Those who are issued an elk license are subject to an ineligibility period for future elk drawings.

• A person issued an antlerless-only elk license is ineligible to apply for, obtain or purchase an elk license for 10 years. For example, those issued an antlerless-only license in 2010 are ineligible from 2011 through 2020.



• A person issued an any-elk license, which allows the taking of a bull elk, is ineligible to apply for, obtain or purchase a future elk license for the remainder of his or her life.



• Ineligibility rules were changed in 2004. A person issued an any-elk license prior to 2004 is ineligible to apply for, obtain or purchase an elk license for 10 years. This ineligibility period does not apply to Pure Michigan Hunt winners.



• A person issued an antlerless-only elk license prior to 2004 is eligible to apply for an elk license.