Why did the DNR establish an application for a private land antlerless deer license?
In the past, in many of the DMUs in the Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan, the demand for private land antlerless deer licenses exceed the quota. In 2007, the last year all private land antlerless deer licenses were sold over the counter (OTC), on first-come, first-served basis, 10 DMUs sold out of private land antlerless deer licenses before 5:00 pm the first day they went on sale, one DMU sold out in 15 minutes. To provide everyone with an equal opportunity to acquire a private land antlerless deer license, the lottery was established. See the 2009 Michigan Antlerless Deer Hunting Guide for additional information.