

You may not construct or maintain a food plot or artificial garden to attract wildlife on public lands. (Examples: oil-based attractants, scented wicks, etc.) For regulations on the possession or use of natural cervid urine lures and attractants, please visit /Deer. You can use food-scented materials - whether composed of natural or synthetic materials - made inaccessible for consumption by deer and placed in a manner to prohibit physical contact with deer. See the Hunters with Disabilities section.īait means a substance intended for consumption by deer composed of grains, minerals, salt, fruits, vegetables, hay, or any other food materials used as an aid in hunting.įeed means a substance composed of grain, mineral, salt, fruit, vegetable hay, or other food material that may attract deer or elk for any reason other than hunting.Ĭan I use food-scented oils, wicks or urine-based scents to attract deer? This includes both public and private lands.Įxception: During the Liberty and Independence Hunts only, hunters with disabilities who meet specific requirements may use bait in areas where baiting is banned. No, BAITING AND FEEDING IS BANNED IN THE ENTIRE LOWER PENINSULA. Additionally, antlerless deer may be taken on a deer license or deer combo license during both the early and late antlerless seasons in the Lower Peninsula. This is applicable on both public and private lands.

Yes, antlerless deer may be taken on the deer license or deer combo license during the archery, firearm and muzzleloader seasons in all Lower Peninsulaĭeer management units. Match the color of your desired DMU(s) to the color(s) in the charts on page 55 to see the type of deer you may harvest in each season based on your license.Ĭan I tag an antlerless deer with my deer license or deer combo license? On the map, page 54, locate the DMU(s) you wish to hunt.Ģ. Use the map and chart on these two pages to find the APR for your desired hunt.ġ. Lower Peninsula Antler Point Restrictions (APR)Īntlered: a deer having at least one antler that extends 3 inches or more above the skull.Īntlerless: a deer without antlers, or antlers extending less than 3 inches above the skull.Īntler point restriction (APR): a tool used to protect an age class of bucks from being harvested in order to graduate them to the next age class by allowing hunters to harvest only bucks with a certain number of antler points on a side.ĪPRs vary throughout the state based on the type of deer license and the hunting location. Contact the DNR Customer Service Center at 8015 Mackinaw Trail, Cadillac, MI 49601 23.

Antlered deer must have at least one antler 3 inches or longer. (DMU 245) South Fox Island Deer Hunting - Individuals do not need to obtain a special permit to hunt deer on South Fox Island. For application and hunting information, contact the park headquarters, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front Street, Empire, MI 49630 23, or see NPS.gov/SLBE for more information. North Manitou Island Hunts – Deer hunt dates are Oct. Nayanquing Point Wildlife Area - Contact the DNR Field Office at 1570 Tower Beach Road, Pinconning, MI 48650 98.įish Point Wildlife Area - Contact the DNR Field Office at 7750 Ringle Road, Unionville, MI 48767 98. Clair Flats DNR Wildlife Field Office at 1803 Krispin Road, Harsens Island, MI 48028 81. See Deer Hunting Equipment on page 50.Īre there locations that offer special deer hunts?įort Custer Training Center - Information on hunts sponsored by the training center can be found at. All rules and regulations for the archery season apply. A deer license, deer combo license or antlerless deer license are valid during the extended season. 31 for Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties in order to manage ongoing human-deer conflicts. Yes, the archery season extends until Jan. Is there an extended archery deer season for Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties?
