See more of michigan duck hunters association on facebook. The 2016 michigan wolverines football team was an american football team that represented the university of michigan during the 2016 ncaa division i fbs football season. This years stamp features a pair of northern pintails by wildlife artist paul bridgford. The wolverines played in the east division of the big ten conference and played their home games at michigan stadium in ann arbor, michigan. Hunting is a timehonored tradition that calls enthusiasts of all ages to head for the woods and waters for the chance to track whitetail deer, elk, bear, turkey, grouse, waterfowl and other wildlife.
A later announcement will either confirm or amend these dates. With a couple hundred unsuspecting ducks and geese heading to our cut beanfeild each morning we knew it was going to be good, and had a. When the dashboard loads you will have a total count of the michigan dnrs managed waterfowl hunt areas mwha for which counts are provided. Waterfowlmigratory birds regulations indiana hunting seasons. When both seasons overlap, the special sea duck bag limit may be in addition to the limits applying to other ducks. Be able to always find information about the illinois hunting season fast. Michigan goose hunters will enjoy a longer season and duck hunters will be able to take up to four scaup daily this year. The calendar tells us when hunting in michigan begins, but our instincts already know. Southeastern michigan s premier waterfowl guide service sunrise waterfowl call us today at 1 734 7805347 to get you birds. Well folks, it is that time of year again, for the 5th annual lake effect chapter of the michigan duck hunters association traveling decoy.
Use this interactive dashboard to view waterfowl counts across the wetland wonders. For michigans duck season, theres slight changes in the timing of seasons to accommodate interests in the northern lower and upper peninsulas, mason said, but the season remains mostly the same as 2016. Beginning with the 201617 hunting seasons, the usfws. Species, season dates, bag limits daily, possession limits. Michigan dnr may expand waterfowl season outdoornews. Bag and species limits are the same as those allowed in the regular season for ducks and geese. For michigan s duck season, theres slight changes in the timing of seasons to accommodate interests in the northern lower and upper peninsulas, mason said, but the season remains mostly the same as 2016. The hunting season dates for waterfowl and other migratory birds, have been approved by the united states fish and wildlife service usfws with recommendations from the indiana dnr. Culling season is coming quickly for a controversial great lakes waterfowl after it received a oneyear reprieve. Harvest opportunities and hunter compliance during 2014 2016 special september teal seasons in iowa, michigan and wisconsin.
Fish and wildlife service and the mississippi flyway council. I love that part, but apparently they are hardly touched by very many ducks either. Michigans snyder joins parade of lameduck gop governors. Read realtime reports from du biologists, field editors, expert waterfowlers and more. Southeastern michigan s premier waterfowl hunting guide service. The michigan department of natural resources provides equal opportunities for employment and access to michigans natural resources.
The mdha is a nonprofit organization dedicated to waterfowl and w etland conservation. Weekly managers updates, waterfowl counts by area and annual reports waterfowl count dashboard. Control of the doublecrested cormorant will return this spring when the bird returns from wintering along the pacific, atlantic or gulf coasts, according to federal authorities. Michigan, ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, moorhens, and gallinules, sept. Michigan waterfowl hunting digest state of michigan. August 6, 2016 2017 michigan duck stamp contest enteries, winners, and judges. Staff report the michigan department of natural resources reminds waterfowl hunters that the regular waterfowl season returns for a weekend starting later this month, and the late goose season continues into february in one goose management unit gmu in michigan. The michigan legislature website is a free service of the legislative internet technology team in cooperation with the michigan legislative council, the michigan house of representatives, and the michigan senate. Find your colorado hunting season dates on this page. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people. The waterfowl breeding population and habitat survey is the most extensive and. Michigan duck hunters association grand river chapter.
Great waterfowl hunting opportunities continue in michigan this season ammoland inc. Michigans waterfowl season ended with a sky full of ducks, including mostly. Shooting hours for the september teal season are different from the regular season, starting at sunrise halfhour later than regular season until sunset. Rather than two separate processes for early and late seasons, all migratory bird hunting seasons are selected together. Opening day michigan duck season 20152016 season youtube. The length of the regular canada goose season has increased to 92 days. A study of hunters opinions and activities spring light goose management buy your license find license agents, get applications or purchase licenses by phone or the internet.
