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2026-2027

Michigan Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027

Michigan combines statewide seasons with Lower and Upper Peninsula DMU-specific firearm opportunities.

Last checked: 2026-08-10 Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources 9 season records
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Method Dates Where Action
Early antlerless firearm Firearm
Applicable Lower Peninsula DMUs Antlerless Only
Late antlerless firearm Firearm
Applicable Lower Peninsula DMUs Antlerless Only

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Archery

Bow, crossbow, or archery-only windows where listed. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Archery — early segment Harvest rules vary General hunters
Statewide statewide
Archery — late segment Harvest rules vary General hunters
Statewide statewide

Upper Peninsula crossbow restrictions differ.

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Firearm

General rifle, gun, and firearm framework seasons. 4 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Regular firearm Harvest rules vary General hunters
Statewide statewide
Early antlerless firearm Antlerless Only General hunters
Applicable Lower Peninsula DMUs dmu

DMU eligibility and restrictions must be checked in the current deer regulations.

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December firearm Harvest rules vary General hunters
Lower Peninsula DMUs dmu
Late antlerless firearm Antlerless Only General hunters
Applicable Lower Peninsula DMUs dmu

DMU eligibility and restrictions must be checked in the current deer regulations.

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Muzzleloader

Muzzleloader-only or late muzzleloader opportunities. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Muzzleloader Harvest rules vary General hunters
Upper Peninsula DMUs dmu

Youth

Youth-only, apprentice, or early youth windows. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Liberty Hunt Harvest rules vary Qualified Youth and Hunters with Disabilities
Statewide statewide

Special

Antlerless, CWD, urban, holiday, or other special rules. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Independence Hunt Harvest rules vary Qualified Hunters with Disabilities
Statewide statewide