This year, 57,162 hunters applied for either a preference point or bear license, and 7,080 bear licenses were awarded.

• Hunt period 1 begins Sept. 9 for Bergland, Baraga, Amasa, Carney, Gwinn, Newberry and Drummond Island bear management units.
• Red Oak, Baldwin and Gladwin units open Sept. 13.

Check drawing results and get the information you need to be ready for bear season at Michigan.gov/Bear.