Michigan: Urban Archery Season Extended in Three Counties

Hunters still seeking to take deer this season can plan to bow hunt in southeastern Michigan for another month. The archery deer hunting in the urban deer management zone of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties is extended through Jan. 31.

The extended hunt is both a chance for hunters to pursue some high-quality deer and an opportunity for local officials to manage urban deer conflicts in their communities. Hunting is one option that can be used to decrease human/deer conflicts by controlling deer population numbers in affected areas.

Licenses for this season include a deer license, a deer combo license or an antlerless deer license. All rules and regulations for the archery season apply.

Hunters should check local ordinances in the communities where they are interested in hunting to make sure hunting is allowed and to see whether only specific areas are open for the extended season.

State game and wildlife areas in all three counties are open to hunting during this extended season.

Deer hunting regulations, including archery equipment restrictions, can be found in the 2021 Hunting Digest or by visiting Michigan.gov/Deer.

Community leaders with questions about urban deer management are encouraged to contact a local DNR wildlife biologist.