Thursday, October 3, 2024

Michigan Fur Harvesting

Fur harvesting regulations, bag limits and season dates are available in the Furbearer Harvest Regulations Summary, available at Michigan.gov/Trapping.

Hunting seasons

  • Coyote hunting: July 15 - April 15.
  • Fox (gray and red) hunting: Oct. 15 - March 1.
  • Raccoon hunting: Oct. 1 - March. 31.

Trapping seasons

  • Coyote and fox (gray and red) trapping: Oct. 15 - March 1.
  • Raccoon trapping: Oct. 1 - March 31.
  • Badger, beaver, muskrat, mink and otter trapping opportunities are open in October for some areas; see the Furbearer Harvest Regulations Summary for open units, season dates and bag limits.

Reminder: Bobcat kill tags are only available through Oct. 31, 2024.