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Antler Restriction Regulations

The table below shows the antler restrictions required with specific deer licenses by area or Deer Management Unit (DMU). See map of DMU boundaries. New in 2011: Beaver Island (DMU 115) is now subject to antler point restrictions as noted below.

Exceptions: If you are going to hunt deer in the Upper Peninsula or DMU 487, also see Upper Peninsula and DMU 487 Buck Hunting Regulations.

License 1 antler at least 3" long 2 legal points on one side* 3 legal points on one side* 4 legal points on one side*
Regular combination deer license Lower Peninsula except DMUs 045, 115 & 487 DMU 245 Upper Peninsula and DMUs 045, 115 & 487  
Restricted combination deer license       Statewide
Firearm deer license Statewide except DMUs 045, 115, 117, 122, 135 & 245 DMUs 117, 135 & 245 DMUs 045, 115 & 122  
Archery deer license Statewide except DMUs 045, 115, 117, 122, 135 & 245 DMUs 117, 135 & 245 DMUs 045, 115 & 122  

*A legal antler point must be at least one inch long.


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