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. |
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