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 Hunting Season Dates 2021
Season | Dates | Zone | Notes |
Early Firearm | Sept 18-19,2021 | Antlerless | |
Archery | Oct 1- Nov 14 & Dec 1- Jan 1 | Extended archery open till Jan 3 | |
Regular Firearm | Nov 15-30 | ||
Muzzleloading | Dec3-12,2021 | 1,2,3 | |
Late Firearm | Dec13, 2021- Jan 1, 2022 | Antlerless |
Michigan Spring Turkey Dates
April 17 through June 7
Black Bear Information
Bear Application Period May 1- June 1
Drawing results available July 6
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: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79119_79147_82102—,00.html
Link to Michigan State PDF: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/hunting_and_trapping_digest_461177_7.pdf
Michigan Hunting Licence: https://www.mdnr-elicense.com/