When does deer season start in Michigan?

No current deer opener is listed for Michigan yet. Check Michigan DNR for the latest published dates.

When is Michigan's firearm deer season?

Michigan does not have a firearm deer row in the current data set yet. Check Michigan DNR for firearm, rifle, or general deer season details.

When does spring turkey open in Michigan?

A current spring turkey opener is not listed for Michigan yet. Check Michigan DNR for the latest turkey dates.

Do I need a license to hunt in Michigan?

Yes. Hunters generally need the appropriate Michigan hunting license, and some seasons may require tags, permits, stamps, or zone-specific authorizations. Confirm final requirements with Michigan DNR.

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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.

Last verified: June 15, 2026 · Source: Michigan DNR

Waterfowl

32 listed rows

Common Gallinule, Virginia Rail, Sora Rail, Wilson's Snipe

Firearm

Closed

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Statewide season

Zone: Statewide

Common Gallinule, Virginia Rail, Sora Rail, Wilson's Snipe

General

Closed

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Zone: Statewide

Coot, Duck and Merganser

General

Closed

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Oct. 3 - Nov. 29 and Dec. 12-13

Zone: Middle Zone

Coot, Duck and Merganser

Firearm

Closed

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Oct. 3 - Nov. 29 and Dec. 12-13

Zone: Middle Zone

Coot, Duck and Merganser

General

Closed

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Sept. 26 - Nov. 22 and Nov. 28-29

Zone: North Zone

Coot, Duck and Merganser

General

Closed

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Oct. 17 - Dec. 13 and Dec. 26-27

Zone: South Zone

Coot, Duck and Merganser

Firearm

Closed

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Oct. 17 - Dec. 13 and Dec. 26-27

Zone: South Zone

Coot, Duck and Merganser

Firearm

Closed

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Sept. 26 - Nov. 22 and Nov. 28-29

Zone: North Zone

Dark Goose

General

Closed

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Zone: North Zone

Dark Goose

General

Closed

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Sept. 1-30 and Oct. 3 - Dec. 18

Zone: Middle Zone

Dark Goose

General

Closed

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Sept. 1-30, Oct 17 - Dec. 13, Dec. 26 - Jan. 3 and Feb. 6-15

Zone: South Zone

Dark Goose

Firearm

Closed

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Zone: North Zone

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Dark Goose

Firearm

Closed

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Sept. 1-30, Oct. 17 - Nov. 4 and Dec. 19 - Feb. 14

Zone: Allegan County GMU

Dark Goose

General

Closed

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Sept. 1-30, Oct. 17 - Nov. 4 and Dec. 19 - Feb. 14

Zone: Allegan County GMU

Dark Goose

Firearm

Closed

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Sept. 1-30, Oct. 17 - Dec. 13, Dec. 26 - Jan. 3 and Feb. 6-15

Zone: South Zone

Dark Goose

Firearm

Closed

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Zone: Muskegon County WS GMU

Dark Goose

Firearm

Closed

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Sept. 1-30 and Oct. 3 - Dec. 18

Zone: Middle Zone

Dark Goose

General

Closed

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Zone: Muskegon County WS GMU

Light Goose

General

Closed

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Sept. 1-30, Oct 17 - Dec. 13, Dec. 26 - Jan. 3 and Feb. 6-15

Zone: South Zone

Light Goose

Firearm

Closed

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Sept. 1-30 and Oct. 3 - Dec. 18

Zone: Middle Zone

Light Goose

Firearm

Closed

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Zone: North Zone

Light Goose

Firearm

Closed

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Sept. 1-30, Oct. 17 - Nov. 4 and Dec. 19 - Feb. 14

Zone: Allegan County GMU

Light Goose

Firearm

Closed

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Sept. 1-30, Oct. 17 - Dec. 13, Dec. 26 - Jan. 3 and Feb. 6-15

Zone: South Zone

Light Goose

Firearm

Closed

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Zone: Muskegon County WS GMU

Light Goose

General

Closed

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Zone: North Zone

Light Goose

General

Closed

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Zone: Muskegon County WS GMU

Light Goose

General

Closed

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Sept. 1-30 and Oct. 3 - Dec. 18

Zone: Middle Zone

Light Goose

General

Closed

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Sept. 1-30, Oct. 17 - Nov. 4 and Dec. 19 - Feb. 14

Zone: Allegan County GMU

Teal

Early Season

Closed

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Early teal season

Zone: Statewide

Teal

Early Teal

Closed

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Zone: Statewide

Waterfowl

Youth

Closed

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Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend

Zone: Statewide

Waterfowl

Veterans and Active-Duty Military

Closed

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Veterans and Active-Duty U.S. Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days

Zone: Statewide

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