Michigan Deer Season 2026-27
Opens in 4 daysMichigan's deer season opens 2026-09-12 and closes 2027-01-01.
Last verified September 25, 2026Michigan wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Closed
Lower Peninsula (excl. DMUs 145, 245)
Early Antlerless Firearm
- Opens
- September 12, 2026
- Closes
- September 13, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 4 days
Statewide
Early Archery
- Opens
- October 1, 2026
- Closes
- November 14, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 49 days
Statewide
Regular Firearm
- Opens
- November 15, 2026
- Closes
- November 30, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 65 days
Statewide
Late Archery
- Opens
- December 1, 2026
- Closes
- January 1, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 68 days
Upper Peninsula
Muzzleloader
- Opens
- December 4, 2026
- Closes
- December 6, 2026
- Bag limit
- Lower Peninsula has a December firearm season on the same dates
- Opens in 71 days
Lower Peninsula (excl. DMUs 145, 245)
Late Antlerless Firearm
- Opens
- December 7, 2026
- Closes
- January 1, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
Season by method
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
Frequently asked questions
Michigan's deer season opens 2026-09-12 and closes 2027-01-01.
Nearby states
Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.