Important Reminders
- Feb. 28, 2018 is the last day to purchase a 2017 base license!
- 2017 fur harvester licenses are valid May 1, 2017 – April 30, 2018.
Thank you for contributing to the conservation of Michigan's natural resources.
Beaver and Otter Trappers – Don’t Forget to Get Your Base License!
A 2017 base license is required to purchase a 2017 fur harvester license.
All those who hunt and trap furbearing animals must have a valid base license and fur harvester license.
If fur takers do not purchase a 2017 base license by Feb. 28, 2018, they cannot purchase a fur harvester license in the months of March or April.
Base and fur harvester licenses can be purchased at license agents, DNR Customer Service Centers, or online at E-License.
For more information visit mi.gov/trapping.
Fur Harvesting Opportunities
Hunting Seasons
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Coyote hunting season is open year-round statewide. (Michigan residents can hunt coyote with a base license.)
Trapping Seasons
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Raccoon trapping season is open through March 31.
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Beaver and otter trapping season in Units A* and B is open through April 15 and in Unit C is open through March 31.
*Beaver and otter trapping season in Unit A extends through Apr. 30 on designated trout streams; see page 52 of the Hunting and Trapping Digest for more details.
Opossum, weasels and skunks can be taken year-round with a valid license.
See the Hunting and Trapping Digest for bag limits and additional regulations for fur harvesting in Michigan.
Places to Hunt/Trap
 No matter where you are in Michigan, you can find public hunting land with Mi-HUNT. This interactive map application, which now works on mobile devices, contains the most up-to-date information to help you plan your next hunting trip. Mi-HUNT includes both public hunting land and private land open to the public for hunting.
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Questions? Call 517-284-WILD (9453)
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