Michigan bear harvest slips slightly during 2023 season
Hunters registered a total of 1,905 black bears in Michigan during 2023 seasons, according to preliminary figures from the DNR. That total is down 68 animals from last year, but almost identical to the 1,907 bruins checked during 2021.
State licensed hunters accounted for 1,844 of the total harvest this year and 61 were tagged by tribal members.
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