| 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. The 2025 bear and elk hunting license application period is open May 1 through June 1. Apply anywhere hunting licenses are sold, online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or on the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app. 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: Hunting units and season date information to assist in purchasing your applications is available at Michigan.gov/Elk and Michigan.gov/Bear. Questions? Call the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 by June 1 for assistance with applications. Drawing results will be posted online 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. Hunters may buy as many applications as they want. Three lucky winners will get prize packages – learn more at Michigan.gov/PMH. |