2016 waterfowl season michigan

Migratory bird hunting activity and harvest for the 201617 and. North zone september 24 to november 20 and november 26 to november 27. Using new process for setting game bird hunting seasons, usfws proposes 201617 migratory bird frameworks tuesday, 12152015 the u. As in southern ontario, dry spring and summer weather likely impacted waterfowl production in the great lakes states in 2016. New in 2019 are special dates for veterans to hunt waterfowl. Michigans 201617 waterfowl season dates announced details.

Waterfowl hunting regulations and bag limits can be found in the 20162017 michigan waterfowl hunting digest. Annual reports for the seven michigan wetland wonders also are available on the dnr website. Pointe mouillee a waterfowl mecca detroit free press. You can also use the report all poaching rap complaint form for complaints within michigan only. States would be able to select seasons for light geese not to exceed 107 days with 20 geese daily between sept.

Generally, counts are published thursdays on this page. Beginning with the 201617 hunting seasons, the usfws. North zone september 24 to november 20 and november 26 to. The dates are not final unless approved by the usfws in july. The proposed 201617 waterfowl hunting season regulations for fond du lac are as follows. Service proposes waterfowl hunting season 2015 2016. Digests are available at dnr customer service centers, wildlife field offices, license. Reserved waterfowl hunt drawing results posted sept. A child holding a duck call and a woman look off into the distance. Michigans waterfowl hunting basically goes the way local mallard and resident giant canada goose populations go.

The bands proposal for 201617 is essentially the same as that approved last year. Preserving michigans waterfowl and wetlands the exchange wzzmtv friday, april 29, 2016 the michigan wildlife councils jeff poet, steve wyckoff posted in all, explore habitats, spotlight stories tagged detroit, greatoutdoors, wildlifeconservation. Hunting season is always a special time of the year. Federal migratory bird hunting stamp duck stamp hip endorsement included automatically with purchase of the waterfowl hunting license. Rate your 201617 waterfowl season by paul wait every waterfowl season begins with renewed optimism of swarms of decoying ducks and geese, the camaraderie of sharing the blind with friends and family, enjoying excellent shots at working birds and perfect retrieves.

Duck seasons have been split into two segments in all three of state duckhunting zones this year. Waterfowl seasons opening date closing date daily limit hunting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset during the regular waterfowl season, unless posted. Youth waterfowl hunts at michigans wetland wonders. Mdha will mail waterfowl hunters a free copy of the standard edition stamp subject to availability if they send a self. Elk hunting is restricted by a lottery permit system. The regular waterfowl season returns for two weekend hunts in december, and late goose season continues into february in one goose management unit gmu in michigan. The dnr intensively manages restored wetlands by keeping them dry during a portion of the summer growing season and flooding them during spring and fall. During the hunting season, operators are on duty 8 am to 4. Back in the heart of the thumb, tkz sets out with northern flights cancelled for the early part of michigans goose season. In order to hunt ducks and geese in indiana, all individuals must have an indiana hunting license, an indiana waterfowl stamp privilege, and a free harvest information program hip validation number. The middle zone northern lower michigan will host a twoday continuation of the waterfowl season dec. 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. Great waterfowl hunting opportunities continue in michigan.

The departments waterfowl workgroup has established goals for duck hunting seasons that include maintaining michigan s waterfowl hunting heritage by increasing hunter recruitment and. All waterfowl hunters are urged to report bird bands to the u. The part of indiana north of a line extending east from the illinois border along state road 18 to u. Species, season, and areaa season dates teal statewide sept. Southeastern michigans premier waterfowl guide service sunrise waterfowl call us today at 1 734 7805347 to get you birds. The recommendations include 60day duck seasons in each of the states four waterfowl hunting zones, along with 107 days of canada goose hunting opportunity in the north and central zones 15 days in september, two days. The south zones twoday continuation of the waterfowl season occurs dec. A federal duck stamp for all persons age 16 years and older.

Whether you are planning on waiting patiently in a deer stand to bag that trophy buck or sitting knee deep in the marsh hoping to bag a band. The michigan dnrs holly vaughn gives you the update on the 2016 waterfowl hunting season. Michigans goose harvest relies heavily on homegrown canada geese. In 2012, michigan waterfowl hunters took about 371,000 waterfowl hunting trips.

