The Michigan Department of Natural Resources
The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that applications for Michigan elk and bear hunting licenses are available now through June 1.
There will be 200 elk licenses and 7,906 bear hunting licenses available for the 2013 hunting seasons.
Only Michigan residents are eligible to apply for an elk license. Bear licenses are available for both residents and nonresidents; however, no more than 2 percent of licenses in any bear management unit will be issued to nonresidents.
Hunters can apply online at www.michigan.gov/
Applicants may call (517) 373-1263 by June 1 for assistance with their application and may check their drawing results online at www.michigan.gov/
Want another chance at a bear and elk license? Increase your odds by applying for the Pure Michigan Hunt. Applications are $4 and can be bought at any license agent or online at www.mdnr-elicense.com. Buy as many applications as you want. Three lucky winners will win prize packages that include elk (Michigan residents only), bear and turkey licenses; first pick at a managed waterfowl hunt area; plus firearms, crossbows and much more – worth a total of $4,200! For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/