2013 michigan antlerless deer hunting digest book

Antlerless deer taken on the youth and apprentice deer hunting weekend are in addition to an antlerless deer taken under the youth and apprentice antlerless deer regulation and on eithersex deer hunting days. Late doe season leftover combo tag michigan sportsman. Michigan dnr approves antlerless deer license quotas michigan department of natural. If you have not visited this site before, it is recommended that you first read. There are no antlerless permits being issued for state, county or federally managed land or commercial forest reserve land in the u.

Stay tuned for our statebystate breakdown for the 20 2014 deer hunting season. Privateland licenses, however, will decrease by about 25 percent, most significantly in southern michigan. Jul 17, 20 the 20 limited antlerless deer season will provide an opportunity for 1,150 residents and nonresidents to participate on the seven wmas or three state forests. Whats more, the september antlerless hunting season, which lasted five days last year, will be. Jul 03, 2018 forums michigan hunting michigan whitetail deer hunting whitetail deer management 2018 antlerless deer digest discussion in whitetail deer management started by roaddog, jul 3, 2018. Hunters may apply for one public land or one private land license. Michigan cuts antlerless permits michiana outdoors news. The michigan natural resources commission decided to allow more dmus in the upper peninsula and northern lower peninsula to offer antlerless hunting because of increased deer populations.

You may purchase as many antlerless permits as you want, but each county or county section has a limit on the number of antlerless permits you may fill. Dec 29, 20 here is some video footage of michigan deer hunting from late december 20 in sanilac county. The guide is a summary of indiana hunting regulations. Michigan antlerless deer digest cwd, firearms, hunting news, whitetail deer. Firearms antlerless deer hunting permit mdc hunting and fishing. Refer to the 2016 hunting and trapping digest and antlerless digest, which are available online and at dnr customer service centers and license agents, for a map of all deer management units dmus and other regulation details. With an estimated herd of 85,000 deer and relatively mild winters in recent years, hunters can expect great deer hunting this fall. Deer hunting land for lease in michigan outdoor life. Most regulations are subject to change by administrative rule. Nov 27, 2014 5 the holder of a valid private land antlerless deer license shall only take a deer from privately owned lands within the deer management unit specified on the private land antlerless deer license. Dnr releases 2016 michigan deer hunting prospects report. Michigan antlerless deer applications on sale now through august 15. Michigan antlerless deer hunting digest state of michigan. In the hunting digest it reads hunters must have the landowner permission.

Antlerless deer license applications on sale now through aug. 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. Last chance to purchase 20 bear and elk hunting applications may 29, 20 glen wunderlich the department of natural resources reminds hunters that the application period to purchase a bear or elk hunting application ends june 1. Tuesday marks the start of deer hunting season in michigan wwmt.

The calendar tells us when hunting in michigan begins, but our instincts already know. Harvest an antlerless deer in 20 to support michigan farmers. The natural resources commission adopted this regulation change at its august 20 meeting after the 20 hunting and trapping digest was printed, so the new ground blind placement date does not appear in the printed version of the digest. Page 40 of the 2019 hunting digest shows open dmus. Shortly after 8am a doe with a few button bucks came in and the doe presented a nice shot at. Hunters can save 40% with discounted privateland antlerless deer licenses. Provided by michigan dnr the michigan dnr has renamed two special deer hunts for hunters with disabilities and modified the rules for eligibility and the use of ground blinds. Michigan s late antlerless deer season begins monday. Welcome to the landing page for the hunting and trapping site. Dont miss your shot at a hunting prize package worth thousands, in addition to licenses for elk, bear, spring and fall turkey, antlerless deer and first pick at a managed waterfowl area for a reserved hunt. The digest also contains information on illinois public hunting areas, frequently. Louie stout is a hall of fame outdoors journalist who has worked as a senior writer for basssmaster and bass times magazines for two decades, and in 2005, was inducted into the national freshwater hall of fame as a legendary communicator. To have a digest of information delivered straight to your email inbox, visit.

Antlerless deer quotas have been reduced to about 494,000 licenses statewide, down from about 550,000 for 20. In reading through the hunting guide, they have introduced antler point restrictions for the up and dmu 487, which is a group of counties in the ne lower. Williams reveals detailed information specific to the michigan whitetail in the perfect book for any deer hunters library. Dmu 361 fremont deer management unit newaygo, oceana. New upper peninsula antlerless deer hunting regulations. State adopts deer hunting rules to deal with chronic wasting disease times herald august 10, 2018 the michigan natural resources commission has approved a set of regulations aimed at slowing the spread of chronic wasting disease, according to a news release from the state department of natural resources. There have been some significant changes made to deer hunting regulations for the 20 season, so hunters expecting to go. The private land antlerless deer license shall not be valid on publicly owned lands and lands open to hunting by the general public under the. Deer harvested by youth or apprentice hunters count against their daily and season bag limit.

