DNR - 2009 Michigan Antlerless Deer Hunting

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2009 Michigan Antlerless Deer Hunting - more information

Tagging Option for Antlerless Deer Hunters
An antlerless deer hunter, with an unused license valid for an antlered deer and an unused antlerless license for the DMU in which they are hunting, may tag a male antlerless deer with an antlered deer license kill tag. A male antlerless deer, often called a " button buck ", means a deer with antlers where the longest antler extends less than three inches above the skull.

An Important Message about Bait
Hunters are prohibited from using bait for deer hunting in the Lower Peninsula. Bait also is prohibited in the Upper Peninsula during the special youth and 100% disabled veteran firearm deer hunting days in September. Check the 2009 Michigan Hunting and Trappping Guide or go to www.michigan.gov/dnr for a complete list of baiting regulations.

Turn in Your Deer Heads
We are asking that you turn in your deer's head at any DNR office for free tuberculosis testing if you take a deer in any season in the following counties: Alcona, Alpena, Iosco, Montmorency, Oscoda, Presque Isle, and Shiawassee.

Special Antlerless Deer Seasons

Early Firearm Antlerless Deer Season
Early firearm antlerless deer hunting season

Youth and 100% Disabled Veteran
Firearm Deer Hunting Days
    Youth Firearm Deer Hunting Days will take place Sept. 26-27, 2009, on all lands in Michigan.Youths 10-16 years of age with a firearm or combination license may take an antlered or antlerless deer during this special two-day season. Or they may take an antlerless deer with an antlerless license or a Deer Management Assistance (DMA) permit. Youths 10 and 11 are restricted to archery-only hunting. Youths 12 and 13 are restricted to firearm hunting only on private land and lands enrolled in the Commercial Forest program. A firearm, combination or antlerless license or DMA permit authorizing the youth to take a deer with a firearm, may be used if issued for the area/land upon which hunting. Archery and junior archery licenses are not valid during this season. All youth hunters are required to wear Hunter Orange. The youth must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age or older. An adult accompanying a youth firearm deer hunter cannot possess or carry a firearm or bow and arrow and does not need a deer hunting license. It is unlawful to use bait during this season. A veteran who has been determined to have a 100 percent disability or is rated as individually unemployable by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs may participate in this two-day season. Documentation from the Veterans Administration shall be in the possession of a veteran participating in this hunt.
    A veteran who has been determined to have a 100 percent disability or is rated as individually unemployable by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs may participate in this two-day season. Documentation from the Veterans Administration shall be in the possession of a veteran participating in this hunt.

Late Firearm Antlerless Deer Season
    Late-season antlerless deer hunt