Fall is one of the best times of the year to enjoy Michigan’s natural areas, and the state’s many hunting seasons offer even more reasons to get outside. Veterans or active-duty military personnel looking for some amazing hunting experiences at DNR-managed waterfowl areas are invited to take part in this month’s veterans preference hunt drawings.

The drawings will take place Nov. 10, 11 and 12 for properly licensed resident, active-duty U.S. military personnel and veterans. For entry requirements, check out the rules in the 2019 waterfowl digest.

To be eligible for the drawings, individual hunters must be active-duty military personnel or veterans; group hunters must have at least one member in their party who is active-duty military or a veteran. All hunters also must possess a waterfowl license and a federal duck stamp.

Veterans preference hunt drawings will take place at:

• Fennville Farm – Nov. 10 (p.m. hunt).
• Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge – Nov. 10 (a.m. hunt).
• Pointe Mouillee – Nov. 10 (a.m. and p.m. hunts).
• Fish Point – Nov. 11 (a.m. and p.m. hunts).
• Harsens Island – Nov. 11 (a.m. and p.m. hunts).
• Nayanquing Point – Nov. 11 (a.m. and p.m. hunts).
• Shiawassee River – Nov. 11 (a.m. and p.m. hunts).
• Muskegon County Wastewater – Nov. 12 (a.m. and p.m. hunts).

For season dates, bag limits and regulations, visit Michigan.gov/Waterfowl. Managed waterfowl hunt area maps are available at Michigan.gov/WetlandWonders.

Questions? Contact Holly Vaughn at 313-396-3863.