| Michigan is an excellent state for black bear | | | | registration station. You cannot remove the seal |
| hunting, and as with any other type of game | | | | until the carcass is either processed, butchered or |
| there are specific rules and regulations. This article | | | | tanned. |
| is designed to give you a basic idea of the rules | | | | You cannot hunt a bear in or around its den. |
| set forth by Michigan when bear hunting. Hopefully | | | | You're not allowed harass or trick a bear out of |
| this will simplify the language in these regulations | | | | it's done to harvest it. No non-resident of Michigan |
| for the average hunter. | | | | is allowed to assist or guide someone when bear |
| First, you're only allowed to hunt and actually | | | | hunting. You're limited to only one bear per year |
| harvest a black bear if you have a bear harvest | | | | and you cannot trade your license to another |
| license. The license must be yours and in your | | | | person. You're not allowed to harvest any cubs or |
| name, and be for the bear management unit | | | | a sow (female bear) accompanied by cubs. |
| where you are hunting. You're not allowed to use | | | | You're required to wear an outfit that contains at |
| firearms in the Red Oak Management Unit during | | | | least 50 percent of hunter safety orange when |
| archery-only season; check with your local DNR | | | | hunting bears with a firearm or crossbow. If |
| office to confirm archery season dates. | | | | you're hunting with a traditional bow you're |
| Immediately after you've successfully killed a bear | | | | exempt from this rule. You can use a tree stand |
| you'll need to attach the kill tag provided with | | | | or platform to hunt bears during the designated |
| your bear hunting license to the bears lower jaw. | | | | season. You must carry all permits and licenses |
| You have 72 hours to get the bear sealed after | | | | when out hunting or locating a bear. |
| the kill; this can be done at any DNR office or | | | | |