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We set out to create the most simplified guide to Michigan hunting seasons for 2021-2022.
Want to find out season dates, learn about regulations and bag limits, understand license requirements, and get access helpful links?
Then you’ll love the info outlined in today’s guide. Let’s dive right in.
Michigan has a long rich tradition of hunting and wildlife conservation.
Early Antlerless, Firearms: September 18, 2021 - September 19, 2021
Liberty Hunt: September 11, 2021 - September 12, 2021
Independence Hunt: October 14, 2021 - October 17, 2021
Archery: October 1, 2021 - November 14, 2021 and December 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Regular Firearm: November 15, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Muzzleloader: December 3, 2021 - December 12, 2021
Late Anterless, Firearms: December 13, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Fall General Season: September 15, 2021 - November 14, 2021
Spring General Season: April 17, 2022 - June 7, 2022
Cottontail Rabbit: September 15, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Snowshoe Hare: September 15, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Pheasant (Male only): October 10, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Grouse, Ruffed: September 15, 2021 - November 14, 2021 and December 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Grouse, Sharp-tailed: October 10 - October 31, 2021
Squirrel (Fox and Gray): September 15, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Opossum, Porcupine, Weasel, Red Squirrel, Skunk, Ground Squirrel, Woodchuck, Feral Swine, Feral Pigeons, Starling, House Sparrows: Open season
See the map below for a breakdown of Michigan's hunting zones:
Deer bag limits: 1
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/
Antlered deer have at least one antler that extends 3 inches above the skull.
You cannot bait.
You don't need to wear orange when bowhunting.
Official State Site: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/
Deer season ends January 1, 2022 in Michigan.
Michigan's deer hunting seasons starts as early as October 1, 2021 for the early archery season.
The liberty hunt is September 11, 2021 - September 12, 2021 in Michigan.