Ducks in a row michigan diver duck hunting youtube. Dec 20, 2016 great waterfowl hunting opportunities continue in michigan this season ammoland inc. The north zone includes all of the upper peninsula. Michigan compiled laws complete through pa 84 of 2020. From lay out boat hunting on the great lakes to the. Wisconsin is a great waterfowl hunting state and one of the reasons is your enthusiasm and dedication to the sport. Michigan waterfowl hunts continue into february outdoornews. The wisconsin waterfowl hunter is one of the most dedicated and involved conservationists in the nation, contributing time and money to waterfowl management and habitat restoration. The 2016 estimates show an overall increase in total ducks, mallards, and canada geese over 2015, with slightly less wetland abundance. Founded in 1999, michigan started as a collection of links to michigan related sites, and a series of manually edited blogs. Apr 27, 2016 there is not a pressure problem with the late goose 5 bird limit there is a lazy hunter problem now we have to work just as hard for three when it was five and late season geese are dumb ass rocks in the snow so why drop it to accommodate the average joe who only goes a few times a year and puts forth hardly any effort the state of michigan.
The state is steeped in waterfowl hunting tradition. The daily bag limit is 6 ducks, with species and sex restrictions as follows. Dnr proposes 2016 migratory bird and waterfowl hunting. Michigan waterfowlers are gearing up for another 60day duck season that may see slightly fewer ducks winging their way south than in 2015, but the season will be highlighted with an even longer goose season and much bigger bag limits than last year. Find all of your illinois hunting seasons dates here in one place. Latest dates for the duck hunting season illinois 20162017. We begin our season shooting red heads and blue bills in the green bay and door county area. The michigan department of natural resources reminds waterfowl hunters that the regular waterfowl season returns for a. Michigan 2019 waterfowl digest rap report all poaching call or text 8002927800. Join the flg down patrol guys as they chase wood ducks on opening day of michigan duck season 2012. Jul 12, 2016 michigans 201617 waterfowl season dates announced ammoland inc. The print version should be showing up to offices and stores around august 1st. People can once again kill cormorants great lakes echo. They have a duck or two on them from time to time, but nothing in the way of numbers, exept in the springtime of coarse.
Waterfowl hunters will find no shortage of places to set their spreads in michigan. In michigan and wisconsin, duck populations were largely unchanged from the previous years estimates and their respective longterm averages. Official page for michigan duck hunters association, and portal to connect with local chapters. Dec 06, 2019 i remember when michigan was striving to be a playoff team and play big boy football. You will receive an application reminder the day they go on sale, midway through the application period, and on the last day theyre available.
At allegan we have hunters who wanted more mild days to hunt and diehard hunters who wanted it as late as possible. As in southern ontario, dry spring and summer weather likely impacted waterfowl production in the great lakes states in 2016. So you are asking yourself, what is the traveling decoy. Be able to always find information on the colorado hunting season without having to search. Great waterfowl hunting opportunities continue in michigan. The dividing line between the middle zone and south zone is a line beginning at the wisconsin border in lake michigan, due west of. Migratory and waterfowl hunting dates are set by the u.
In the 2016 survey, 157,028 ducks, 33,468 geese and 5,896 swans were. A federal duck stamp is required for all persons 16 and older. A few clips of my duck hunting season here in michigan, filmed with a gopro hero 4 silver with headband mount. Fish and wildlife service fws today released its report on 2016 trends in duck breeding populations, based on surveys conducted in may and early june by fws and the canadian wildlife service. Waterfowl hunting is permitted when seasons are open during the youth deer gun season, the deer gun season, and the deer muzzleloader season. Michigan waterfowl stamp program the michigan duck hunters association mdha, in cooperation with the michigan dnr, introduces the 2019 michigan duck stamp and print. Discuss michigan hunting and share your duck hunting secrets here. Michigan duck hunters is a place to share photos,stories,wild game recipe,migration report and much more. With millions of acres of land open to the public for hunting, the opportunity to hunt and. How many quality hunts do you get per yr i dont hunt managed areas, was just relaying migration information. Posted on december 20, 2016 december 20, 2016 by ammoland editor duncan johnson canada goose hunting. The 2016 illinois16day statewide teal hunting season is sept. Michigan apparently trying to duck alabama in bowl season. The michigan duck hunters association mdha, in cooperation with the michigan dnr, introduces the 2019 michigan duck stamp and print.
