LANSING — A new coyote hunting and trapping season designed to address interspecies conflict and overabundance of the animals in Michigan will run for more than seven months starting next week.

The statewide coyote management season, approved earlier this year by the Natural Resources Commission, is open March 2 through Oct. 14.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Coyote hunting is allowed on private and public lands, with some restrictions.

• Coyote trapping is prohibited on public lands and commercial forest lands open to general public hunting during the management season.

• The take of coyotes is prohibited in state parks and recreation areas from April 1 to Sept. 14.

• Current hunting and trapping methods are allowed, except nonlethal cable restraints, which are prohibited.

• Coyote hunting with dogs is prohibited April 16 to July 7.

• All other applicable hunting and trapping season regulations must be followed, including trap-check requirements.

License requirements

A base license is required. A fur harvester license is required for all trappers and nonresident hunters. Resident hunters are only required to possess a base license.

For all trappers or nonresident hunters who want to participate in March or April: A 2025 base license is valid through March 31, 2026. Anyone who plans to purchase a 2025 fur harvester license in March or April 2026 must purchase their 2025 base license PRIOR to Feb. 28, 2026.

Carcass use and disposal

Coyote carcasses may be used or must be properly disposed of. Carcasses must be buried completely or wrapped and disposed of in a landfill. Private landowners may compost carcasses on their own land, as allowed by local authorities. For questions or definitions regarding the coyote management season, contact the Natural Resources Commission at NRC@Michigan.gov.