Antler point restriction updates for Sept. 21- 22 deer hunters

After a critical review of the Wildlife Conservation Order, the Department of Natural Resources has determined that ALL qualified participants in the upcoming Sept. 21-22 Liberty Hunt are exempt from antler point restrictions (APRs) in the following areas:

  • Zone 1
  • The new 12-county APR area – Emmet, Antrim, Charlevoix, Kalkaska, Grand Traverse, Benzie, Manistee, Mason, Lake, Osceola, Missaukee and Wexford counties
  • Deer management unit (DMU) 487 Read more

Perry Youth Hunt Extravaganza September 21st and 22nd

By Glen Wunderlich

The future of hunting can be seen next weekend, September 21-22, 2013, when youth 16 years of age and younger may participate in Michigan’s first Liberty Hunt.  The newly named hunt includes veterans with 100-percent disability and offers this firearms deer hunt on all lands of Michigan.

To celebrate the right to hunt, The Perry Sons of Amvets, Post 4064, 601 N. Main St, Perry, will host the 10th annual Perry Youth Hunt Extravaganza, whereby youngsters have the opportunity to win valuable prizes simply by going hunting.  Unlike other deer hunting contests, no kill is required to qualify for prizes.  However, youngsters must be licensed to hunt deer and show proof. Read more

Youth and disabled hunters: the Liberty Hunt is next weekend!

Young female hunter with deer

The Liberty Hunt – a firearm deer season for youth 16 years of age or younger and veterans with 100% disability- takes place on all lands in Michigan Sept. 21 – 22.

During this two-day hunt, a firearm or combination license may be used for antlered or antlerless deer. The bag limit for this season is one deer. Read more about this hunt, including qualifications and other regulations in the 2013 Hunting and Trapping Digest on pages 26 and 30.

Free junior hunting licenses available to young hunters Sept. 13-14, courtesy of Meijer

Young hunters, ages 16 and under, will once again have the opportunity to get a free junior hunting license at all Meijer stores in Michigan on Sept. 13 and 14. 

Youths must be accompanied by an adult, and should print out and bring the free junior hunting license coupon to the store’s sporting goods department. The coupon is valid for any junior hunting license or mentored youth hunting license. Read more

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