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2022 Pure Michigan Hunt applications now available

Pure Michigan Hunt applications are on sale from March 1 to Dec. 31. You could walk away with a hunting package worth thousands, as well as licenses for elk, bear, spring and fall turkey, and antlerless deer, and the first pick at a managed waterfowl hunt area. Don't miss out on your shot at Michigan's ultimate hunt! Visit Michigan.gov/PMH for more details, to purchase an application(s) or for information about our great sponsors. 


2021 Pure Michigan Hunt recipients

Mike VanHouten of Hudsonville, Ben Sprowl of Delton and Adam Ruggles of Three Rivers — the most recent Pure Michigan Hunt recipients — are gearing up for a great year of hunting. 

Pure Michigan Hunt recipient Mike VanHouten

Mike VanHouten, 2021 Pure Michigan Hunt recipient

Pure Michigan Hunt recipient Ben Sprowl

Ben Sprowl, 2021 Pure Michigan Hunt recipient

Pure Michigan Hunt Recipient Adam Ruggles

Adam Ruggles, 2021 Pure Michigan Hunt recipient

There were more than 73,000 applications purchased during the 2020 application period, which was a 34% increase over 2019. Each $5 Pure Michigan Hunt application helps fund Michigan's wildlife habitat restoration and management.