Michigan · 2026–27 Edition
Michigan Hunting Seasons
Every open season we track in Michigan, on one page — each links to the full dates, zones, bag limits and shooting hours. All dates are held against Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Michigan Deer Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, gun and muzzleloader dates by zone, bag limits and shooting hours.
Michigan Deer season dates →Michigan Duck Season
✓ VerifiedWaterfowl zones, split segments, species bag limits and Duck Stamp info.
Michigan Duck season dates →Michigan Turkey Season
✓ VerifiedSpring and fall turkey dates and bag limits.
Michigan Turkey season dates →Michigan Bear Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates by method and zone, bag limits and check-in rules.
Michigan Bear season dates →Michigan Elk Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, muzzleloader and rifle season dates, tags and bag limits.
Michigan Elk season dates →Michigan Pheasant Season
✓ VerifiedSeason segments by zone, daily bag and possession limits.
Michigan Pheasant season dates →Michigan Squirrel Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Michigan Squirrel season dates →Michigan Rabbit Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Michigan Rabbit season dates →Michigan Dove Season
No open seasonMourning dove is not a game species in Michigan — voters rejected a hunting season by referendum in 2006. Here's why, and where to hunt doves nearby instead.
Why Michigan has no dove season →License & regulations
A Michigan hunting license is required for all of the above. Migratory birds also need HIP registration, and waterfowl need a Federal Duck Stamp.
Where to hunt
Public land access — wildlife management areas by county and acreage, plus the permits Michigan Department of Natural Resources requires beyond a hunting license.