Michigan Deer hunters, don’t forget to apply for Pure Michigan Hunt

The Department of Natural Resources reminds deer hunters, while buying their deer licenses this year, to take a moment to purchase Pure Michigan Hunt applications, because there is still plenty of time to make 2016 the hunt of a lifetime.

Applications are on sale until Dec. 31, and three winners will be randomly drawn in January 2016. Applications are $5 each, in unlimited quantities, and can be purchased at any license agent or online atE-License.

Pure Michigan Hunt winners receive licenses including elk, bear, spring and fall turkey, and antlerless deer and first pick at a managed waterfowl hunt area, all to be used in the 2016 hunting season. Along with the hunting licenses, each winner will receive a hunting prize package valued at more than $4,000.

All three Pure Michigan Hunt winners have the flexibility to hunt many different places.

“Life gets very busy, but because of the Pure Michigan Hunt’s ‘golden ticket,’ all three winners have the ability to pick and choose hunt areas and times so they are able to work these hunts into their everyday lives,” said Jordyn Richardson, DNR wildlife technician. “They also have the option to transfer a license to someone else.”

Visit www.michigan.gov/pmh for more information and to purchase applications.

Related articles

• Michigan - Deadline approaching to refund deer license purchases (midwestdeerhunting.blogspot.com)
• Annual moose season begins in New Brunswick (cbc.ca)
• New Oregon Youth Waterfowl Hunt at Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge This Fall (ammoland.com)

Pure Michigan Hunt winners hit the woods for fall hunting season

Every year Pure Michigan Hunt winners get to spend their fall hunting season living out a big dream - pursuing elk, bear, antlerless deer, turkey and ducks in Michigan's outdoors. For the most recent group of winners, the hunting adventure has begun.
On Sept. 14, Frank Zrepskey of Algonac successfully harvested a large 6 x 7 bull elk with the help of his guide, Gene Skiba, and sons. Zrepskey used his 30.06, given to him by Michigan Gun Owners as part of his Pure Michigan Hunt prize package, to harvest the elk.
“This elk hunt was great. The weather was perfect, we saw lots of game, and when the right bull came along, we were successful,” said Zrepskey. “The whole Pure Michigan Hunt contest win has been a great experience for me!”

Bruce Shaneour of Osseo also was successful in his elk hunt. He harvested a nice 6 x 6 bull elk on Sept. 27 in the Vanderbilt area with help from his guide, Kevin Johnson of Big Boys Adventures. [Pictured: Bruce Shaneour, left, and guide Kevin Johnson with Shaneour's Pure Michigan Hunt elk.]
“What a hunt! The elk were in full rut and bugling all around us. I’ve hunted elk out west a few times, but I’ve never had an experience like this,” said Shaneour. “Kevin Johnson and his team at Big Boys Adventures were excellent. It was the most phenomenal Michigan elk footage they’ve ever captured.”
Bill Kring of Cadillac is still awaiting his chance to harvest a trophy Michigan bull elk.
Bear season is also under way for the Pure Michigan Hunt winners.

This year, there was a Pure Michigan Hunt license transfer of a bear tag. Kring generously transferred his bear tag to a Michigan veteran from Manton. This veteran had the opportunity to hunt with Rob Nixon, on land southwest of Cadillac, and was able to harvest a 217-pound black bear. The veteran reports having a great time on his hunt and being "extremely happy" with his harvest. [Pictured, a Michigan veteran from Manton (left) with the black bear he harvested and guide Rob Nixon.]
New this year, Pure Michigan Hunt winners can now transfer one or all of their licenses to another eligible hunter of their choice or keep the licenses for themselves. This will allow anyone to buy as many applications as they want for themselves and others instead of needing to know someone else’s driver’s license number, address and birthdate to apply for the other hunter.
All three Pure Michigan Hunt winners have the flexibility to hunt many different times and places, with the ability to pick and choose hunt areas and seasons that fit into their schedules.
For hunters who dream of experiences like this, there's still plenty of time to make 2015 the hunt of a lifetime by applying for the Pure Michigan Hunt. Along with all of the hunting licenses, each winner will receive a hunting prize package valued at more than $4,000. Visit www.michigan.gov/puremichiganhunt for more information and to purchase applications.
Waterfowl season is coming up next for the Pure Michigan Hunt winners; look for more about their adventures coming soon.

Pure Michigan Hunt Series Continues With Bear Success!

We are following the the three recent Pure Michigan Hunt winners with a video series, and bear season has wrapped up across the state. Click the play button to find out all about their bear hunts.

A Pure Michigan Hunt winner receives elk, bear, spring and fall turkey hunting licenses, and first pick opening morning at a premier managed waterfowl hunt area. And that's not all - a $4,000 ultimate hunting prize package donated by great hunting partners is also included!

When buying your license for firearm deer season, don't forget to purchase your chance to win the hunt of a lifetime. Grab as many $4 Pure Michigan Hunt applications as you wish at www.michigan.gov/puremichiganhunt.

Related articles

• Feathers flew for Pure Michigan Hunt winners during waterfowl season (family-outdoors.blogspot.com)
• Pure Michigan Hunt prize package continues to grow (family-outdoors.blogspot.com)
• Pure Michigan Hunt winners harvest bear and elk (family-outdoors.blogspot.com)
• Michigan: Apply for elk and bear licenses now through June 1 (family-outdoors.blogspot.com)
• Pure Michigan Hunt shoots to score big with help from hunting industry, sportsmen's groups (family-outdoors.blogspot.com)
• Results of Michigan Elk Drawing Posted (family-outdoors.blogspot.com)
• Michigan Antlerless deer application results now available; remaining licenses go on sale Sept. 10 (midwestdeerhunting.blogspot.com)
• Michigan :Last Day to purchase 2013 bear and elk hunting applications (family-outdoors.blogspot.com)
• Bear license drawing results posted; leftover licenses on sale in July (family-outdoors.blogspot.com)

Time is running out to apply for the Pure Michigan Hunt!

Seal of Michigan

Purchase unlimited $4 Pure Michigan Hunt applications for a chance to win the ultimate hunting prize package! Three lucky winners will be randomly selected mid-January 2013 and will receive an elk and bear license, crossbow package, hunting gear and much more!  The deadline to purchase an application is Dec. 31.  You can apply as many times as you like.  You can purchase a Pure Michigan Hunt application anywhere licenses are sold or online at www.mdnr-elicense.com (Item #300 under miscellaneous).

For more information on the Pure Michigan Hunt, including a full prize list, visit www.michigan.gov/puremichiganhunt.

Related articles

• This Pure Michigan Hunt winner could be you - apply today for the hunt of a lifetime (midwestdeerhunting.blogspot.com)