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MichiganDeer & Turkey Season Dates
2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for Michigan.
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Whitetail Deer
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Deer Season — Segment 1 | Oct 1, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026 | archery | |
| Regular Firearm Season | Nov 15, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 | firearms | |
| Archery Deer Season — Segment 2 | Dec 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | archery |
Regular Firearm Season: Fixed statewide dates each year.
Zone 1 & Zone 2 (UP + N. Lower)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzleloader Season — Zones 1 & 2 | Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026 | muzzleloader | |
| Late Season — Zones 1 & 2 | Dec 14, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | any |
Muzzleloader Season — Zones 1 & 2: Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Peninsula.
Late Season — Zones 1 & 2: Late antlerless/special licenses. Zone-dependent.
Zone 3 (S. Lower Peninsula)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzleloader Season — Zone 3 | Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 | muzzleloader | |
| Late Season — Zone 3 | Jan 2, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027 | any |
Muzzleloader Season — Zone 3: Southern Lower Peninsula — extended muzzleloader.
Late Season — Zone 3: Zone 3 late season extension.
Whitetail Deer source: michigan.gov
Turkey
Unit M (Upper Peninsula)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey — Unit M (UP) | Apr 18, 2027 – May 31, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey — Unit M (UP): 2026 change: spring TMUs reduced from 14 to 3. Mandatory harvest reporting within 72 hours. bearded turkey only
Unit NN (N. Lower Peninsula)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey — Unit NN (N. Lower) | Apr 18, 2027 – May 31, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey — Unit NN (N. Lower): Northern Lower Peninsula spring turkey unit. bearded turkey only
Unit ZZ (S. Lower Peninsula)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey — Unit ZZ Statewide TMU 0234 | May 2, 2027 – May 31, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey — Unit ZZ Statewide TMU 0234: Statewide TMU 0234 corrected start date is May 2 (not April 25 as printed). Southern Lower Peninsula. bearded turkey only
Turkey source: michigan.gov, michigan.gov
Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the Michigan state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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