LANSING, MI – Cooler weather and fall colors mean there is an abundance of small game hunting opportunities in Michigan.
And all you need to get started is a DNR base hunting license. Hunting for squirrels (foxes and grays), rabbits, hares and capercaillies is open today, September 15. Woodcock hunters can join the hunt when the season begins on September 19.
The DNR also noted that small hunting seasons are the perfect opportunity to look for deer hunting spots later in the fall.
The fall turkey hunt also begins today. Even if you didn’t enter the drawing for a limited quota license, you could still get a turkey tag from any leftover licenses. Hunters may purchase one surplus license per day until all license fees are met online at Michigan.gov/Turkey.
The DNR also noted that small hunting seasons are the perfect opportunity to look for deer hunting spots later in the fall.
An interactive map marking public lands open to hunting can be found online at Michigan.gov/MIHunt,
Hunting licenses can also be purchased online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or anywhere DNR licenses are sold.