DNR - 2009 Application and Drawing Dates

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2010 Limited-Access Hunts

Hunt	Application Period	Drawing Results Posted Online
Spring Wild Turkey	January 1 - February 1	March 1
Bear	May 1 - June 1	June 28
Elk	May 1 - June 1	June 22
Fall Wild Turkey	July 1 - August 1	August 16
Antlerless Deer	July 15 - August 15 Hunters may apply for one public land OR one private land license. If licenses remain after the drawing, they will be sold until the quota is met in each DMU. Note: In some DMUs, private land antlerless deer licenses can only be purchased over the counter (without application) beginning September 10 at 10 a.m.	September 1
Reserved Waterfowl	August 1 - August 28	September 20
2010 Pure Michigan Hunt	July 27, 2009 - December 31, 2009	Hunters contacted January 2010
2011 Pure Michigan Hunt	March 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010	Hunters contacted January 2011
Special Deer Hunts	Application procedures vary by hunt. Click link at left for detailed information on each available hunt

*Drawing results are posted online only. As a cost saving measure, applicants are no longer notified by mail.

Important Reminders for Hunt Applicants

It is your responsibility to apply correctly. Obtain a legible receipt when you purchase your application. Verify ALL receipt information at the time of purchase, including your ID and hunt selection. Retain receipt as proof of application.
Review the species hunting guide carefully before applying. Complete the worksheet in the guide; you will need this information to apply.
Printed hunting guides may be obtained at any license agent or DNR Operations Service Center.
For application assistance, contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-373-1263.


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