MICHIGAN
Michigan has a special season for hunting deer with thebow in 37 counties and regions from October 1 to November5. Special season in Alagan County is from October 1 toDecember 15. Special season for bear, October 1 to November5. Deer or bear may not be shot while they are in the water.Cross bows are prohibited. If a bow hunter is unsuccessfulduring the special season, he may procure a license to huntwith firearms or a bow during the regular season. Residents'bow license is $3.50; non-residents' is $10.00. Bow huntersmay not have any firearms in their possession during thespecial season. Bows must be unstrung while traveling in acar. In 1951, there were 20,000 bow licenses issued; theestimated kill is 2000 deer. Mr. E. E. Tucker, Assistant ChiefField Administrator, reports as follows:
