Hunters in Michigan might have an easier time filling their freezers this year, due to a new license introduced by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The universal antlerless license allows hunters to bag up to ten antlerless deer from any deer management unit (DMU) in the lower peninsula. In prior years, those tags had to be filled in the DMU where they were purchased.
In 2020, license sales in Michigan increased by about 2% from 2019. Some say this new license will keep that trend going.
“A lot of people want to harvest their own meat,” said Andrew Milliron, with the Northwest Michigan Branch of National Deer Association.
“Well, you’ve got ample opportunity to buy doe tags and go harvest. So that will certainly help drive up sales.”
Even after last season’s spike, hunting has declined by over 30% since 2000 according to the DNR.
This year’s rifle season runs from November 15th through the 30th.
