License: resident $15.00 · nonresident $200.00. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery | Oct 1 | Nov 14 | License |
| Archery (Late) | Dec 1 | Jan 1 | License |
| Firearms (Regular) | Nov 15 | Nov 30 | License |
| Muzzleloader | Dec 5 | Dec 14 | License |
| Late Antlerless Firearm | Jan 2 | Jan 11 | License |
Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Fall | Sep 15 | Nov 14 | License |
| Spring Gobbler | Apr 18 | May 31 | License |
Pheasant Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery (early: select units) | Sep 10 | Oct 21 | Draw |
| Firearms (select units) | Sep 10 | Oct 26 | Draw |
| Regular Season | Oct 15 | Nov 30 | License |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Sep 1 | Nov 9 | HIP |
Ruffed Grouse Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Sep 15 | Mar 31 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Oct 1 | Dec 7 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Oct 1 | Jan 31 | Stamp |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with MI Dept of Natural Resources (MIDNR) before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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