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Michigan waterfowl hunters have an exciting new hunting opportunity to look forward to, as Sept. 1-7 will mark Michigan's first early teal hunting season in nearly 50 years.
These small ducks, especially blue-winged teal, are some of the earliest duck species to migrate each fall.
This statewide teal-only season is now possible because of growing teal populations. Hunters may take six teal per day and hunt from sunrise to sunset.
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The Michigan DNR reminds the public that importing certain baitfish species is prohibited.
The release, both intentional and unintentional, of live baitfish is one of the best ways to spread fish diseases. To protect Michiganís world-class fisheries, imported baitfish should be inspected and certified that they are free of diseases, such as viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus.
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The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the application period for antlerless deer licenses is now open through 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. Drawing results and leftover license availability may be viewed at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings beginning Sept. 4.
Antlerless deer quotas have been reduced to about 494,000 licenses statewide, down from about 550,000 for 2013. In the Upper Peninsula, licenses are available only in DMUs 122, 055 and 155, and have been eliminated in other Upper Peninsula DMUs due to the severe winter of 2013-2014 and the resulting losses in the deer herd.
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In an effort to gather public input on proposed regulations to expand Michigan's bass fishing seasons, the DNR has announced an online survey and public meetings throughout the state in July. For the past year the DNR's Fisheries Division has been working with the Warmwater Resources Steering Committee (a public advisory group) to discuss possible expansion of bass seasons.
The regulation expansion options being discussed would increase fishing and harvest seasons. Under all options, bass populations would still be protected and include a winter no-harvest season, 14-inch minimum size limit and daily possession limit.
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The Michigan DNR will host a meeting Monday, June 30, in Allegan to gather public ideas and comments on ways to improve angler access to the Kalamazoo River below Allegan Dam.
The public meeting will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Allegan District Library located at 331 Hubbard St.
"The Kalamazoo River below Allegan Dam provides a popular year-round fishery and the DNR is interested in providing better fishing access while maintaining public safety," said Jay Wesley, Southern Lake Michigan Unit manager.
This meeting provides anglers with an opportunity to share their ideas while the process is still in the preliminary planning stages. All comments will be considered in the development of an angler access plan the DNR will use to seek grant funding.
For more information, contact Jay Wesley at wesleyj@michigan.gov or 269-685-6851, ext. 117.