Both state and federal laws prohibit discrimination on the. Changes abound in michigan deer hunting regulations. Take one buck from either area with 3 points on one side, and each point being at least 1 long using a standard. North carolina offers some excellent hunting opportunities. Dec 16, 2016 a valid privateland antlerless deer license is required for this season, which runs dec. Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons for from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020. More antlerless tags available for michigan deer hunters. Winners may purchase one elk, bear, antlerless deer, spring turkey, fall turkey and. Applications available for 20 antlerless deer season. Late antlerless deer season map for assistance call 5172849453.

Major changes in michigan deer hunting rules to limit chronic. Michigan antlerless deer hunting digest 2017 antlerless deer hunting digest 2017 antlerless deer hunting digest the michigan department of natural resources provides equal opportunities for michigan newspaper obituaries directory to help locate current and old michigan obituaries, funeral notices and death notices in michigan newspapers. 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. It is unlawful to hunt wildlife, except foxes, crows and coyotes, on sundays. Michigan dnr approves antlerless deer license quotas. Harvest an antlerless deer in 20 to support michigan. Illinois digest of hunting and trapping regulations. Some successful hunting trips are just a result of being in the right place at the right time. Two years ago, we did have quite a bit of hunting in september, but there were relatively few hunters participating in those hunts.

To purchase pure michigan hunt applications, visit elicense. Hunters eager to get a start on michigan s deer seasons will take to the woods this weekend, sept. Michigan antlerless deer application results now available. An additional 2,800 residents and nonresidents will be selected to hunt antlerless deer in the 10 counties that are restricted to antlerless deer hunting. If licenses remain after the drawing, they will be sold until the quota is. We interviewed biologists and deer managers from all 50 states to help you figure out what your falls mule deer, whitetail, and blacktail seasons will hold in store. Enter to win a prize package that includes licenses for spring and fall turkey, antlerless deer, bear, elk, and first pick at a managed waterfowl hunt area. The youth and 100 percent disabled veteran firearm deer hunting days, scheduled for sept.

All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Michigan hunting and trapping digest illinois digest of hunting and trapping regulations michigan antlerless deer hunting digest hunting and trapping hunting and trapping regulations handbook minnesota hunting and trapping regulations handbook trapping optical trapping british columbia trapping the bushcraft field guide. I guess everyone wants to make sure they have book 1. Michigan deer hunting lhr redemption muzzleloader doe. The maximum annual bag limit in a county or any legal combination of counties is three class n or nn antlerless deer. Sep 06, 20 michigan antlerless deer application results now available. It has proven to be one of the most useful tools ive purchased in recent years. Complete 201920 hunting and trapping digest division of fish. Last year hunters took a little more than 6,000 deer in september. For more information, see the 20 antlerless deer hunting digest. Antlerless whitetailed deer michigan department of natural. In michigan, hunting contributes to wildlife management and conservation, provides a positive family experience. The 2016 michigan antlerless deer digest has further rules and regulations for antlerless deer hunting.

Three lucky hunters will be selected for the 2020 pure michigan hunt pmh. Michigan doe applications are available details published. A valid privateland antlerless deer license is required for this season, which runs through jan. Jul 17, 2017 the michigan department of natural resources dnr reminds hunters that the application period for antlerless deer licenses runs now through aug. Read online antlerless deer hunting digest michigan. This book still sells as many copies, if not more, than any of the other books in the series. In the upper peninsula, licenses are available only in dmus 122, 055 and 155, and have been eliminated in other upper peninsula dmus due to the severe winter of 20 2014 and the resulting losses in the deer herd. A person may accompany no more than two apprentice hunters while hunting. About 554,000 antlerless deer licenses are available statewide for the 20 deer seasons, down from about 709,000 for 2012. Hunters can apply for a quotalimited license online or at any authorized license agent. A combination or firearm deer license can be used to harvest antlerless or antlered deer in dmu. You need information from us on hunting seasons and new.

A deer kill tag issued under the mentored youth license must be used to. Outdoor news history book, outdoor news clothing and more. The southeast saw a modest 4 percent decline, but the northeast and midwest experienced decreases of about 15 and 20 percent. Hunters may purchase their antlerless deer license only. Antlerless deer applications on sale now abc 10cw 5. Jul 16, 2015 antlerless deer license applications on sale through aug. Both state and federal laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion. Hunter education program hunter safety michigan has a long, rich tradition of hunting. A list of open deer management units and their hunting quotas will be published soon in the 2012 antlerless deer hunting digest. A base license is required for every resident and nonresident who hunts in michigan. This pdf includes bookmarks to popular sections and links from the table of contents. The holder of a valid private land antlerless deer license shall only take a deer from privately owned lands within the deer management unit specified on the private land antlerless deer license.

