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Hunters and Anglers: 2025 Hunting Season Dates

As of today, several hunting seasons are still active or upcoming across Michigan. Below are the remaining dates, with upcoming or active seasons highlighted for easy reference.

Bear Hunting Season

  • Amasa (Period 3): Sept. 25 – Oct. 26
  • Baldwin: Oct. 3 – 9
  • Baraga (Period 3): Sept. 25 – Oct. 26
  • Bergland (Period 3): Sept. 25 – Oct. 26
  • Carney (Period 3): Sept. 25 – Oct. 26
  • Gwinn (Period 3): Sept. 25 – Oct. 26
  • Newberry (Period 3): Sept. 25 – Oct. 26

Crow Hunting Season

  • Aug. 1 – Sept. 30

Deer Hunting Season

  • Liberty (Youth) Hunt: Sept. 13 – 14 (Completed)
  • Early Antlerless Firearm: Sept. 20 – 21 (Completed)
  • Archery: Oct. 1 – Nov. 14 and Dec. 1 – Jan. 1, 2026
  • Independence Hunt: Oct. 16 – 19
  • Regular Firearm: Nov. 15 – 30
  • Muzzleloading: Dec. 5 – 14
  • Late Antlerless Firearm: Dec. 15 – Jan. 1, 2026
  • Extended Late Antlerless Firearm: Jan. 2 – 11, 2026
  • Extended Archery (select counties): through Jan. 31, 2026

Elk Hunting Season

  • Hunt Period 2: Dec. 13 – 21

Pheasant Hunting

  • Zone 1: Oct. 10 – 31
  • Zone 2: Oct. 20 – Nov. 14
  • Zone 3: Oct. 20 – Nov. 14 and Dec. 1 – Jan. 1

Quail Hunting

  • Oct. 20 – Nov. 14

Rabbit and Hare Hunting

  • Sept. 15 – March 31

Ruffed Grouse

  • Sept. 15 – Nov. 14
  • Dec. 1 – Jan. 1

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

  • Zone 1: Oct. 10 – 31

Squirrel (Fox and Gray)

  • Sept. 15 – March 31

Fall Turkey Season

  • TMU I: Sept. 15 – Nov. 14
  • TMU M: Sept. 15 – Nov. 14

Waterfowl Season

  • Coot – North Zone: Sept. 27 – Nov. 23 and Nov. 29 – 30
  • Coot – Middle Zone: Oct. 4 – Nov. 30 and Dec. 13 – 14
  • Coot – South Zone: Oct. 18 – Dec. 14 and Dec. 27 – 28
  • Duck – North Zone: Sept. 27 – Nov. 23 and Nov. 29 – 30
  • Duck – Middle Zone: Oct. 4 – Nov. 30 and Dec. 13 – 14
  • Duck – South Zone: Oct. 18 – Dec. 14 and Dec. 27 – 28
  • Muskegon County Wastewater GMU: Oct. 21 – Dec. 20

Woodcock Hunting

  • Sept. 15 – Oct. 29

Year-Round Hunting

These species may be hunted year-round statewide:

  • Ground squirrel (including chipmunks)
  • Porcupine
  • Red squirrel
  • Russian boar
  • Feral pigeon
  • House sparrow
  • Starling
  • Woodchuck

Summary

As of late September, bear hunting is in its final phase, with the third periods just beginning. Deer archery season kicks off October 1, while pheasant, quail, and waterfowl seasons follow soon after.
Hunters should review regulations for each area and species to ensure compliance.

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