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Dog Training

You may train dogs on wild animals only from July 8 through April 15. Exception: Michigan residents may train dogs on fox on state lands in Zone 3 under special permit. See the 2011 Michigan Bear Hunting Digest for dog/bear training restrictions.

See information on how to release dogs from traps or snares.
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