If youre looking for a new deer rifle whether it be for whitetail, blacktail or mule deer there are great choices for the 2017 season. Dnr releases 2017 michigan deer hunting forecast oceana. Wildlife biologists say it should be a productive firearms deer season in michigan. During 2017, deer could be harvested primarily during nine hunting seasons. Michigan issued 620,932 licenses to hunt deer in 2017, and an estimated 574,127 people went out in the field. Firearm season showed the largest gains, increasing total deer harvested by about 15. Founded in 1999, started as a collection of links to michigan related sites, and a series of manually edited blogs. Fur harvester information includes muskrat, mink, raccoon, fox, bobcat, badger, fishermarten, beaver, otter, and coyote. Hunters in 2017 harvested 24,594 deer in 2017 in southeast michigan, an increase from the 23,601 harvested in 2016. Michigan hunters killed almost 350,000 deer in 2016, about six deer for every 10 hunters, according to the michigan department of natural resources.
If licenses remain after the drawing, they will be sold until the quota is met in each dmu beginning september 9 at 10 a. New rules to know for the upcoming deer hunting season. Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for michigan hunting seasons do vary based on animal and seasons. Its the michigan 2017 deer archery season and the bucks are really starting to move. See success rate of deer hunters in your michigan county. The muzzleloader season accounted for 25,254 deer taken, while the late antlerless season accounted for 16,167 deer taken, of 7% and 5% of the total harvest, respectively. This is a group for michigan deer hunters to share their stories and pictures. Michigan dnr adds new rules to hunting season sports. Distribution of harvest among deer hunting seasons in michigan, 2017. Deer season opener, buck pole michigan out of doors t. A humbling experience discussion in michigan whitetail deer hunting started by wmu05, dec 7, 2017.
Though there are many other portions of deer season yet to open, things got underway on the 19th with two separate deer season events. The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Due to the covid19 pandemic and recent executive orders issued in michigan, we are encouraging hunters to hunt close to home. A tradition for many families, hunting is an exciting escape into nature. For more information on obtaining licenses, permits and regulations, visit the michigan department of natural resources website. 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. License availability is limited by quotas established for each deer management unit dmu. Extra firearm deer hunting season scheduled in alpena county. Seasons marked with an indicate the season dates are the same each year. Michigan s archery season is open until the day before gun season starts november 14. Its the opening day of the firearms deer season in michigan and there. Intermingling with those dates is firearms with a statewide season of november 15th30th. What weather michigan deer hunters can expect when firearm. What weather michigan deer hunters can expect when firearm season opens.
Dnr pilot program extends bow hunting season in southeast michigan december 12, 2017 at 2. The slp remained the primary region for harvest, with 188,507 total deer harvested. Participants must have a deer, deer combo or an antlerless deer license. It has taken years of quality deer management to get to this point. Forums michigan hunting michigan whitetail deer hunting deer season 2017. A survey of deer hunters was conducted following the 2017 hunting seasons to estimate hunter participation, harvest, and hunting effort. This is a 3 part video series capturing my michigan gun hunts. Deer and elk specialist chad stewart says the purpose is to better align the harvest ratios of antlered and antlerless deer in the area. A total of 376,365 deer were harvested in michigan in 2017, up 10. 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. Michigan whitetail pursuit team members tabby and chris harvest 2 michigan whitetail bucks during the early parts of michigan s 2017 firearm season. The state sold 946,107 licenses, down from 955,598 in 2016, and issued 1. Michigan whitetail deer hunting michigan sportsman. See page 6 of the michigan hunting and trapping digest.
According to the state, close to 50 percent of hunters harvested a deer in 2017. Public hunting land in ingham, eaton, clinton, shiawassee, ionia, gratiot. We have a new hunter at deer camp this season and we couldnt be happier with the success that was. Blog content, fishing, how tos, ice fishing, jason revermann. Deer season shows improvement november 24, 2017 michigan. Michigans best and worst places for deer hunting, based. Michigan hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Hunters may apply for one public land or one private land license. 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. Here are some of the best deer hunting rifles 2017. Department of natural resources season information. The calendar tells us when hunting in michigan begins, but our instincts already know. Dnr pilot program extends bow hunting season in southeast. The state sold 946,107 licenses, down from 955,598 in 2016, and.
In this weeks episode we transition to the michigan gun hunting season 2017. The michigan department of natural resources recently finalized its 2017 michigan deer hunting forecast report, which contains information about deer hunting across michigan. My wife has been in pursuit of her first buck for multiple. Antlered deer had antlers at least 3 inches in length. The statewide archery seasons will be from october 1st through november 14th followed by december 1st through january 1st.
Michigan s 2017 deer season is already under way, with archers out since oct. Deer hunting regulations, proposals, and law debat. Dmu 487 is the core btb area where over 97 % of the btb positive deer in michigan have been found figure 1. Management guidance for dmu 487 michigan department. Hunters were greeted with snow opening week, which began nov. Michigan deer hunters claim bragging rights on opening day of firearm season updated jan 29, 2019.
Michigans 2017 deer season is already under way, with archers out since oct. Strange deer behavior reported in western upper peninsula and likely happening in other heavy snow areas as the white stuff is more like wet gooey cement. Deer season shows improvement november 24, 2017 michigan, escanaba daily press the devastating winters of 2014 and 201415 took a toll on the vast upper peninsula up whitetail deer population. Next on the itinerary for deer season is archery season.
Deer survey shows increased sightings, success in michigan. 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. Management of michigan s deer herd is essential to maximize its positive and minimize its negative effects on social, biological, ecological, and economic values. Photo courtesy of michigan department of natural resources about 574,000 people hunted deer in michigan in 2017, and about half of those hunters killed at least one deer, according to the. Hunter numbers continue decline in michigan the times herald. Your odds of hitting a deer in michigan doubles during mating season detroit free press published 9. Check out these rifles featured recently in our 2017 gear issue magazine editions.
Michigan deer hunters claim bragging rights on opening day. Liberty, archery, regular firearm, muzzleloader, early antlerless, late antlerless. 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. 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. Deer season opener sees hunters hitting the woods, fields today in michigan. Deer season opener sees hunters hitting the woods, fields. Posted nov 15, 2018 opening day for 2018 regular firearm deer season throughout michigan. 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.
Dnr releases 2017 michigan deer hunting forecast oceanas. 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. Here are the stories behind three of michigan s best gun kills from 2017. Upper peninsula deer hunters saw and shot more deer during the 2017 firearms deer season than the year before, according to last falls upper peninsula deer camp survey compiled by dnr wildlife biologist dave jentoft. Opening day big buck michigan deer hunting 2017 youtube. If you harvest a deer, elk, moose, or other cervid in any other state, you can only bring back the following. The 2018 firearm deer hunting season is underway in michigan.