Michigan Bag Limits
Complete daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for hunting and fishing in Michigan.
Michigan Bag Limits
Complete guide to daily limits, possession limits, season limits, and size restrictions for hunting and fishing in Michigan. Updated for the current season.
Big Game
3 species
Game Birds
6 species
Fish Species
5 species
Total Species
16
Big Game
3 species in Michigan
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer | 1 | - | Per license/combo held | Antler point restrictions in many areas |
| Black Bear | 1 | - | 1 per year | Draw required; UP best odds |
| Elk | 1 | - | 1 per lifetime | Northern LP only; draw required |
Upland Birds
3 species in Michigan
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Turkey | 1 | - | 2 per year | Spring and fall seasons |
| Pheasant | 3 | 6 | - | Southern MI and thumb area |
| Grouse | 5 | 10 | - | Ruffed grouse; UP excellent |
Fish
5 species in Michigan
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Size Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 5 | - | - | 15" minimum | - |
| Northern Pike | 5 | - | - | 24" minimum | - |
| Smallmouth Bass | 5 | - | - | 12" minimum | - |
| Lake Trout | 2 | - | - | - | Great Lakes regulations |
| Steelhead | 3 | - | - | - | Lake Michigan tributaries |
Michigan Special Notes
Michigan Upper Peninsula offers remote wilderness hunting. Antler restrictions vary by DMU.
Michigan Regulations Overview
State wildlife agency and regulations information
- Species Covered
- 16 species with regulations
- Big Game Species
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- White-tailed Deer
- Black Bear
- Elk
- Wildlife Agency
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Last verified: January 2026
Michigan Bag Limits FAQ
Common questions about harvest limits in Michigan
What is the deer bag limit in Michigan?
In Michigan, the daily deer limit is 1 with a season limit of Per license/combo held. Antler point restrictions in many areas
What big game can I hunt in Michigan?
Michigan regulates: White-tailed Deer, Black Bear, Elk. Each species carries its own daily, possession, and (where applicable) season limit on the table above.
What are the headline fishing limits in Michigan?
Top species in Michigan: Walleye 5/day (15" minimum); Northern Pike 5/day (24" minimum); Smallmouth Bass 5/day (12" minimum); Lake Trout 2/day. Water-body-specific regs can override the statewide line.
Are there Michigan-specific regulations to flag?
Michigan Upper Peninsula offers remote wilderness hunting. Antler restrictions vary by DMU.
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