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 Posted - 04/08/2009 : 20:31:22
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 6, 2009
Contact Rod Clute 517-373-1263 or Mary Dettloff 517 335-1014
Natural Resources Commission Sets 2009-2010 Elk Seasons
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission approved elk regulations for
the 2009-2010 season that will have slightly more licenses than last
year. There will also be an open season in October this year.
The early elk season will be Sept. 1-4 and Sept. 11-15 with 110
licenses. There will be 35 any-elk licenses and 75 antlerless-only
licenses available.
The new Oct. 13-21 season is designed to put pressure on elk in
agricultural areas before the animals move into traditional wintering
areas. A total of 110 licenses, 35 any-elk and 75 antlerless-only
licenses, will be available for this hunt. The October season is also
designed to reduce hunter congestion during the traditional December
hunt.
The traditional December hunt will be Dec. 8-15 with 160 licenses; 56
any-elk and 104 antlerless-only licenses.
The NRC also approved an optional January hunt with a maximum quota of
50 licenses if deemed necessary by Department of Natural Resources
wildlife officials. Last year, a January hunt with 40 licenses was
held.
In addition, Crawford County will be open to elk hunting this year to
target animals that have moved outside of Michigan’s traditional elk
range.
All elk licenses will be issued by lottery with an application period
of May 1- June 1.
The elk hunts are designed to maintain a winter herd of 800-900 animals
and limit the expansion of the herd beyond Michigan’s traditional elk
range.
The DNR is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use
and enjoyment of the state's natural resources for current and future
generations.
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Todd Alexander
ASC Membership Services Manager
talexander@team-asc.com
www.team-asc.com
734-552-4839
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Natural Resources Commission Sets 2009-2010 Elk Se
