(Provided by MDNR)

The Michigan DNR reminds hunters that the application period for antlerless deer licenses runs from July 15-Aug. 15.

Hunters may apply for one license in any open Deer Management Unit (DMU) statewide; a nonrefundable $5 fee is charged at the time of application. Hunters may choose to apply for either one private-land or one public-land license online at or at any authorized license agent.

Young hunters, ages 9-16, can purchase one junior antlerless deer license over the counter July 15-Aug.15. No application is required. A 9-year-old must be 10 by Sept. 26 to purchase this license.

Any leftover antlerless deer licenses not issued in the drawing will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 10 a.m. EDT, until license quotas are met.

Antlerless deer license quotas for each DMU can be found at www.mi.gov/deer. Please note, DMU 333 has unlimited antlerless licenses that may be purchased without application beginning Sept. 5 at 10 a.m.

Drawing results and leftover license availability may be viewed at www.mi.gov/deer beginning Aug. 28.

For additional information, check the 2017 Antlerless Deer Digest online.