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Antlerless deer drawing system
What is the Upper Peninsula antlerless deer hunting access permit?
In the Upper Peninsula, antlerless deer harvest is restricted in DMUs 351 and 352. DMU 351 has no antlerless deer hunting access permits available for the 2024 hunting season. Universal antlerless deer licenses are not valid in DMU 351. To hunt antlerless deer in DMU 352, you are required to have an antlerless deer hunting access permit for DMU 352 AND a universal antlerless deer license. One antlerless deer hunting access permit for DMU 352 plus one universal antlerless deer license is required for each deer harvested.
Exception: A single deer license or deer combo license can be used to take an antlerless deer during the early archery season and during the late archery season through Dec. 10. An Upper Peninsula antlerless deer hunting access permit is not required.
How does the antlerless deer hunting access permit drawing system work?
A limited number of Upper Peninsula antlerless deer hunting access permits will be available by drawing. Hunters are selected for an antlerless deer hunting access permit using a random drawing system. In the access permit drawing, Michigan residents and nonresidents are equally eligible for selection and license purchase.
When is the application period for the 2024 antlerless deer hunting access permit drawing?
The application period is July 15 - Aug. 15, 2024.
How much is an application?
An application is $5.
How many antlerless deer hunting access permit applications can I purchase?
You can only purchase one antlerless deer hunting access permit application per year. In 2024, you can apply for an antlerless deer access permit valid for DMU 352 only.
Can I apply to hunt with other hunters?
No. You cannot apply in a party with other hunters in the Upper Peninsula antlerless deer hunting access permit drawing.
What identification do I need to purchase an application?
To purchase an antlerless deer hunting access permit application in Michigan, you must have one of the following forms of identification:
Where can I purchase an application?
You can purchase an application from any license agent, online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or through the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app. The app is available for download at the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Find a license agent at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenseAgents.
Who is eligible to apply for the drawing?
The following people are eligible to apply for an antlerless deer hunting access permit (unless they have an active revocation or otherwise ineligible):
I am an apprentice hunter. Can I apply for the drawing?
Yes. If you are licensed under the Apprentice Hunting Program, you can purchase an application for an antlerless deer hunting access permit. See the Apprentice hunting section for more information.
I am not a resident of Michigan. Can I apply for the drawing?
Yes. You can apply in the Upper Peninsula antlerless deer hunting access permit drawing as a nonresident.
How do I apply for the drawing?
The receipt I received is not printed clearly or has an error. What do I do?
You are responsible for obtaining a DNR application receipt that correctly states your customer ID and hunt choice. Do not accept a receipt that is not legible. Check your receipt for accuracy and retain it as proof that you applied. Ensure any application errors are corrected prior to the application deadline. If you submit an invalid application, you will be ineligible for the drawing.
I am having trouble applying. What do I do?
You can call 517-284-9453 for assistance.
When will drawing results be available?
Drawing results will be available on Aug. 26, 2024.
How do I check my drawing results?
You can check your drawing results online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses, through the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app or by calling 517-284-9453. You are responsible for obtaining your drawing results.
What happens if I am selected for an access permit in the drawing?
You can obtain the access permit for which you were selected. Access permits are free. You can obtain your access permit from any license agent, online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or through the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app.
Can I sell my drawing success?
No. You cannot sell your drawing success. It is unlawful for an individual to receive a fee, other consideration or service of value, either directly or indirectly, for transferring drawing success to another person or assisting and/or guiding that person in the hunt after it has been transferred.
When are left-over antlerless deer hunting access permits available?
All remaining antlerless deer hunting access permits for DMU 352 will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Sept. 3 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time until the quota of 500 is met. There is no guarantee that leftover access permits will be available.
