LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Tuesday, November 15 marks the opening day of firearm deer season in Michigan, and the Michigan DNR wants to remind Michigan hunters of the new policies and laws this year.

New this year is the mandatory harvest reporting requirement, which means hunters must report their deer using a couple of different options within 72 hours of their harvest.

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For reporting, hunters can use the online DNR web page, the new Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app, or stop by a DNR office.

They also remind hunters to dress accordingly as there may be some snow on the ground come Tuesday.