Michigan 2024 Archery Deer Season Primer: Rules, Limits, and CWD

The lanes are cleared. The stands have been checked and double-checked. You've plotted the quietest route to your spot. The trail-cam buck you've stalked all year hasn't been seen since the woods opened to whitetail enthusiasts for the Liberty Hunt, but you're still hopeful he'll find his way into your crosshairs. Michigan's 2024 Archery Whitetail Deer Season is upon us. Here's everything you need to know about rule changes, limits, CWD, and a county-by-county look at the 2023 season and a breakdown of the deer harvested in this year's Liberty Hunt (spoiler: it's buck heavy.)

Michigan Has Extended Archery and Firearms Seasons for 2024-2025 Deer Season

Michigan's 2024-2025 deer season is now longer, with extended archery and firearms seasons for most of the state. Click the link below to see the Deer Management Unit (DMU) limitations for archery and an explanation of the expanded and extended firearms and archery seasons.

Michigan Extends Archery and Firearm Deer Seasons for 2024-2025

The DNR Has New Rules for Michigan's 2024-2025 Season

Michigan's Upper Peninsula will see the most rule changes for 2024-2025, including limited permits and point restrictions. Public land usage has also changed for early and late firearm seasons. See the link below for the complete update on the DNR's rules for this year's whitetail deer season.

DNR Has New Rules For Michigan's 2024 Deer Season

Chronic Wasting Disease in Michigan Counties and DNR/Self-Testing Kits

Remember, chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Michigan's whitetail deer herd isn't something you can spot 100% of the time. The disease can lay dormant for several years without showing any physical signs. Find out if your county has deer that tested positive for CWD and if you're eligible for free DNR testing or a self-testing kit; click the link below for all the information.

Deer With Chronic Wasting Disease Found In 13 Michigan Counties

Liberty Hunt Shows Michigan Hunters' Priorities are Trophies, Not a Meal

The DNR is practically BEGGING hunters to take does/antlerless deer to curb the growth of Michigan's 2 million-plus deer herd and stop the spread of EHD and CWD. To see which counties harvested the most deer (over 75% bucks) during the state's 2024 Liberty Hunt, click the link below for an 83 county-by-county countdown.

Michigan Whitetail: 77% Buck Liberty Hunt Harvest, Full Report

Michigan's 2023-2024 Whitetail Deer Season County-by-County Harvest Report

Finally, if you're curious which county harvested the most deer or how many bucks and does were taken from yours last year, keep scrolling for an 83-county countdown to Michigan's best harvest in 2024/2025. Safe hunting.