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[font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][black][font "Arial"]New Laws in Effect for 2006 Fall Hunting Seasons [/font] [ul] [li] [font "Arial"]Minimum age for hunting license lowered to 10 years old. [url "http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10363_14518_14520-32241--,00.html"][#000000]See Hunting License Fees page[/#000000][/url][#0000ff].[/#0000ff][/font] [li] [font "Arial"]Minimum age for firearm deer, bear or elk license on private land lowered to 12 years old. The minimum age to hunt these species with a firearm on public land remains 14 years old. See: [url "http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10363_14518_14520-32244--,00.html"][#000000]Special Rules for Young Hunters[/#000000][/url] and [url "http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10363_38954_38955-149499--,00.html"][#000000]Welcome New Hunters[/#000000][/url].[/font] [li] [font "Arial"]Apprentice hunter: regular fees and age requirements apply.[/font] [li] [font "Arial"]Apprentice hunter must be accompanied by an adult licensed hunter 21 or older. See more details on: [url "http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10363_14518_14520-32236--,00.html"][#000000]License Information[/#000000][/url] and [url "http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10363_38954_38955-149499--,00.html"][#000000]Welcome New Hunters[/#000000][/url].[/font] [li] [font "Arial"]Apprentice hunter: hunter safety class not required for up to two years.[/font][/li][/ul][font "Arial"]Major Regulation Changes for 2006[/font] [ul] [li] [font "Arial"]Hunters are limited to three private land antlerless deer licenses, of which no more than two may be purchased for Zones 1 and 2 combined.[/font] [li] [font "Arial"]A landowner's telephone number is required to purchase a private land antlerless license.[/font] [li] [font "Arial"]For Zones 1 and 2 there is a 40 contiguous acre, under one ownership, requirement to purchase a private land anterless license, except in the TB special management units.[/font] [li] [font "Arial"]Bobcat trapping season is closed in Units C and D.[/font] [li] [font "Arial"]A free kill tag is required for bobcat, otter, fisher and marten.[/font] [li] [font "Arial"]Individuals under eight years of age may not obtain kill tags for bobcat, otter, fisher and marten.[/font] [li] [font "Arial"]The marten trapping permit is eliminated. A free kill tag now is required.[/font][/li][/ul][font "Arial"]Reminders for 2006[/font] [ul] [li] [font "Arial"]Out-of-state deer and elk hunters - see Michigan's [url "http://www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases/0,1607,7-186-25806-73145--,00.html"][#000000]import restrictions[/#000000][/url].[/font] [li] [font "Arial"]You may purchase one archery license AND one firearm license OR one combination license. It is unlawful to purchase additional archery, firearm or combination licenses.[/font] [li] [font "Arial"]If you are planning to hunt migratory birds (ducks, geese, woodcock, snipe, rails, etc.) this fall, you must have the Harvest Information Program (HIP) endorsement. See page: [url "http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10363_10859_11703-47726--,00.html"][#000000]Migratory Game Birds[/#000000][/url].[/font][/li][/ul][font "Arial"]Hunter Harassment[/font]
[font "Arial"]Hunters in Michigan have the right to enjoy their sport free from deliberate interference. Individuals whose hunting is being obstructed should promptly report the violation to a local conservation officer, the nearest DNR Operations Service Center or by calling 800-292-7800. Complaints also can be submitted online: [url "http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10363-120726--,00.html"][#000000]Reporting Hunter/Angler Harassment[/#000000][/url].[/font]
[font "Arial"]Sportsperson Discount[/font]
[font "Arial"]A 15 percent discount is provided when four or more licenses are purchased at one time for the same person. The waterfowl hunting license, 24-hour fishing license and all-species upgrade license are not eligible for this discount.[/font][/black][/font]
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[font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][#00e010]Baiting Regulations[/#00e010][/font]
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In Alcona, Alpena, Crawford, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego, and Presque Isle counties: [ul] [li]All baiting is prohibited. [/li][/ul]
In the remainder of the state (deer only - elk baiting is illegal in Michigan): [ul] [li]Baiting may occur only from October 1 to January 1.
[li]The bait material may be of any food type.
[li]The volume of bait at any hunting site cannot exceed two gallons.
[li]The bait must be dispersed over a minimum of a 10-foot x 10-foot area.
[li]The bait must be scattered directly on the ground. It can be scattered by any means, including mechanical spin-cast feeders, provided that the spin-cast feeder does not distribute more than the maximum volume allowed.
