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What's open to hunt in Michigan

In short

1 deer or turkey season is open in Michigan on Saturday, October 24, 2026: deer (Statewide).

Updated October 2026
Next opener
22 days
Regular Firearm Season · Statewide opens Nov 15
Open todayDeer · Statewide
License yearSep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Deer & turkey · Michigan · 2026-2027 license year
SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGWhitetail deerSTATEWIDEWhitetail deer · Statewide · Oct 1 – Nov 14, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes NOV 14Whitetail deer · Statewide · Nov 15 – Nov 30, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Dec 1 – Jan 1, 2027Whitetail deerZONE 1 & ZONE 2 (UP + N. LOWER)Whitetail deer · Zone 1 & Zone 2 (UP + N. Lower) · Dec 4 – Dec 13, 2026Whitetail deer · Zone 1 & Zone 2 (UP + N. Lower) · Dec 14 – Jan 1, 2027Whitetail deerZONE 3 (S. LOWER PENINSULA)Whitetail deer · Zone 3 (S. Lower Peninsula) · Dec 4 – Dec 20, 2026Whitetail deer · Zone 3 (S. Lower Peninsula) · Jan 2 – Jan 10, 2027TurkeyUNIT M (UPPER PENINSULA)Turkey · Unit M (Upper Peninsula) · Apr 18 – May 31, 2027TurkeyUNIT NN (N. LOWER PENINSULA)Turkey · Unit NN (N. Lower Peninsula) · Apr 18 – May 31, 2027TurkeyUNIT ZZ (S. LOWER PENINSULA)Turkey · Unit ZZ (S. Lower Peninsula) · May 2 – May 31, 2027TODAY OCT 24

Michigan season table·Michigan regulations·Always verify current dates with the state agency before you hunt.

Hunting in Michigan, answered

What deer and turkey seasons are open in Michigan today?

1 deer or turkey season is open in Michigan on Saturday, October 24, 2026: deer (Statewide).

When is the next hunting season opener in Michigan?

Regular Firearm Season (Statewide) opens in 22 days, on Sunday, November 15.