John ended up going to kansas in 2016 without seeing the michigan monster while bowhunting. Breaking down michigans whitetailed deer hunting seasons by the. 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. Hunting kalkaska county michigan, rifle used remington 700 3006 bolt action with 3x9x40 scope, food plot with bucks and beards scents clover, white clover. The bow and arrow deer season also was extended to oct. New upper peninsula antlerless deer hunting regulations for. Get the 20142015 bow, muzzleloader, firearm, and youth hunting season dates for hunting whitetailed deer. Visit our main hunting page for general information.
It also will be open for youth waterfowl weekend, feb. See page 6 of the michigan hunting and trapping digest. In michigan, looking for deer in all the wrong places. The season limit is one antlered deer for all portions of the firearms deer season. Michigan dnr extends archery deer season in macomb, oakland. Oct 02, 2017 your odds of hitting a deer in michigan doubles during mating season. The deer hunting season that gives you the best opportunity at harvesting a trophy whitetail deer. Michigan dnr extends archery deer season in macomb. Nov, 2015 michigan s firearm deer season will start with some very abnormal weather.
For the 2019 season, the commissions rules continued a ban on baiting and feeding the animals. Lansing, mi with michigans archery deer season in full swing and firearm season set to begin nov. Dnr extended deer season in metro detroit lets archery. On november 11th my neighbors had tracked a buck right through my sanctuary and into the travel corridor, which is the deer funnel where i killed the number one buck in michigan last year in the.
Michigan wildlife policymakers dont plan to cancel this years deer season in the upper peninsula. New upper peninsula antlerless deer hunting regulations. Understanding the feeding habits of these late season deer is the key to hunting them effectively. Due to the covid19 pandemic and recent executive orders issued in michigan, we are encouraging hunters to hunt close to home. The michigan natural resources commission sets the rules for deer baiting and feeding in michigan. Deer mating season means higher risk for michigan drivers. A deer hunting license must be purchased to hunt deer. Management of michigan s deer herd is essential to maximize its positive and minimize its negative effects on social, biological, ecological, and economic values. Brian thompson october 26, 2015 lansing, mi with michigan s archery deer season in full swing and firearm season set to begin nov. After firearm season opened, the only bucks blugerman saw were yearlings.
Breaking down michigans whitetailed deer hunting seasons. Dnr reminds deer hunters of license structure archive of. While we could hunt the entire deer hunting season, we choose to focus on just one. While we are the lead agency for deer management, collaboration with federal and state agencies and tribal governments, as well as private landowners, hunters, and other partners. Season dates and bag limits ohio department of natural. A valid indiana deer hunting license see page 27 of hunting guide for license types, resident youth hunttrap, or comprehensive lifetime hunting license is required to hunt. Ohio and federal hunting laws are presented in a summarized form. Dec 09, 20 as we turn the calendar to december it is hard for me to believe that weve already put 23rds of the michigan deer season in the books. Early archery season results hunting whitetail deer in michigan. Your odds of hitting a deer in michigan doubles during mating season. A hunting license only covers small game species like rabbit, squirrel, red fox, grey fox, coyote, etc.
The firearms license can only be used during firearms season. Aug 05, 2015 changes involving antlerless deer hunting for archers will be in effect during the 2015 2016 hunting season in the upper peninsula, after a recent decision by the michigan natural resources. Michigan hunting seasons michigan whitetail properties. A full list of season dates, bag limits, and legal equipment can be found on the deerhunting question and answers page. See season dates in the michigan bear hunting digest cottontail rabbit and snowshoe hare. Michiganders rank high nationally for deer related insurance claims. An antlerpoint restriction applies in some counties. For the 2019 season, the commissions rules continued a ban on. Understanding the feeding habits of these late season deer is. Michigans deerhunting tradition spans back more than 100 years. During 2015, deer could be harvested primarily during the following hunting seasons.
