Deer hunting season dates, regulations and more are available in the mobile friendly and desktop PDF versions of the Deer Hunting Regulations Summary, available at Michigan.gov/Deer.
Archery deer: Oct. 1 - Nov. 14 and Dec. 1 - Jan. 1
- Statewide on public or private lands.
- Archery deer hunters in the Lower Peninsula have the option to harvest antlerless deer with their deer or deer combo license.
- Antlerless deer hunting access permits
- Fewer hunters in Deer Management Unit 352 are now eligible to obtain an antlerless deer hunting access permit in addition to a universal antlerless deer license. This change, which applies to areas including DMUs 027, 036, 152 and 252, is aimed at moderating antlerless harvest in specific units while still allowing for minimal harvest opportunity. The permit system is designed to ensure that antlerless harvest is managed in a way that aligns with management goals without overharvesting. Conversely, DMU 351, including DMUs 017, 021, 117, 149, 249 and 349, will be closed to antlerless hunting with a universal antlerless deer license in 2024. This regulation reflects an effort to restrict antlerless harvest in areas where densities are currently low.
- Check the 2024 Deer Hunting Regulations Summary for deer hunting regulations, including information on the types of deer that may be harvested in each season and any antler point restrictions that may be in place.
Independence Hunt: Oct. 17-20
- Open to hunters with qualifying disabilities.
- Statewide on private lands and some public lands requiring an access permit.
Important! Report your deer harvest online
Report your deer within 72 hours of harvest or before you transfer possession. The easiest way to report a harvest is by downloading the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app.
Once the app is downloaded and you’ve signed in or created an account, you can enter the harvest report information.
Find more information on the harvest reporting webpage. If you need assistance, you can call your local DNR customer service center or the main Wildlife Division line at 517-284-WILD (9453) during normal business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
