michigan hunting

Michigan hunters reported 18,702 spring turkeys in 2026, while the ongoing fall hunt stood at just 582 birds as of October 8. See the spring totals by county.

A legal drone flight can help Michigan hunters check terrain before a hunt. Using one to locate wounded or dead game remains prohibited, even after hunting hours.

Deer season gets the attention, but Michigan small game hunters have plenty of seasons opening this fall.

The 2026 turkey season brings updated reporting requirements for Michigan hunters.

Two spring turkey hunting seasons in Michigan allow hunters to buy licenses without a drawing.

A new digital tagging option will allow Michigan hunters to validate harvests by phone.

The Michigan DNR approved a seven-month coyote management season statewide.

Don’t assume muck and puddles are your only hazard this season. Michigan’s DNR says highly pathogenic avian influenza is active statewide — hunters beware, clean your gear, and avoid sick or dead birds.

Black bears in Michigan are looking for cozy winter spots — and your unsealed crawlspace might be the top pick. The DNR and BearWise offer smart tips to keep them out.

Michigan’s deer herd faces a sneaky threat: CWD, a fatal brain disease, now confirmed in 16 counties. The DNR isn’t messing around.