I learned that and much more from the quality deer management associations 2020 whitetail report. For more information on obtaining licenses, permits and regulations, visit the michigan department of natural resources website. Thoughts on deer harvests and data collection midwest. Participation in bowhunting season increased 1% compared to 2015 while the. Michigan firearm deer season starts with bizarre weather. May 07, 2015 michigan panel decides not to halt upper peninsula deer hunt. John hatt from paw paw poses with his 12point van buren county typical. Changes involving antlerless deer hunting for archers will be in effect during the 20152016 hunting season in the upper peninsula, after a recent decision by the michigan natural resources. Deer hunting season illinois archery season illinois. But, ironically, the harvest data is trending back toward more primitive means.
We each shot a deer last year just not when we were together i unfortunately am not good enough with my bow to hunt with it yet. 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. No anterless deer may be harvested in the upper peninsula for the 20152016 bow hunting season. Fur harvester information includes muskrat, mink, raccoon, fox, bobcat, badger, fishermarten, beaver, otter, and coyote. Single deer license, valid throughout archery, firearm and muzzleloader seasons. Whitetail weekly, december bow hunting michigan sportsman. Breaking down michigans whitetailed deer hunting seasons by. The muzzleloader only gun season, which also lasts for 4 days and takes place around the 10th of december. This is a group for michigan deer hunters to share their stories and pictures. Today, most deer are bagged with lead, not broadheads. Fall deer bow hunt in upper peninsula restricted this fall to.
The late season is tough and most hunters get discouraged when they realize this, and then they give up before it actually gets good. I wear a small fanny pack with limb cutters, saw, and markers to mark trees i want to bow hunt from next deer season and entrance and exit routes for me to use. Updates will include hunting regulation changes such as bag limits and seasons, and general hunting information that affects deer hunters. The first five days, at least, will be much warmer than normal.
New chronic wasting disease cwd regulations 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. By the time the deer was in position for a shot, joe was so excited that he missed. For land to safely and legally hunt on within season, michigan whitetail properties offers hunting properties all across michigan. Archery hunting for antlered and antlerless deer is legal during muzzleloader deer season subject to all archery deer hunting regulations. The mixed hardwood forests and open areas created an ideal habitat mix.
Many folks head north during deer season to hunt on open public lands. Michigan considers closing 2015 deer season realtree camo. Dec 14, 2017 the archery deer hunting season has been extended until jan. Late antlerless deer season map for assistance call 5172849453. Please take us through your multiyear quest for that deer. For details on adjustments to dnr services, visit this webpage. A bow hunter may take small game at any time the small game season is open, except the first three days of buck season in counties having a buck season. With this said, here is everything you need to know about michigan hunting seasons this year. By 1948, almost 10,000 people purchased an archery deer license and 67 of michigans 83 counties were open to archery deer hunting. Deer hunting season illinois archery season illinois gun.
Late spring and summer is fawning season, learning this information of whitetailed deer fawns could possibly make you a savior to some fawns, give you the ability to educate others, or even increase your own hunting success. If youre the light heartened, save yourself the heart break and skip to the good. Dnr reminds deer hunters of license structure posted by. Hunters still seeking to take deer this season can plan to bowhunt through the end of january in southeastern michigan.
Crossbows are lawful for any person during the archeryonly open season except in collin, dallas, grayson, and rockwall counties, where no person may use a crossbow to hunt deer during the archeryonly open season unless the person has an upperlimb disability and has in immediate possession a physicians statement that certifies the extent. If you want to take additional antlered deer, you must hunt on an archers hunting permit during the archery deer season or in a managed hunt where antlered deer can be taken. Michigan panel decides not to halt upper peninsula deer hunt. Jun 11, 2015 fall deer bow hunt in upper peninsula restricted this fall to boost numbers. Michigan natural resources commission bans archery anterless. Prior to settlement in the 1800s, southern michigan was home to a thriving population of whitetails. Fall deer bow hunt in upper peninsula restricted this fall to boost numbers. While im on the move i find deer trails, rubs, scrapes, bedding areas, droppings, and browsed plants. The disease first was discovered in michigan in a freeranging deer in may 2015, according to a dnr news release. View a calendar listing the upcoming and ongoing dates for each hunting and trapping season in iowa. Normal high temperatures now are in the 30s and 40s. Published on nov 1, 2015 antler geek tony hansen is bowhunting deer in michigan and hes using the october lull to help him find mature bucks. I bought a muzzleloader this year, so i hope to shoot a deer during blackpowder season also. Michigans archery season is open until the day before gun season starts november 14.
