What Kind of Hunting License Should You Get?

With opening day of firearm deer season coming up Saturday, those heading out to the hunt should be aware of this year’s changes to Michigan’s hunting license structure. Hunters now have two license options: the single deer or the combination deer license. The single license is applicable to archery, firearm, and muzzle–loader season, but only for one deer unless a hunter possesses an antlerless tag. Such tags are only available in a small portion of the south–central Upper Peninsula. Debbie Munson Badini says most hunters who wish to take two deer would need to opt for the combo license.

The new structure allows hunters who didn’t bag their buck during archery season to keep trying in firearm season. Hunters who have purchased one of the licenses but would prefer the other can return their license and buy the other as long as they haven’t used it yet. For more information on deer licenses, you can visit the DNR’s website.