Michigan Waterfowl Season
Michigan waterfowl season rows are listed below as agency data becomes available.
Quick answer
Michigan season dates are listed below as soon as usable dates are available from Michigan DNR.
Use the agency link on this page to confirm final regulations, license rules, and zone details before you hunt.
Waterfowl
32 listed rowsCommon Gallinule, Virginia Rail, Sora Rail, Wilson's Snipe
General
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Zone: Statewide
Common Gallinule, Virginia Rail, Sora Rail, Wilson's Snipe
Firearm
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Statewide season
Zone: Statewide
Coot, Duck and Merganser
Firearm
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Oct. 17 - Dec. 13 and Dec. 26-27
Zone: South Zone
Coot, Duck and Merganser
General
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Oct. 17 - Dec. 13 and Dec. 26-27
Zone: South Zone
Coot, Duck and Merganser
Firearm
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Oct. 3 - Nov. 29 and Dec. 12-13
Zone: Middle Zone
Coot, Duck and Merganser
General
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Oct. 3 - Nov. 29 and Dec. 12-13
Zone: Middle Zone
Coot, Duck and Merganser
Firearm
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Sept. 26 - Nov. 22 and Nov. 28-29
Zone: North Zone
Coot, Duck and Merganser
General
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Sept. 26 - Nov. 22 and Nov. 28-29
Zone: North Zone
Dark Goose
General
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Zone: North Zone
Dark Goose
Firearm
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Sept. 1-30 and Oct. 3 - Dec. 18
Zone: Middle Zone
Dark Goose
Firearm
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Zone: Muskegon County WS GMU
Dark Goose
General
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Sept. 1-30, Oct. 17 - Nov. 4 and Dec. 19 - Feb. 14
Zone: Allegan County GMU
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dark GooseGeneral · Middle ZoneSept. 1-30 and Oct. 3 - Dec. 18 | dates not listed | Closed |
| Dark GooseGeneral · Muskegon County WS GMU | dates not listed | Closed |
| Dark GooseGeneral · South ZoneSept. 1-30, Oct 17 - Dec. 13, Dec. 26 - Jan. 3 and Feb. 6-15 | dates not listed | Closed |
| Dark GooseFirearm · South ZoneSept. 1-30, Oct. 17 - Dec. 13, Dec. 26 - Jan. 3 and Feb. 6-15 | dates not listed | Closed |
| Dark GooseFirearm · North Zone | dates not listed | Closed |
| Dark GooseFirearm · Allegan County GMUSept. 1-30, Oct. 17 - Nov. 4 and Dec. 19 - Feb. 14 | dates not listed | Closed |
| Light GooseFirearm · North Zone | dates not listed | Closed |
| Light GooseFirearm · Allegan County GMUSept. 1-30, Oct. 17 - Nov. 4 and Dec. 19 - Feb. 14 | dates not listed | Closed |
| Light GooseGeneral · Muskegon County WS GMU | dates not listed | Closed |
| Light GooseGeneral · Middle ZoneSept. 1-30 and Oct. 3 - Dec. 18 | dates not listed | Closed |
| Light GooseGeneral · Allegan County GMUSept. 1-30, Oct. 17 - Nov. 4 and Dec. 19 - Feb. 14 | dates not listed | Closed |
| Light GooseFirearm · Middle ZoneSept. 1-30 and Oct. 3 - Dec. 18 | dates not listed | Closed |
| Light GooseFirearm · South ZoneSept. 1-30, Oct. 17 - Dec. 13, Dec. 26 - Jan. 3 and Feb. 6-15 | dates not listed | Closed |
| Light GooseGeneral · South ZoneSept. 1-30, Oct 17 - Dec. 13, Dec. 26 - Jan. 3 and Feb. 6-15 | dates not listed | Closed |
| Light GooseFirearm · Muskegon County WS GMU | dates not listed | Closed |
| Light GooseGeneral · North Zone | dates not listed | Closed |
| TealEarly Season · StatewideEarly teal season | dates not listed | Closed |
| TealEarly Teal · Statewide | dates not listed | Closed |
| WaterfowlYouth · StatewideYouth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend | dates not listed | Closed |
| WaterfowlVeterans and Active-Duty Military · StatewideVeterans and Active-Duty U.S. Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days | dates not listed | Closed |
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