Don't miss the bear and elk application period, through June 1.
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*"We accidentally hit the send button a little too soon on the email that went out earlier this morning. The bear and elk hunting license application period does not begin until Thursday, May 1. A corrected version of the email appears below. We apologize for any inconvenience."*
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Get your elk and bear applications starting Thursday
The 2025 bear and elk hunting license application period is open May 1 through June 1. Apply anywhere hunting licenses are sold [ [link removed] ], online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses [ [link removed] ] or on the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app [ [link removed] ]. Applications are $5.
Aren’t planning to hunt this year? Increase your odds for next year and purchase your elk chance or bear preference point instead!
Take a few moments to watch the videos explaining the bear and elk license drawing process:
* Michigan elk weighted lottery system explained [ [link removed] ].
* Michigan bear draw preference point system explained [ [link removed] ].
Hunting units and season date information to assist in purchasing your applications is available at Michigan.gov/Elk [ [link removed] ] and Michigan.gov/Bear [ [link removed] ]. Questions? Call the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 by June 1 for assistance with applications. Drawing results will be posted online [ [link removed] ] June 23.
Hunters who want another chance at a bear or elk license can increase their odds by applying for the Pure Michigan Hunt! Applications are $5 and are available at any license agent or online at eLicense [ [link removed] ]. Hunters may buy as many applications as they want. Three lucky winners will get prize packages – learn more at Michigan.gov/PMH [ [link removed] ].
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