Dnr migratory gamebird committee meeting march 9, 2016. Michigan hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. And dont laugh, but muskegon county wastewater is a great place to shoot ruddies and shovelers. Provided by mdnr its almost time to polish up the shotgun, warm up the retriever with some practice throws and don camouflage as the season nears for hunting ducks and geese in michigan. At nearly 10,000 acres, shiawassee river is the largest managed waterfowl area in michigan. A recap of the 2014 waterfowl season in northern michigan. Due to a change in timing of the federal and state regulation cycle process, this year and moving forward the michigan citizens waterfowl advisory.

Hunters have expressed how important it is to be able to hunt ducks and geese together, and the dates we have established fit the bill. Parties with at least one youth will be given priority. Michigans experimental early teal season will continue this year and will be held statewide sept. Being able to take advantage of all the hunting seasons is why the waterfowl hunter has put together the hunting dates for michigan. Selected hunters are randomly assigned to specific hunting areas and hunt time period, ranging from august through january. Dave drewry this week wraps up the 2016 waterfowl season, a 107 day liberal framework season once again as we have been after them since midoctober. As much as 85 percent of the ducks harvested in michigan originate in our state and the neighboring providence of ontario. Pointe mouillee a waterfowl mecca michigan wildlife council. In the 2016 survey, 157,028 ducks, 33,468 geese and 5,896 swans were. Michigans waterfowl season ended with a sky full of ducks, including mostly. This is the third and final year of the experimental season. Mi has been participating in this survey annually since 1991, and. The departments recommendations are the same as those made by the cwac. Southeastern michigans premier waterfowl hunting guide service.

Bluewinged teal and greenwinged teal only season dates. With a group of hunters that won this trip from an auction given by. Preliminary estimates of waterfowl harvest and hunter activity in the mississippi flyway during the 2016 and 2017 hunting seasons. Indiana dnr staff survey waterfowl in fall and winter. The michigan department of natural resources reminds waterfowl hunters that the regular waterfowl season returns for a. The middle zone northern lower michigan will host a two. If you witness a natural resource violation, report it immediately. Teal flocks nontarget waterfowl and coot flocks upper state year parties in range shot at % shot at in range shot at % shot at 67% ci % shot at iowa 2014 72 354 259 73. Dnr proposes 2016 migratory bird and waterfowl hunting.

The stamp is a voluntary purchase and does not replace the state waterfowl hunting license. These annual reports detail the 20152016 hunting season results. These annual reports detail the 20152016 hunting season results, habitat management activities and weekly waterfowl counts at each wetland wonder along with other important information. The cw ac met on january 9 to make recommendations for the 2016 17 waterfowl seasons. Service proposes waterfowl hunting season 2015 2016 frameworks. By howard meyerson michigans waterfowl hunting seasons are.

The michigan department of natural resources invites waterfowlers to bring their young hunters to one of michigans wetland wonders in october and november for a memorable hunting experience. The illinois department of natural resources today announced proposed waterfowl season dates and bag limits for the 201617 seasons. Call or text 8002927800, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Southwestern lake erie chapter needs dedicated volunteers to help.

Michigan waterfowl hunts continue into february outdoornews. Harvest opportunities and hunter compliance during 2014. See each of the species below for season information and bag limits. The opportunity to hunt and harvest game is abundant to all and with various seasons spanning throughout the year, the opportunity to get lost in a sportsmans paradise is always. Chester township, mi a tip from a nearby resident led a michigan dnr conservation officer to four men busted for waterfowl poaching at the start of the hunting season. Duck and goose harvest and hunting effort for all seasons combined in 2016 were. Fish and wildlife service has proposed continued liberal game bird season lengths and bag limits for the 201617 hunting seasons, due to steady or improving population numbers. Hunters can choose from several dates and locations for youth waterfowl hunts. A later announcement will either confirm or amend these dates. In michigan and wisconsin, duck populations were largely unchanged from the previous years estimates and their respective longterm averages. 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. 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. Located in rockwood, pointe mouillee is one of the largest. While we havent even full closed out the 2015 waterfowl season yet, planning is underway to set the season dates and bag limits for the waterfowl seasons for next year already.