether. Goose observations increased in 2017, while duck observations were down about 5 percent and swan observations down percent. Late season may be the great season for deer hunters. Weather puts deer harvest season in deep freeze chicago tribune. Oct 02, 2017 your odds of hitting a deer in michigan doubles during mating season detroit free press published 9. Hunters must possess appropriate license tags, firearms license or combination license tags to take an antlered buck, or antlerless deer licenses to take antlerless deer. All rules and regulations for the archery season apply. The results came from the dnrs 2017 deer hunting survey. Use the zoom tool or mouse wheel to zoom in on the area of the map you are interested in. Refer to the deer hunting regulations in the code of massachusetts regulations, 321 cmr 3. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded.
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