Hunting Season is always a special time of the year. Whether you are planning on waiting patiently in a deer stand to bag that trophy buck or sitting knee deep in the marsh hoping to bag a band. Being able to take advantage of all the hunting seasons is why The Waterfowl Hunter has put together the hunting dates for Michigan.
These dates serve as a general guide for more specific hunting visit Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources.Â
Deer
| Hunt Type | First Day | Last Day |
|---|---|---|
| Early Antlerless Firearm | Sept. 16, 2017 | Sept. 17, 2017 |
| Liberty Hunt *Youth & Hunters With Disabilities Hunt* | Sept. 16, 2017 | Sept. 17, 2017 |
| Independence Hunt *Hunters With Disabilities Hunt* | Oct. 19, 2017 | Oct. 22, 2017 |
| Archery | Oct. 1, 2017 | Nov. 14, 2017 |
| Archery | Dec. 1, 2017 | Jan. 1, 2018 |
| Regular Firearm | Nov. 15, 2017 | Nov. 30, 2017 |
| Late Antlerless Firearm | Dec. 18, 2017 | Jan. 1, 2018 |
Muzzleloading
| Zone | First Day | Last Day |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Dec. 1, 2017 | Dec. 10, 2017 |
| Zone 2 | Dec. 1, 2017 | Dec. 10, 2017 |
| Zone 3 | Dec. 1, 2017 | Dec. 17, 2017 |
Wild Turkey
| Season | First Day | Last Day |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Season | April 17, 2017 | May 31, 2017 |
Woodcock
| First Day | Last Day |
|---|---|
| Sept. 23, 2017 | Nov. 6, 2017 |
Oppossum, Porcupine, Weasel, Red Squirrel, Skunk, Ground Squirrel, Woodchuck, Feral Swine, Feral Pigeons, Starling, House Sparrows
| May be taken year-round with a valid Michigan hunting license. |