Learn about the hunting and trapping opportunities available to you this month! Apply for licenses and freshen up on hunting regulations!



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August 2023 hunting and trapping opportunities

* Gear up for fall hunting in Michigan [ #link_1 ]
* Apply for reserved waterfowl hunts Aug. 1-28 [ #link_3 ]
* Check your fall turkey results Aug. 14 [ #link_4 ]
* Bear hunters: Baiting reminders [ #link_6 ]
* Bear hunt transfer deadline [ #link_7 ]
* Fur harvesting opportunities [ #link_8 ]
* Questions? Contact us [ #link_9 ]
* Get involved [ #link_2 ]

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Gear up for fall hunting in Michigan

Get ready for fall hunting seasons and check these things off your to-do list!


* Purchase your licenses online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses [ [link removed] ] or wherever DNR licenses are sold.
* Download the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app [ [link removed] ] to keep your licenses and hunting regulations at your fingertips.
* Scout a hunting spot [ [link removed] ].
* Review these important safety reminders [ [link removed] ].

More Michigan hunting information is available at Michigan.gov/Hunting [ [link removed] ].

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Apply for reserved waterfowl hunts Aug. 1-28

Apply for reserved waterfowl hunts through Aug. 28.

Reserved hunts will be held both mornings and afternoons of the Middle Zone waterfowl season opening weekend, Oct. 7-8, and the following weekend, Oct. 14-15, at Fish Point State Wildlife Area in Tuscola County and Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area in Bay County.

In the South Zone, reserved hunts will be held both mornings and afternoons of the opening weekend, Oct. 14-15, at the Harsens Island Unit of the St. Clair Flats State Wildlife Area, Pointe Mouillee State Game Area and Shiawassee River State Game Area. Reserved hunts also will be held both mornings and afternoons Oct. 21-22 at Harsens Island and Shiawassee River.

For more information about waterfowl hunting and the reserved waterfowl hunts, visit Michigan.gov/Waterfowl [ [link removed] ] or check out the 2023 Waterfowl Hunting Regulations Summary [ [link removed] ].

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Check your fall turkey results Aug. 14

Visit Michigan.gov/Turkey [ [link removed] ] Aug. 14 to check your drawing results.

Leftover fall turkey licenses:


* If you applied but were unsuccessful in the drawing, and you have a current base license, you may purchase a leftover turkey license online or from any license agent on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. EST*.*
* If you did not apply for a fall turkey license, you may purchase any limited-quota licenses that remain as of Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. EST if you have a current base license.

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Bear hunters: Baiting reminders

For many bear hunters, the baiting period will begin soon. If you are planning to hunt bear over bait, make sure you’re up to date on the season regulations before heading to the field.

The bear baiting period begins 31 days prior to the open season in the bear management unit where you are hunting, continuing through the end of the bear hunting season. Additional information on baiting regulations and hunting equipment can be found in the 2023 Black Bear Hunting Regulations Summary [ [link removed] ].

The 2023 Bear Hunting Regulations Summary can be picked up wherever licenses are sold or found online at Michigan.gov/Bear [ [link removed] ].

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Bear hunt transfer deadline

Hunters who are selected for a bear license may transfer their drawing success to an eligible person they know, or to an individual on the DNR hunt waiting list.

Transfer forms and additional information can be found at Michigan.gov/HuntTransfers [ [link removed] ].

The deadline to transfer a license is Sept. 1.

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Fur harvesting opportunities

2023 fur harvester licenses are valid May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024.

Residents with a fur harvester license who intend to harvest bobcat, otter, fisher or marten must request free kill tags for these species.


* Kill tags are available May 1 and through the last day of the trapping season for fisher, marten and otter.
* *Bobcat kill tags are available May 1 through Oct. 24.*

You can purchase your fur harvester license and request kill tags online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses [ [link removed] ] or anywhere DNR licenses are sold.

Find information on fur harvesting regulations, bag limits and seasons in the 2023 Furbearer Harvest Regulations Summary [ [link removed] ], available at Michigan.gov/Trapping [ [link removed] ].

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Questions? Contact us

Contact the DNR Wildlife Division <[email protected]> at 517-284-WILD (9453).

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Get involved


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Adopt-a-Game-Area and sponsor habitat projects on state lands. 




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Scout a spot at a state game area or other public hunting land near you.




NRC ► [ [link removed] ]

The Natural Resources Commission meets Aug. 10 in Grand Rapids.

 



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