Firearm deer hunting season a mixed bag in the upper peninsula michigan department of natural resources. Michigan hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Lighted pins, sight magnification, overdraw rests, and devices that allow a bow to be locked at full or partial draw are lawful during any season when lawful archery equipment may be used. He then put a can call into action, and the buck eventually worked its way to within bow range.
This extended archery deer season in macomb, oakland and wayne counties an urban deer management zone is available through the third and final year of a department of natural resources pilot program announced in december 2017. It should be a decent year for deer hunting in michigan, according to a 2018 forecast. Extended archery urban deer management zone of macomb, oakland and wayne. Autumn is a great time to enjoy the outdoors in michigan and bow hunting.
Dec 19, 2019 the michigan natural resources commission sets the rules for deer baiting and feeding in michigan. Seasons, dates and bag limits do not apply to wildlife management areas. Deer hunting in iowa the return of the whitetailed deer as a major game species in iowa is a tribute to good landowner attitude and progressive management, research and enforcement programs. An emergency rule has been filed to include michigan because chronic wasting disease cwd was detected in a wild, freeranging deer after washington s hunting rules were adopted and the hunting regulations were published. As michigans 2016 firearms deer season unfolds and hunters flock to their local camps and favorite watering holes, here is a little ammo you can use in those conversations straight from the dnrs own 2015 deer hunter survey. Liberty, archery, regular firearm, muzzleloader, early. Michigan bow hunters constantly strives to improve regulations for all hunting archers while at the same time always being on the alert for legislation which would not serve in the best interest of bow hunters. For information on the states response, visit the department of health website. Get the 2014 2015 bow, muzzleloader, firearm, and youth hunting season dates for hunting whitetailed deer. Due to the availability, in michigan, bow hunting holds a special place and it has a specific season as well.
Can i use my firearms license during muzzleloader season. The calendar tells us when hunting in michigan begins, but our instincts already know. Michigans archery deer season now open statewide outdoorhub. As we turn the calendar to december it is hard for me to believe that weve already put 23rds of the michigan deer season in the books.
Likewise, responsibility for the future of deer in iowa depends upon the cooperation of hunters and landowners, preservation of critical timber habitat. Nov 27, 2018 the whitetail was going away from joe when he saw it at a distance of 100 yards. Michigans firearm deer season will start with some very abnormal weather. Ballard wma will reopen for waterfowl hunting on wednesday, jan. By the late season, you are hunting an entirely different animal. Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for michigan hunting seasons do vary based on animal and seasons. Bow shooters kick off deer season saturday brownsville. 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. The archery deer hunting season has been extended until jan. The deer bow hunting season approximately starts from 1 st october to 14 th november. The michigan house approved legislation to let hunters bait deer during hunting season tuesday although the proposal likely wont impact the current bans in place this year.
In 2015, 93% of michigan hunters obtained a deer license. Many whitetail deer hunters experience a decline in deer sightings as the. Learn more about new hunting rules for 20192020, including changes to deer hunting regulations. Nov 01, 2019 archery and crossbows are lawful for nonprotected nongame animals. Participation in bow hunting season increased 1% compared to 2015 while the. In 2006, over 300,000 hunters participated in the archery deer season and harvested 125,000 deer. 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 has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. Several consecutive years of harsh winter conditions have now taken place, prompting the recent dnr consideration of closing the u. Nov 11, 2015 in michigan, looking for deer in all the wrong places. A full list of season dates, bag limits, and legal equipment can be found on the deer hunting question and answers page. Season dates and bag limits for waterfowl and other migratory birds. Statewide, there were 319,849 archery hunters and 541,874 firearms hunters in michigan in 2015. The deer hunting season that gives you the best opportunity at harvesting a trophy whitetail deer, the first illinois gun season.
Emails will be sent periodically, more frequently in the weeks leading up to bow, crossbow, and firearm deer seasons. This early archery deer season brings the michigan gone wild crew to their usual hunting ground in the pigeon river state forest located in. Some areas of the upper peninsula had more than 40 inches of snow on the november 15 gun season opener, and the winter dragged on long and brutal. Processors making big bucks this deer season michigan news. Here are some thoughts on deer harvests and data collection.
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