Michigan deer season 2026-27 Open
Deer season in Michigan is open now, closes Nov 14, 2026.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Michigan DNR. Read yesterday.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery (early segment) | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | Open open, last day |
| Archery (late segment) | Statewide | Dec 1, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 17 days |
| Muzzleloader | Upper Peninsula DMUs | Dec 4, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | Upcoming opens in 20 days |
| December firearm | Lower Peninsula DMUs | Dec 4, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | Upcoming opens in 20 days |
| Late antlerless firearm | Lower Peninsula DMUs (excluding 145 and 245) | Dec 7, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 23 days |
| Regular firearm | Statewide | Nov 15, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | Opens soon opens tomorrow |
| Independence Hunt | Statewide | Oct 15, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026 | Closed closed |
Deer hunting in Michigan runs from Oct 1, 2026 (Archery (early segment)) to Jan 1, 2027 (Archery (late segment)) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, closes Nov 14, 2026.
Statewide seasons: archery (early segment) Oct 1, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026; regular firearm Nov 15, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026; independence hunt Oct 15, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026.
Dates differ by zone or unit (Lower Peninsula DMUs, Lower Peninsula DMUs (excluding 145 and 245) and Upper Peninsula DMUs); check the zone column before you plan.
Source: Michigan DNR, 2026 Deer Hunting Regulations Summary (page). Read yesterday.