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What is a Deer Combo License? Simply put, a combo license is the ONLY way license holders can harvest two antlered deer in a single hunting season.

Unlawful Baiting Deer [ C3. 100(7) ] – misdemeanor offense with a maximum of 90 days in jail, a minimum fine of at least $50 to a maximum fine of $500, Court costs and State fees, and the loss of hunting privileges at the discretion of the Court pursuant to MCL 324.43559.

Yes, antlerless deer may be taken on the deer license or deer combo license during the archery, firearm and muzzleloader seasons in all Lower Peninsula deer management units. This is applicable on both public and private lands.

Michigan's new license structure requires hunters to choose at the time of purchase if they want the opportunity to harvest one or two antlered deer, and purchase either a single deer license (one kill tag) or a deer combo license (two kill tags).

A hunter must receive written or verbal permission from a landowner or leaseholder before hunting on farmland, connected woodlands, any posted private land or on any fenced or enclosed property. Hunters are required to show their hunting license to landowners upon their request.

No person may hunt with a firearm within 450 feet of an occupied building, dwelling, house, residence or cabin, or any barn or other building used in connection with a farm operation, without obtaining the written permission of the owner, renter or occupant of the property.

Antlerless deer information A universal antlerless deer license entitles hunter to take an antlerless deer on public or private land in any deer management unit open to antlerless deer hunting in all deer seasons. No application is needed.

There is an open hunting season at all times on public and private land from Aug. 1 through March 31 every year.