You have up to 72 hours after catching a deer to declare your crop, and there are two ways to do it: The DNR has divided the state into hunting time zones. Legal hunting seasons are listed by date and vary slightly by area. Schedules can be found in the Michigan Hunting Digest. Failure to wear an allowed color while hunting (MCL 324.40116) – You cannot go hunting unless you wear appropriate colored clothing such as hunter orange or hunter pink. This only applies to daylight hours from August 15 to April 30. Failure to wear the correct color may result in imprisonment of up to 90 days in jail, a fine of $50 to $500, and loss of hunting privileges at the discretion of the court under MCL 324.43559. Depending on the DMU you hunt in, there may be restrictions on the age of the male you can harvest. There are three basic levels of legal funds. The youngest step of the male is the one with at least one antler 3 inches long or more.

The next stage is a male with three or more wooden points on one antler. The oldest stage is a male with four or more wooden points on a wood. Within 72 hours of harvesting your deer and before taking it to a processor or taxidermist, you must report your harvest to MNR. There are two ways to report your crop, online on the MNR website here or through the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app. Hunting before or after legal hunting seasons (C2.5) – Hunting hours begin one hour before sunrise and end one hour after sunset. If you hunt outside of these hours without proper authorization, you risk up to 90 days in jail, a fine of $50 to $500 and forfeiture of your hunting license, at the discretion of the court under MCL 324.43559. Use of an illegal device (C2.1(1)) – Examples of illegal equipment include pits, noopers, traps and others. Violation of this order may result in up to 90 days of jail time, a fine of $50 to $500 and the loss of your hunting license, at the discretion of the court under MCL 324.43559. Using a dog to hunt deer or moose (C2.1(11)) – You can use a dog to hunt if you find an injured deer or moose on a leash and with an unloaded weapon.

The penalty for illegal hunting with a dog can result in up to 90 days in jail, a fine ranging from $50 to $500, and forfeiture of your hunting license at court discretion under MCL 324.43559. If you take a shot and miss it, is there another deer that may not be legal and you are allowed to hit instead? Make sure there are no roads, buildings or areas where there are people outside your target deer. Hunters are responsible for every shot they make, and negligence could be costly. If you see a deer, be patient, stay calm and make sure before taking this photo. The reporting process is described in this video, and support for those experiencing technical difficulties will be available at various locations across the state or by calling 517-284-9453 during regular business hours. The pocket limit for dollars in Michigan is limited to the legal tags a hunter owns, as explained in the licensing section. A deer hunting licence contains a normal day, and a deer combination licence contains a normal day and a restricted day. Help is available for anyone who is having difficulty reporting a crop.

You can visit one of these locations statewide or call 517-284-9453 during regular business hours and Nov. 19 and 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Use of artificial light if prohibited (MCL 324.40112(2)) – A licensed hunter may use artificial light 1 hour before ET after shooting when travelling to and from his hunting site with an unloaded weapon. In addition, from December 1 to October 31, between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. and from November 1 to November 30, you should not use artificial light to locate animals. The penalty for this violation can be a fine of $50 to $100, imprisonment for up to 90 days, and loss of hunting privileges under MCL 324.43559. Unlawful use of artificial life with bow and arrow, crossbow or firearm (MCL 324.40113(1)) – Unless otherwise authorized, it is illegal to use «artificial light» when taking game or in an area frequented by animals. The penalty for this violation is a fine of $100 to $500, up to 90 days imprisonment, revocation of the hunting license for the remainder of the year plus the following consecutive year according to MCL 324.40118 (7).

Crossbows can be used in Zone 2 this season and in the CWD Surveillance Zone in Zone 1. Modern firearms that use cartridges are not allowed this season. «The most important thing you can do this fall is go to the great outdoors of Michigan and enjoy deer season,» he said. «There is a guarantee that there is always something to learn. There is no substitute for time spent in the field. » Removal of an animal from a vehicle (MCL 324.40111(1)) – This offence is punishable by a fine of $200 to $1,000; 5 to 90 days in jail; reimbursement of $1,500 for a bear and $1,000 for a deer or turkey; withdrawal of the hunting licence for the remainder of the year of conviction; and the impossibility of obtaining a licence for the following three years. Obstructing or Obstructing the Legal Removal of Animals (MCL 324.40112) – To violate this law, you must intentionally drive or disturb animals for the purpose of legal hunting. If you break this law, you are guilty of an offence punishable by imprisonment for less than 93 days, a fine of $500 to $1,000, loss of your hunting licence at the discretion of the court and prosecution costs. If you repeatedly violate this law, you may be punished under MCL 324.40112(4) with imprisonment for up to one year and/or a fine ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 plus prosecution costs. Shooting with a rifle, handgun, or bow and arrow is permitted, provided you comply with all state and federal regulations. The state of Michigan has long been recognized as an athlete`s paradise, dotted with countless opportunities to hunt, fish, catch and enjoy nature.

In Michigan, the law enforcement agency responsible for overseeing these activities is the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, or «DNR.» Each year, the DNR creates a «Hunting Digest» detailing the rules and laws that apply to hunting in Michigan.