North Manitou Island Hunts

Licenses for the archery, October 1-31, muzzleloading and regular firearm, November 1 - 9, deer hunting seasons will be awarded by lottery. The application deadline for the primative season is Sept. 24, and Oct.16 for the regular season. There is an application fee. For information, contact the Park Superintendent, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front Street, Empire, MI 49630; 231-326-5134, or visit the park online at the National Parks Service Web Page.

Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge Deer Hunting

Contact the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge (6975 Mower Rd, Saginaw, MI 48601) at 989-777-5930 or visit them online at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Web Page. 

Shiawassee River State Game Area Deer Hunting

Contact the DNR Field Office (225 E. Spruce St., St. Charles, MI 48655) at 989-865-6211. The deadline for application is August 1, 2008. Shiawassee River SGA deer hunt information and application.

Hoffmaster State Park

This park will be scheduling a managed antlerless deer hunt. Contact the DNR Field Office (621 N. 10th St., Plainwell, MI 49080) at 231-798-3711. The application deadline for this hunt is September 5, 2008. Hoffmaster SP deer hunt information and application.

Fort Custer Training Center

The training center is sponsoring a Freedom Hunt for hunters eligible to participate in the Oct. 16-19 deer hunt for persons with disabilities. To apply, contact Fort Custer Training Center-ENV, 2501 26th St., Augusta, MI, 49012;269-731-6570; www.fortcusterhunt.org. The application deadline is Oct. 1, 2008.