A new coyote hunting and trapping season designed to address interspecies conflict and overabundance of the animals in Michigan will run for more than seven months starting next week. The statewide coyote management season, approved earlier this year by the Natural Resources Commission, is open March 2 through Oct. 14. Here’s what you need to know:

• Coyote hunting is allowed on private and public lands, with some restrictions.
• Coyote trapping is prohibited on public lands and commercial forest lands open to general public hunting during the management season.
• The take of coyotes is prohibited in state parks and recreation areas from April 1 to Sept. 14.
• Current hunting and trapping methods are allowed, except nonlethal cable restraints, which are prohibited.
• Coyote hunting with dogs is prohibited April 16 to July 7.
• All other applicable hunting and trapping season regulations must be followed, including trap-check requirements.

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is expanding its eHarvest digital tagging system to include most species that require a kill tag, offering a modern and convenient alternative to traditional paper tags for hunters across the state.

Beginning with the 2026 license year, hunters harvesting deer, turkey, bear, bobcat, otter, fisher and marten will have the option to tag harvested animals digitally through the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish mobile app. The digital tagging expansion follows successful pilot programs for turkey eHarvest tagging in 2024 and 2025 and represents another step in Michigan’s effort to modernize hunting services and improve customer convenience.

Hunters should ensure they have the most recent version of the app to take advantage of the new eHarvest tags. The DNR recommends going to the app store on their device and searching for Michigan DNR Hunt Fish – if the app store indicates “get” or “install,” they will need to download the new version.

Digital eHarvest tags are optional. Traditional paper tags will continue to be available through eLicense and at retail agents for hunters who prefer them.

Kill tags purchased through the app will be digital eHarvest tags, and those purchased via eLicense or at a retail agent will be traditional paper tags. Read more

Browning Trail Cameras expands its 2026 lineup with the introduction of the Recon Force Elite HP5 Ultra. Built on a strong legacy of reliability and image quality, this new model offers users a premium option designed for demanding wildlife monitoring, land management, and long-term outdoor observation.

Engineered for True-to-Life Clarity

The Recon Force Elite HP5 Ultra is engineered to produce the natural, high-quality photos and videos that have made this series a favorite among serious users. Daytime images are crisp, balanced, and natural, preserving fine definition that allows users to accurately study movement and behavior. HD video delivers smooth motion and rich color, supported by clean audio that adds meaningful context to every recording.

A built-in 2-inch full-color viewing screen elevates the user experience, enabling precise framing, quick adjustments, and confident setup in the field. With every deployment, users know exactly what the camera is capturing before they leave the site.

Elite Low-Glow Night Performance

When daylight fades, the Recon Force Elite HP5 Ultra maintains the clarity that has made this series a favorite for years. Read more

Saturday, March 7, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rooster Ranch in Ubly (Huron County)

Huron County is at the northern tip of the Thumb, which is a sub region of Mid Michigan. It is a peninsula, bordered by Saginaw Bay to the west and Lake Huron to the north and east, and has over 90 miles (140 km) of shoreline, from White Rock on Lake Huron to Sebewaing on the Saginaw Bay.

This workshop for beginners will teach you proper, safe shooting and pheasant hunting techniques. Youth and accompanying adults who want to learn to hunt are welcome. No previous experience is required.

First, we’ll cover hunting tools and techniques, hunting ethics and safety. Next, we’ll head to the trap range to practice shooting, then out to the fields to hunt for pheasants. Dogs, their handlers and mentors will be on hand throughout the day.

After hunting, everyone will meet for lunch and a bird-cleaning demonstration before the workshop wraps up.

Cost is $35 for each adult (if hunting) and $10 per child. Ammunition, orange vests and lunch will be provided. Children must have an adult attend with them for supervision, but adults should register if they also want to hunt.

For more information or if you need a loaner gun, please contact Jen Davis at 734-680-6049 or jdavis@nwtf.net.

Register for hunt ?

This event is presented as part of a partnership agreement between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the National Wild Turkey Federation, with DNR funding support.

The application period for Michigan’s 2026 spring turkey hunting season is open through Sunday, Feb. 1. Applications cost $5 and can be purchased at any license agent, online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or through the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app.

Several important changes are in place for the spring turkey season this year, including new turkey management units, season date adjustments and updated license options.

New spring turkey management units

This year, the number of spring TMUs has been reduced from 14 to three:

• • Unit M – Upper Peninsula.
  • Unit NN – Northern Lower Peninsula.
  • Unit ZZ – Southern Lower Peninsula.

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According to a Wednesday morning Facebook Live video posted by Sebewaing Police Chief Steve Repkie.

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