Michigan DNR Hunt Fish App
Download the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish App for up-to-date information and license availability. Click on the above picture to download the app!
Mandatory Deer Harvest Reporting
Deer hunters are required to report a successful harvest within 72-hours or before transferring possession of the deer (to another person, a processer or taxidermist). Hunters must continue to attach a paper kill tag to a harvested deer. The kill tag should remain with the head if the head and body of the deer are separated. Anyone in possession of a deer after the harvest reporting timeframe expires should be able to present the confirmation number.
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Hunting Season Dates
2026 Spring Turkey - April 18 - May 31
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2026 Elk - Application Period - May 1 - June 1
Drawing Results June 22
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2026 Bear - Application Period - May 1 - June 1
Drawing Results June 22
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2026 Whitetail Deer - September 12 - January 1, 2027
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Liberty Hunt (Youth/Disability Hunters) - Sept. 12-13
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Independence Hunt (Disability Hunters) - Oct. 15-18
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Archery - Oct. 1 - Jan. 1, 2027
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Firearm - Nov. 15 - 30
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December Firearm - Dec. 4-6
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Late Firearm Antlerless Deer - Dec. 7 - Jan. 1, 2027
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2026 Small Game - Rules apply April 1 - March 31, 2027
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2026 Fall Turkey - Sept. 15 - Nov. 14
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2026 Waterfowl - Sept. 1 - Feb. 15, 2027
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Varying seasons throughout state
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2026 Furbearer Regulations - Rules apply April 1 - March 31, 2027
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2026 Fishing Regulations - Rules apply April 1 - March 31, 2027
Full regulations and summaries can be found on the Michigan DNR website by clicking here.
Randy's Hunting Center is not responsible for misprinted dates, please check Michigan DNR website for all current, up-to-date infomation.