If you take them both in bow season, they can either be two does, one buck of any legal size and one doe, or two bucks with one having 4 or more points on one side. If you harvest a deer, elk, moose, or other cervid in. Overall, hunters took 110,591 deer in southern michigan, so in terms of the number of deer taken in the early antlerless season, it was never a huge percentage of the take. Here is some video footage of michigan deer hunting from late december 20 in sanilac county. Antlerless deer license applications on sale now through. The fact that this book was first published in 1994 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of licensed deer hunting in michigan might have something to do with that. Michigan antlerless deer hunting digest trapping general industry regulations and construction regulations 2016 optical trapping british columbia trapping the bushcraft field guide to. All hunters under age 17 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or an adult designated by their parent or guardian. The 201220 new hampshire hunting and trapping digest is out, featuring new hampshire hunting season dates, bag limits, check stations and lots more needtoknow information for the states hunters and trappers. After the drawing, all remaining licenses will be sold on a first come, firstserved basis. Southern missouri deer hunting 8 matching articles. Archery season was still in effect as well as the late antlerless firearm season. Antlerless season deer west virginia division of natural. Michigan antlerless deer digest archives outdoornews.

Michigan deer hunters may now place ground blinds on public land earlier. Antlerless deer permits are zonespecific and are valid for the. In regions that produce perennial tree fruit crops, antlerless deer harvest may function better as a compliment to, rather than a replacement for, the taking of younger male deer 1. More information on the dmus is available in the 2015 michigan antlerless deer digest online. Michigan late antlerless deer season begins monday outdoor. A digital version of the 201920 digest can be viewed on a variety of devices. A fee increase on specific whitetailed deer and wild turkey permits will take effect october 16, 2019. The quality deer management associations 2015 whitetail report indicates the total antlerless deer harvest in 37 prominent whitetail states decreased about 12 percent from 2003 through 20.

In southern michigan, they took 4,500 antlerless deer in the early season compared to about 17,000 taken during the. Results will be announced here on facebook via video stream at noon on january 24, 2020. If you plan to participate in the 20 whitetailed deer hunting. Getting started with hunting and trapping in illinois. Michigan deer hunters may now place ground blinds on. Bow, permit muzzleloader and permit shotgun deer seasons. It wasnt so long ago, back when i used to spend a week every november hunting deer in michigan s upper peninsula a time when there were deer to hunt in michigan s upper peninsula, that i would have scoffed at the notion of owning an atv for hunting purposes. If you lose a privateland antlerless deer license, contact a dnr customer service center on back of digest. Staff report a valid privateland antlerless deer license is required for this season, which runs through jan. Changes abound in michigans deer hunting regulations. Anyway, getting back to the 2012 antlerless deer hunting digest suddenly, the antlerless bag limit is down to a much more reasonable 10 per season in southern michigan. Other highlights of the new slate of seasons and bag limits included subdividing wmu 2g into two wmus, which are now recognized as wmus 2g and 2h they will be featured in the 20 2014 pennsylvania hunting and trapping digest.

Special antlerless deer seasons firearm antlerless deer hunts will take place in some lower peninsula dmus on the following dates. The department of natural resources will make approximately the same number of publicland antlerless deer licenses available to hunters this fall as last, after the natural resources commission approved antlerless license quotas at its meeting last week in lansing. A publicland antlerless deer license is required to hunt antlerless deer on commercial forest land. Antlerless deer license applications on sale through aug. Provided by michigan dnr the michigan dnr will make approximately the same number of publicland antlerless deer licenses available to hunters this fall as last. Deer densities are low in most areas and the timber thick but the lack of hunting pressure and vast amount of territory means some bucks do reach an older age and you can enjoy a wildernesslike hunting experience. In 20, 9,000 antlerless permits were issued in dmu 361. Michigan dnr approves antlerless deer license quotas outdoorhub. Michigan deer hunting december 20 late antlerless season. License availability is limited by quotas established for each deer management unit dmu. Please read any announcements at the top of this page. Michigan antlerless deer applications on sale now through. For hunting antlerless deer, the accompanying hunter needs a currentyear antlerless deer hunting license, but it does not have to be for the same dmu as the apprentice.

The michigan dnr reduced private land antlerless permits, but whether the cuts were enough to take the pressure off our sagging deer population remains to be seen. Doe ask a whitetailed deer hunter to describe their ideal quarry and the. Early antlerless firearm 1 per kill tag see antlerless deer digest sept. New deer hunting regulations in indiana 21 matching. The 20 deer season should be the best weve seen since 2007, when,339 deer were taken by hunters, said dan bergeron, deer project leader for the new hampshire fish and game department. Nonresidents must purchase a nonresident firearms any deer hunting permit or a nonresident managed deer hunting permit before buying this nonresident permit. It is designed as a service to hunters and is not intended to be a complete digest of all hunting and trapping regulations.

Michigans late antlerless deer season begins monday. An antlerless deer is decribed as any deer with spikes 3 or less in length. Michigan was once home to the world record 8pointer, killed in 2001 by vic bulliner in hillsdale county. Be familiar with new rules for deer hunting cbs detroit. If licenses remain after the drawing, they will be sold until the quota is met in each dmu beginning september 9 at 10 a.