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Michigan Approves Electronic Kill Tags for Hunters in 2026

1/17/2026

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In Michigan, the Natural Resources Commission approved an amendment allowing electronic kill tags via the Hunt Fish app starting March 1, 2026, for deer, bobcat, bear, fisher, marten, and otter.
The change aims to enhance convenience and reduce costs by facilitating disease testing.
Hunters can validate kills offline if cell service is unavailable.
Hunters must attach a durable tag to carcasses left at different locations.

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Story summary

In Michigan, the Natural Resources Commission approved an amendment allowing electronic kill tags via the Hunt Fish app starting March 1, 2026, for deer, bobcat, bear, fisher, marten, and otter.
The change aims to enhance convenience and reduce costs by facilitating disease testing.
Hunters can validate kills offline if cell service is unavailable.
Hunters must attach a durable tag to carcasses left at different locations.