Buy michigan hunting, fishing, snowmobile and orv licenses, permits and applications quickly and easily, and find information about regulations and other important updates about outdoor recreation in michigan. Latest dates for the duck hunting season michigan 20162017. From lay out boat hunting on the great lakes to the stubble fields. Service proposes waterfowl hunting season 2015 2016. Latest dates for the duck hunting season michigan 2016 2017 for more detailed info check out the michigan department of natural resources website. Lake michigan layout duck hunting blue ribbon outdoors.
Dnr proposes 2016 migratory bird and waterfowl hunting season. Harvest opportunities and hunter compliance during 20142016. They must also be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age. Fur harvester information includes muskrat, mink, raccoon, fox, bobcat, badger, fishermarten, beaver, otter, and coyote. Alas, we have gone to a system of setting season dates for 3 year periods and that renewal period was january 2016. A few clips of my duck hunting season here in michigan, filmed with a gopro hero 4. Posted on july 12, 2016 by ammoland editor duncan johnson duck hunting dog michigan department of natural resources. Michigan duck hunters association, midland, michigan. Michigan dnr the michigan dnrs holly vaughn gives you the update on the 2016 waterfowl hunting season. A recap of the 2014 waterfowl season in northern michigan. Service proposes waterfowl hunting season 2015 2016 frameworks. Ohio and federal hunting laws are presented in a summarized form. Fish and wildlife service in cooperation with indiana dnr. Migratory bird hunting activity and harvest for the 201617 and.
It is the responsibility of the hunter to be aware of the most current laws when hunting. Duck seasons have been split into two segments in all three of state duckhunting zones this year. The dates are not final unless approved by the usfws in july. Diver duck hunting in wisconsin can be absolutely fantastic.
As of last year, the federal regulatory cycle has been altered. Annual reports for the seven michigan wetland wonders also. The licensed accompanying adult may not hunt waterfowl. Hunters should consult the 20072008 michigan waterfowl hunting guide for specific hunting dates, limits and quotas for specific goose management units.
Working to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. Fish point doesnt have to mean bingo, the whole area is actually called fish point. The digital version of the michigan department of natural resources 20172018 waterfowl digest. Citizens are encouraged to become actively involved in these public forums.
Seasons marked with an indicate the season dates are the same each year. The possession limit for waterfowl and migratory birds after the second day is three times the daily bag limit. In 2012, michigan waterfowl hunters took about 371,000 waterfowl hunting. Ducks unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for north americas waterfowl. Michigan is divided into waterfowl duck, coot, moorhen, and goose hunting zones. Founded in 1999, started as a collection of links to michigan related sites, and a series of manually edited blogs. Hunting zones and time zones shooting hours time zone a. To receive hunting application reminders via text message, text, midnr huntapp to 468311. It was a marriage of my passions for the outdoors and the internet. Towards the last 24 weeks of our season we start shooting primarily goldeneyes. The hunting season dates for waterfowl and other migratory birds, as proposed to the united states fish and wildlife service usfws by the indiana dnr, are listed below.
Follow the ducks this season using the most comprehensive waterfowl migration map on the web. Southeastern michigans premier waterfowl guide service sunrise waterfowl call us today at 1 734 7805347 to get you birds. A valid hunting license is required to hunt migratory game birds and waterfowl. You would think the great lakes state would have plenty of waterfowl hunting opportunities and youd be right. Im truly sorry i missed the annual season date debate i too, long for the days of mudslinging and veiled insults. The early canada goose hunting season begins statewide sept. Ohio laws in their entirety can be found by consulting the ohio revised code orc or the ohio administrative code oac. Season dates and bag limits different on the local goose management units.
Hoping to keep working with him in the off season to sharpen him a bit for the 2016 season. The regular season takes advantage of seasonal abundances of migratory geese and resident giant canadas. Preliminary estimates of waterfowl harvest and hunter activity in the mississippi flyway during the 2016 and 2017 hunting seasons. See page 6 of the michigan hunting and trapping digest.