The Michigan natural resource commission is a seven member public body whose members are appointed by senate. Everyone is encouraged to apply to be involved with hunting There are many different seasons offered , although it is cold it is while and it’s protected. Your license helps $61 million a year to conserve wildlife, public lands and waters.
Big Game: Deer, Bear, Elk
Small Game: Rabbit, Squirrel,Coyote
Bird: Turkey, Pheasant, Quail, Ruffed Grouse, Crow
Michigan Deer Hunting Season Dates 2021 – 2022
| Season | Dates | Zone | Notes |
| Liberty Hunt | Sept 11 – 12, 2021 | Youth and Hunters With Disabilities Hunt | |
| Early Antlerless Firearm | Sept. 18-19, 2021 | Extended archery open till Jan 3 | |
| Independence Hunt | Oct. 14-17, 2021 | Hunters With Disabilities Hunt | |
| Archery | Oct. 1 – Nov. 14 Dec. 1 – Jan. 1, 2022 | Extended Archery – Urban Deer Management Zone of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne Counties: Open through January 31, 2022 | |
| Regular Firearm | Dec. 13, 2021- Jan 1, 2022 | Nov. 15-30 | |
| Muzzleloading | Dec. 3-12, 2021 | 1 | |
| Dec. 3-12, 2021 | 2 | ||
| Dec. 3-12, 2021 | 3 | ||
| Late Antlerless Firearm | Dec. 13, 2021 – Jan.1, 2022 | ||
| Late January Antlerless Hunt | January 7-10, 2021 January 14-17, 2021 | Private land in Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, Oscoda and Presque Isle Counties only |
Reserved deer hunt permit application period: Jul. 15 – Aug. 15
Drawing Results Available Online: August 30
Michigan Spring Turkey Dates
April 17 through June 7
Michigan Fall Turkey Dates
September 15 through November 14
Black Bear Information
Bear Application Period May 1- June 1
Drawing results available July 6
Click here for the Michigan Bear Hunting Digest.
Michigan Hunting License
An annual base license is required for everyone who hunts for small game and additional license.
Purchase your hunting and fishing license at : https://www.mdnr-elicense.com/
| License | Resident | Nonresident |
| Annual all species | $26 | $76 |
| Hunt/ Fish Combo | $76 | $266 |
| Base License | $11 | $15 |
| Permit | ||
| Antlerless Deer | $20 | |
| Bear | $25 | N/A |
| Deer | $40 | $20 |
| Turkey | $15 | N/A |
You can apply for a Turkey Permit Jan 1- Feb 1
Michigan Hunting News
Populations have been restored for all the big game, irds offered for future generation use Michicang has a long rich tradition of hunting, it contribute to wildlife conservation and is good for economy, Individuals who receive a license are able to start hunting right away and do not need apprentice hunting unless it suggested by you.
You are able to find public lands online that help with giving back to hunting and these forests. It means a lot for everyone to be gathered together in a spirit of bonding that revolves around hunting.
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Official Links
Michigan State regulation site:
Link to Michigan State PDF:
Michigan Hunting Licence