[li]Food plots, naturally occurring foods, standing agricultural crops, or food placed as a result of using normal agricultural practices are not considered to be baiting. [/li][/ul] [center]![[Image: deer_02baiting_38484_7.jpg]](http://www.michigan.gov/images/deer_02baiting_38484_7.jpg)
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[font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][black][font "Arial"]New Laws in Effect for 2006 Fall Hunting Seasons [/font] [ul] [li] [font "Arial"]Minimum age for hunting license lowered to 10 years old. [url "http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10363_14518_14520-32241--,00.html"][#000000]See Hunting License Fees page[/#000000][/url][#0000ff].[/#0000ff][/font] [li] [font "Arial"]Minimum age for firearm deer, bear or elk license on private land lowered to 12 years old. The minimum age to hunt these species with a firearm on public land remains 14 years old. See: [url "http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10363_14518_14520-32244--,00.html"][#000000]Special Rules for Young Hunters[/#000000][/url] and [url "http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10363_38954_38955-149499--,00.html"][#000000]Welcome New Hunters[/#000000][/url].[/font] [li] [font "Arial"]Apprentice hunter: regular fees and age requirements apply.[/font] [li] [font "Arial"]Apprentice hunter must be accompanied by an adult licensed hunter 21 or older. See more details on: [url "http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10363_14518_14520-32236--,00.html"][#000000]License Information[/#000000][/url] and [url "http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10363_38954_38955-149499--,00.html"][#000000]Welcome New Hunters[/#000000][/url].[/font] [li] [font "Arial"]Apprentice hunter: hunter safety class not required for up to two years.[/font][/li][/ul][font "Arial"]Major Regulation Changes for 2006[/font] [ul] [li] [font "Arial"]Hunters are limited to three private land antlerless deer licenses, of which no more than two may be purchased for Zones 1 and 2 combined.[/font] [li] [font "Arial"]A landowner's telephone number is required to purchase a private land antlerless license.[/font] [li] [font "Arial"]For Zones 1 and 2 there is a 40 contiguous acre, under one ownership, requirement to purchase a private land anterless license, except in the TB special management units.[/font] [li] [font "Arial"]Bobcat trapping season is closed in Units C and D.[/font] [li] [font "Arial"]A free kill tag is required for bobcat, otter, fisher and marten.[/font] [li] [font "Arial"]Individuals under eight years of age may not obtain kill tags for bobcat, otter, fisher and marten.[/font] [li] [font "Arial"]The marten trapping permit is eliminated. A free kill tag now is required.[/font][/li][/ul][font "Arial"]Reminders for 2006[/font] [ul] [li] [font "Arial"]Out-of-state deer and elk hunters - see Michigan's [url "http://www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases/0,1607,7-186-25806-73145--,00.html"][#000000]import restrictions[/#000000][/url].[/font] [li] [font "Arial"]You may purchase one archery license AND one firearm license OR one combination license. It is unlawful to purchase additional archery, firearm or combination licenses.[/font] [li] [font "Arial"]If you are planning to hunt migratory birds (ducks, geese, woodcock, snipe, rails, etc.) this fall, you must have the Harvest Information Program (HIP) endorsement. See page: [url "http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10363_10859_11703-47726--,00.html"][#000000]Migratory Game Birds[/#000000][/url].[/font][/li][/ul][font "Arial"]Hunter Harassment[/font]
[font "Arial"]Hunters in Michigan have the right to enjoy their sport free from deliberate interference. Individuals whose hunting is being obstructed should promptly report the violation to a local conservation officer, the nearest DNR Operations Service Center or by calling 800-292-7800. Complaints also can be submitted online: [url "http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10363-120726--,00.html"][#000000]Reporting Hunter/Angler Harassment[/#000000][/url].[/font]
[font "Arial"]Sportsperson Discount[/font]
[font "Arial"]A 15 percent discount is provided when four or more licenses are purchased at one time for the same person. The waterfowl hunting license, 24-hour fishing license and all-species upgrade license are not eligible for this discount.[/font][/black][/font]
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[font "arial, helvetica, sans-serif"][#00e010]Baiting Regulations[/#00e010][/font]
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In Alcona, Alpena, Crawford, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego, and Presque Isle counties: [ul] [li]All baiting is prohibited. [/li][/ul]
In the remainder of the state (deer only - elk baiting is illegal in Michigan): [ul] [li]Baiting may occur only from October 1 to January 1.
[li]The bait material may be of any food type.
[li]The volume of bait at any hunting site cannot exceed two gallons.
[li]The bait must be dispersed over a minimum of a 10-foot x 10-foot area.
[li]The bait must be scattered directly on the ground. It can be scattered by any means, including mechanical spin-cast feeders, provided that the spin-cast feeder does not distribute more than the maximum volume allowed.
[li]Food plots, naturally occurring foods, standing agricultural crops, or food placed as a result of using normal agricultural practices are not considered to be baiting. [/li][/ul] [center]
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