IRON MOUNTAIN — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources provided an update this week on deer hunting regulations that take effect this fall in the Upper Peninsula, after actions taken July 11 by the Natural Resources Commission.

The full package includes changes that won’t begin until after the 2024 seasons have ended, with further updates to come.

For the fall 2024 seasons:

— A 3-point antler point restriction was implemented on the single deer license in Deer Management Unit 122, which is mostly in south Dickinson County.

— In the western central part of the Upper Peninsula, in DMU 352 when using a universal antlerless deer license, it is required to also have an antlerless deer hunting access permit. DMU 352 is made up of DMUs 027, 036, 152 and 252. It will have 500 access permits available. The application period closes Aug. 15. For each deer harvested, you will need one antlerless deer hunting access permit for the DMU you’re hunting in, plus one universal antlerless deer license.

— The eastern central part of the U.P., DMU 351, is closed to antlerless hunting with a universal antlerless deer license. DMU 351 includes DMUs 017, 021, 117, 149, 249 and 349.

— Antlerless deer can be taken in DMUs 017, 021, 027, 036, 117, 149, 152, 249, 252 and 349 during archery season on the single deer license or the combination deer license until Dec. 10.

Also:

— Baiting regulations remain unchanged from 2023.

— Antler point restrictions, with the exception of DMU 122, remain unchanged from 2023.

— The combination license, with opportunity for two antlered deer, remains unchanged from 2023.

The Wisconsin DNR reminds hunters and trappers that the deadline to apply for a bobcat or fisher permit is Thursday. The drawing will occur in mid-August, and successful applicants will be notified through their Go Wild account.

The Michigan DNR reported this U.P. activity:

Little Bay de Noc: Walleye anglers reported a slight uptick in action. Anglers had some luck trolling crawler harnesses, pitching jigs or casting reaction-style snap lures and were fishing the bottom of the drop-offs. Perch anglers reported slow fishing. Smallmouth anglers reported fair to good fishing and had success casting baits that resemble gobies.

Manistique: Anglers reported good salmon and steelhead fishing. Trolling spoons and flasher/fly combinations was reported to have worked best. Anglers reported success with green and blue color combinations. Some anglers fishing for walleye in the river had limited success.

Keweenaw Bay/Huron Bay: Anglers were quite successful in the last week. Those trolling found lake trout and salmon in waters above and below 100 feet, with most big catches being above the 100-foot mark. Anglers who went out and jigged were also quite successful with lake trout. Some anglers spent mornings in Huron Bay successfully jigging for whitefish as well.

Traverse Bay/South Portage Entry Canal: Anglers were very successful in the last week while trolling and jigging. Jigging trips mainly produced lake trout, while trolling anglers found lake trout, Chinook salmon, coho salmon and brown trout. Fish were caught throughout the water column, with most of the kept fish being caught from above 120 feet.

Grand Marais: Fishing pressure was low, but when anglers did get out on the water, they were catching their limits of lake trout. Anglers were trolling the shipping channel in 150 to 300 feet of water.