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    Michigan’s firearms deer season opens on November 15, 2024

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    LANSING — Many Michigan firearms deer hunters are already in the field for the start of firearms season, hoping to bag a trophy buck or enough deer to fill their freezer this winter.

    Firearm season opens in Michigan on Friday, November 15, just before sunrise.

    Officials hope hunters choose to take more teams this year than the state the deer population swells. There may be as many as 2 million deer in the state.

    When does firearms deer season open in Michigan?

    The firearms deer season opens Nov. 15 and ends Nov. 30, though additional hunting opportunities continue into 2025, the state said in its guide to deer hunting rules and regulations.

    More: Michigan is looking to boost diversity among hunters to attract more people to the sport

    What are the shooting hours in Michigan?

    You can generally hunt from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset. Exact times depend on the time zones designated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. On November 15, the earliest time is 6:54 am in eastern Michigan. Michigan’s westernmost stretch opens 18 minutes later.

    The opening time moves about 1 minute later each day, the DNR schedule says.

    Where can I use a shotgun to hunt in Michigan?

    Hunters in the Southern Lower Peninsula are only allowed with rifles, certain firearms and handguns.

    The dividing line between the northern area and the southern restricted firearms deer area begins at Lake Michigan and generally runs along M-46 and M-57 across the state, ending at Saginaw Bay, near Kawkawlin. The exact line is available in the state deer hunting regulations.

    How far from buildings should I hunt?

    Firearm hunters must stay 150 yards or 450 yards from buildings.

    2 million deer: Michigan is urging hunters to shoot more animals as the deer population increases

    Are there any rules about what deer I can shoot?

    Yes, licenses restrict the type of deer you can take. Some licenses allow hunters to take antlerless deer or antlered bucks up to 3 inches. In other areas, hunters may be required to take an antlerless animal or one with horns longer than 4 inches.

    Do I need a permit to hunt?

    Yes. Additionally, if you were born on or after January 1, 1960, you must present your previous hunter safety certificate or hunting license (other than an apprentice license) to purchase a license.

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