2017-2018 Michigan Hunting Seasons

A tradition for many families, hunting is an exciting escape into nature. Your reward of patiently waiting in a tree stand or hunting blind is the satisfaction of taking responsibility for your own food, or finally bagging that trophy buck. Discount Ramps has all the hunting dates for Michigan, and the necessary hunting equipment to ensure a successful year.

This is a general guide to season dates. Dates are subject to change. For more information, visit the Michigan Department of Natural Resources website.

Deer

Hunt Type	First Day	Last Day
Early Antlerless Firearm	Sept. 16, 2017	Sept. 17, 2017
Liberty Hunt *Youth & Hunters With Disabilities Hunt*	Sept. 16, 2017	Sept. 17, 2017
Independence Hunt *Hunters With Disabilities Hunt*	Oct. 19, 2017	Oct. 22, 2017
Archery	Oct. 1, 2017	Nov. 14, 2017
Archery	Dec. 1, 2017	Jan. 1, 2018
Regular Firearm	Nov. 15, 2017	Nov. 30, 2017
Late Antlerless Firearm	Dec. 18, 2017	Jan. 1, 2018

Muzzleloading

Zone	First Day	Last Day
Zone 1	Dec. 1, 2017	Dec. 10, 2017
Zone 2	Dec. 1, 2017	Dec. 10, 2017
Zone 3	Dec. 1, 2017	Dec. 17, 2017

Wild Turkey

Season	First Day	Last Day
Spring Season	April 17, 2017	May 31, 2017

Woodcock

First Day	Last Day
Sept. 23, 2017	Nov. 6, 2017

Oppossum, Porcupine, Weasel, Red Squirrel, Skunk, Ground Squirrel, Woodchuck, Feral Swine, Feral Pigeons, Starling, House Sparrows

May be taken year-round with a valid Michigan hunting license.

Other Helpful Resources

• Hunting Seasons by State
• Venison Recipes that your Family will Love
• Getting Ready for Hunting Season
• No Tractor Needed: How to Plant a Food Plot with an ATV

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