The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that wolf hunting licenses go on sale starting at noon EDT (11 a.m. CDT) on Saturday, Sept. 28. A total of 1,200 licenses will be available for purchase beginning at that time. Wolf license sales end Oct. 31, or before, if the license quota is met.
Only an individual who possesses a previous hunting license (not apprentice) or hunter-safety certificate and who will be at least 10 years of age by the first day of the wolf season may purchase a wolf license. Apprentice wolf licenses are not available. It is unlawful to obtain or purchase more than one wolf hunting license.
Please remember that a “spot in line” before noon on Sept. 28 does not guarantee a license. All wolf license purchases are first-come, first-served. Wolf licenses cost $100 for residents and $500 for nonresidents. In addition, some licenses may be voided or canceled between the starting purchase date and the day before the hunt. Those licenses will be returned back into the license buying pool. Therefore, if licenses sell out temporarily, the DNR recommends that individuals check periodically between Sept. 28 and Oct. 31 to see if any wolf licenses are still available due to voids or cancellations. No more than 1,200 licenses will be sold.
Licenses will be available online at www.mdnr-elicense.com, at any authorized license agent, and at the following DNR offices:
These DNR offices will be open on Sept. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.
Wildlife and Law Enforcement staff also will be available that day at the offices listed above to answer any wolf hunting questions.
For more information regarding hunting dates, regulations and the required wolf call-in system, please check the 2013 Wolf Hunting Digest. All digests can be found online at www.michigan.gov/dnrdigests. Paper copies of the digest are available at any location DNR licenses are sold.
