Category: Hunting

Michigan: Apply for Bear and Elk Licenses

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The 2025 bear and elk hunting license application period is open May 1 through June 1. Apply anywhere hunting licenses are sold, online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or on the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app. 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 license drawing process:

Hunting units and season date information to assist in purchasing your applications is available at Michigan.gov/Elk and Michigan.gov/Bear. Questions? Call the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 by June 1 for assistance with applications. Drawing results will be posted online June 23.

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 eLicense. Hunters may buy as many applications as they want. Three lucky winners will get prize packages – learn more at Michigan.gov/PMH.

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“Buy Often, Win Big” Program Offers Incentives

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Conservation First USA is not only offering $10 raffle tickets for a chance to hunt big game in Arizona, but the group also is entering you into monthly drawings to win BONUS PRIZES. Yes, you read that right.

One person will win April’s bonus prize: a $500 gift card to SCHEELS. Do not miss this opportunity. Visit the website to buy your raffle tickets and learn more about the monthly bonus prize drawings.

Buy tickets today!

Details:

  • Raffle tickets are $10 each, per species (elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, mule deer, white-tailed deer, bison, turkey, javelina, bear and mountain lion).
  • The deadline to purchase tickets is June 30.
  • The winner can hunt for 365 days (Aug. 15, 2025, to Aug. 14, 2026).
  • Raffle tickets must be purchased online, and the buyer must be in Arizona at the time of purchase.
  • The drawing will be conducted in July.
  • A complete set of rules can be found here.

In the 19-year history of the Arizona Big Game Super Raffle, more than $12 million have been raised for wildlife and wildlife management in Arizona.

BUY NOW

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The Importance of Records in Big Game Management

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When you enter your trophy into the Boone and Crockett system, you aren’t just honoring the animal and its habitat. You are participating in a data collection system that started in the 1920s and was refined by Club members in 1950. Today, there are nearly 60,000 trophy records. By establishing a records database more than 70 years ago, the Boone and Crockett Club established a scientific baseline from which researchers can use to study wildlife management. If you’re still  on the fence about entering your trophy, we encourage you to read Why Should I Bother to Enter My Trophy. To the best of our ability, we ensure that the trophies entered into the records were taken in accordance with the tenets of fair chase ethics. Despite what some may think, the Boone and Crockett records are not about a name or a score in a book—because in the end, there’s so much more to the score.

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Build a Better Herd with Ani-Logics Outdoors

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Spring is here, bringing a surge of green forage—but not all vegetation is created equal when it comes to enhancing deer nutrition. Many regions experience a bloom of cool-season grasses that are high in fiber yet low in protein, making them less desirable for deer. To truly support a thriving herd, hunters and land managers need targeted solutions that maximize nutritional value.

Ani-Logics Outdoors offers a range of scientifically designed food plot blends that transform grassy areas into rich feeding grounds. Pro Clover is a top-tier option featuring fast-growing, highly nutritious clovers that establish quickly and benefit deer populations. For drier regions like ridge tops, Clover Plus Alfalfa excels in moisture-limited environments. Landowners struggling with minimal sunlight can opt for Clover Plus Chicory, which thrives with as little as four hours of sunlight daily. Holy Clover, with its deep taproot and alfalfa-like growth, is an excellent choice for drought-prone areas.

The durability of these perennial blends ensures sustained browse tolerance, making them ideal for small food plots tucked near bedding areas. Notably, Tiffany Lakosky harvested one of her biggest bucks over a Pro Clover field last fall, highlighting the success of Ani-Logics Outdoors products.

As temperatures rise throughout the growing season, Pro Bean Blend emerges as the perfect dual-purpose solution—offering both lush green forage in summer and high-energy pods for fall and winter sustenance. With a mix of five different maturities, some beans will remain green until late season, while others prioritize pod production. Additionally, its glyphosate tolerance allows for easy weed management. Read more

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