Hunting in Michigan
Everything you need to hunt legally in Michigan. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
March 1 - March 31 (following year)
Wildlife Agency
MI DNR
Draw System
preference points
Updated: January 2026
Michigan Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Michigan.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Michigan based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
4 species tracked
Find all Michigan hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $31 resident
Compare Michigan hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
16 species covered
Michigan bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Michigan hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Michigan hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Michigan License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Base Hunting | $31.00 | $351.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $26.00 | $76.00 |
| Combo Hunt/Fish | $76.00 | $276.00 |
| Deer License (regular) | $20.00 | $200.00 |
Michigan Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Michigan.
Deer
Archery
Oct 1
to Nov 14
Deer
Archery
Dec 1
to Jan 1
Deer
Rifle
Nov 15
to Nov 30
Deer
Muzzleloader (Lower Peninsula)
Dec 6
to Dec 22
Turkey
Apr 20
to May 31
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
MI DNR
Digital License Info: Digital licenses accepted via MI DNR Hunt Fish app. Reliable state-built system.
Hunter Education
Michigan requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Michigan.
Store Your Michigan License in Hunter Passport
Keep your MI hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.