MDNR Report

Waterfowl hunters wishing to hunt Michigan’s public lands may apply between now and Aug. 28.

Applications are $5 and hunters may only apply once. Apply online or anywhere DNR licenses are sold. 

Drawing results will be posted Sept. 20. 

In the South Zone, reserved hunts will be held both mornings and afternoons of the opening weekend, Oct. 9-10, at the Harsens Island Unit of the St. Clair Flats State Wildlife Area, Pointe Mouillee State Game Area and Shiawassee River State Game Area. Reserved hunts also will be held both mornings and afternoons Oct. 16-17 at Harsens Island and Shiawassee River. 

 The South Zone duck season runs Oct. 9-Dec. 5 and Jan 1-2. The goose season runs Sept. 1-30, Oct. 9-Dec. 5, Jan. 1-9 and Feb. 5-14 in most areas.

For more information about waterfowl hunting and the reserved waterfowl hunts, visit Michigan.gov/Waterfowl or check out the 2021 Waterfowl Digest.  

Questions? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division, 517-284-9453.