The Youth and Veterans/Active-Duty U.S. Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Weekend will be Sept. 18-19. This statewide hunt is for properly licensed youth 16 years old and younger and eligible veterans and active-duty U. S. military personnel.

Ducks, mergansers, geese, coots and moorhens may be harvested. The daily limits and species restrictions are the same as those allowed in the regular waterfowl hunting season. Adults accompanying youth hunters are not permitted to harvest these species during the hunt unless hunting during the September portion of the Canada goose hunting season. Youth 16 years old also must possess a waterfowl license and a federal duck stamp.

Participating veterans and active-duty U.S military personnel are required to possess documentation of verification afield and must present it upon request of a Michigan conservation officer, tribal conservation officer or any law enforcement officer. The following documentation along with a valid Michigan driver’s license or voter registration card will be accepted as proof of status: military ID, leave papers, duty papers, military orders, copy of DD Form 214, enhanced driver’s license or documentation from the Veterans Administration regarding disability status. Participating veterans and active-duty U.S. military personnel must possess a waterfowl license and a federal duck stamp.