Michigan Turkey Season 2026
Michigan turkey season dates start with Apr 18-May 31, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Michigan's listed 2026 spring turkey season runs Apr 18-May 31, 2026.
Spring Wild Turkey opens Apr 18, 2026 and closes May 31, 2026.
Spring Wild Turkey opens Apr 18, 2026 and closes May 1, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Michigan DNR.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Fall Firearm
2025 fall season
Zone: TMU M
Wild Turkey
Fall Firearm
2025 fall season
Zone: TMU I
Wild Turkey
Fall
2025 fall season
Zone: TMU I
Wild Turkey
Fall
2025 fall season
Zone: TMU M
Wild Turkey
Spring
2026 spring season; Hunt 0110
Zone: TMU M
Wild Turkey
Spring
2026 spring season; Hunt 0301
Zone: TMU ZZ (private land)
Wild Turkey
Spring
2026 spring season; Hunt 0302
Zone: TMU ZZ
Wild Turkey
Spring
2026 spring season; Hunt 0134
Zone: TMU NN
Wild Turkey
Spring
2026 spring season; Hunt 0303
Zone: TMU ZZ May
Wild Turkey
Spring
2026 spring season; Hunt 0234
Zone: Statewide TMU
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Michigan Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in Michigan?
September 15, 2025 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Michigan — fall firearm wild turkey runs Sep 15-Nov 14, 2025. Confirm zone and permit details with Michigan DNR.
What are the 2026 turkey season dates in Michigan?
Michigan lists 10 turkey season windows: Fall Firearm Wild Turkey (Sep 15-Nov 14, 2025); Fall Firearm Wild Turkey (Sep 15-Nov 14, 2025); Fall Wild Turkey (Sep 15-Nov 14, 2025); Fall Wild Turkey (Sep 15-Nov 14, 2025); Spring Wild Turkey (Apr 18-May 31, 2026); Spring Wild Turkey (Apr 18-May 31, 2026); Spring Wild Turkey (Apr 18-May 1, 2026); Spring Wild Turkey (Apr 18-May 1, 2026); and more. Always verify against Michigan DNR before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in Michigan?
Yes — Michigan lists separate turkey seasons for Fall Firearm Wild Turkey, Fall Wild Turkey, Spring Wild Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Michigan DNR.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Michigan?
Yes. Michigan generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Michigan DNR.