Michigan Hunting

Deer Hunting Season. Turkey Hunting Season. Bear Hunting Season. The calendar tells us when hunting in Michigan begins, but cooler temperatures trigger our instincts. Whether we're camouflaged in tree stands or following our dogs' leads, thousands of acres of prime Michigan hunting grounds let us put our skills to the test. From big game to small, the thrill of the hunt is Pure Michigan.

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Hunting in Michigan

There are thousands of acres of forests and undeveloped land in every area of Michigan—the perfect home for a wide variety of deer and many other game animals and birds. Find a favorite hunting area, and be sure to check with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources about hunting seasons and permit requirements.

Photo courtesy of DNR photo David Kenyon

Hunting Season

If you’re new to Michigan and wish to do some hunting, there are outfitters and guides available. Michigan even has a few hunting preserves where you can hunt within a contained area and are guaranteed to be able to sight game animals.

Photo courtesy of DNR photo David Kenyon

Waterfowl Hunting

Michigan's rich dark soil makes for wonderful rolling sprawling crop land and wooded landscapes and lakes, and all combine for fantastic waterfowl hunting. Some of the best nesting habitat for geese in the country can be found here. Michigan's duck and goose hunting requires a Michigan small game license and waterfowl stamp.

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Hunting in Grayling

Bird Hunting in Grayling.

Photo courtesy of David Schmidt

Hen, Wild Turkey

Hunting plays an important role in the management of turkeys by regulating their numbers. Fall wild turkey hunting season begins October 6 - November 14, 2008.

Photo courtesy of DNR photo David Kenyon

Young Archer

Junior archery deer hunting, junior combination deer, junior small game, and junior fur harvester licenses are available to resident and nonresident hunters, ages 10-16, and grant the same privileges as the adult licenses.

Photo courtesy of DNR photo David Kenyon

Explore Michigan Hunting at Michigan.org