Michigan hunters can apply for antlerless deer permits

LANSING, MI (AP)--   Michigan hunters have about a month to apply for licenses to pursue antlerless deer. 

The Department of Natural Resources says the application period has begun and will continue through

August 15^th. 

Hunters can seek one license in any open deer management unit statewide.  A nonrefundable $5 fee is charged.

Hunters may apply for either one private-land or one public-land license online, or at any authorized license agent or DNR customer service center.

Young hunters, ages 9-16, can purchase one junior antlerless deer license over the counter through August 15^th.  A 9-year-old must be 10 by September 26^th to purchase the license.

Any leftover antlerless deer licenses not issued in the drawing will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis beginning September 9^th, until license quotas are met.