MI bear and elk application deadline is June 1

The 2016 bear and elk hunting application period is open through June 1. Apply online or at any authorized license agent or DNR Customer Service Center. Applications are $5.

Aren’t planning to hunt this year? Increase your odds for next year and purchase your elk chance or bear preference point instead!

Take a few moments to watch the videos explaining the bear and elk drawing process:

Michigan Elk Weighted Lottery System Explained

Michigan Bear Draw Preference Point System Explained

Questions? Call the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-WILD (9453) by June 1 for assistance with applications.

A total of 200 elk and 6,896 bear licenses will be available for the 2016 hunting seasons. See the 2016 Michigan elk and bear hunting digests for more details.

Drawing results will be posted online at mi.gov/huntdrawings starting June 29.

Hunters who want another chance at a bear or elk license can increase their odds by applying for the Pure Michigan Hunt! Applications are $5 and are available at any license agent or online at E-License. Hunters may buy as many applications as they want. Three lucky winners will get prize packages – learn more at www.michigan.gov/pmh.