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2012 Limited-License Hunts

Hunt	Application Period	Drawing Results Posted Online
Spring Wild Turkey	January 1 - February 1	March 1
Elk	May 1 - June 1	June 25
Bear	May 1 - June 1	June 25
Fall Wild Turkey	July 1 - August 1	August 15
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 5
Reserved Waterfowl	August 1 - August 28	September 17
2012 Pure Michigan Hunt		January 30, 2012
2013 Pure Michigan Hunt	March 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012	January 2013
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. 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.