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Many reserved public-land deer hunts are restricted to individuals with disabilities, or to those who meet other eligibility criteria as defined by the local land manager. Do not apply for a reserved deer hunt access permit until you have determined if the hunt has special eligibility requirements.
A limited number of reserved deer hunts are available on selected state and federal public lands. Hunters may apply for a reserved deer hunt access permit from July 15 - Aug. 15, and will be selected by a random drawing. Drawing results will be posted on August 26.
A reserved deer hunt access permit authorizes the permit holder to hunt deer at a specific location on specific date(s). The access permit is not a deer kill tag; hunters must possess appropriate deer license(s) to harvest deer in accordance with statewide deer hunting regulations, and any local hunting rules and restrictions established by the local land manager.
Hunt information is provided below for each public-land area offering deer reserved hunts. Read the information carefully before applying for an access permit. Hunt choice descriptions that begin with an asterisk (*) are reserved for participants who meet specific eligibility criteria. Do not apply for a * hunt unless you are eligible.
Reserved deer hunts at Shiawassee River State Game Area are open to any licensed deer hunter. Harvest may be restricted to antlerless-only deer for some hunts.
Some reserved hunts at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge are non-ambulatory hunts only, restricted to hunters with a permanent disability that requires use of a personal assistive mobility device (such as a wheelchair). See information sheet, above, for hunt options and eligibility requirements.
DMU 273 Includes:
Shiawassee River State Game Area
225 E. Spruce St.
St. Charles, MI 48655
989-865-6211
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Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge
6975 Mower Road
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-777-5930, option 3
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There will be no reserved deer hunts at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge this year.
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
9311 Groh Road
Grosse Ile, MI 48138
734-692-7649
All reserved hunts are restricted to individuals with disabilities. See the information sheet for eligibility requirements.
Sharonville State Game Area
13578 Seymour Road
Grass Lake, MI 49240
517-522-4097
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