michigan hunting

Michigan’s 2025 duck hunt isn’t just about the cold — bird flu is active in wild birds. Hunters, stay safe: don’t touch dead birds, glove up, keep dogs away, and wash your gear.

“Deer Drop-In Mondays” are Michigan DNR’s thank-you to hunters, offering Q&As, swag, and a stress-free chance to meet officers.

n Michigan, poachers face not just fines and jail—but public humiliation at the DNR’s Poachers’ Wall of Shame in Lansing. If you hunt out of season or without permissions, your trophy might hang there.

A unanimous NRC vote will bring back year-round coyote hunting in Michigan, with hunters and lawmakers saying it’s key for controlling populations.

Michigan hunters can legally take certain species year-round—no “opening day” required—under rules that balance wildlife management with property protection.

Between July 1 and August 31, 2025, Michigan’s DNR wants your wild turkey sightings. If you see hens with chicks—or a flock crossing your yard—complete a quick 7‑question survey to aid in turkey brood monitoring.

After a four‑year DNR undercover bust on alleged feral Russian boars at Ted Nugent’s Sunrize Acres, a judge ruled they’re domestic pigs—not invasive. Nugent was cleared while other farms face DNA testing or removal.

Michigan DNR investigates bird flu spread among Canada geese and waterfowl populations, impacting upcoming hunting seasons.

With 2024 ending, here's a county-by-county breakdown of the Michigan Whitetail Deer Harvest for the '24 license year, with a look at doe's and bucks tagged.

Michigan's 2023 Hunting Season Sees Alarming 150% Rise in Firearm Accidents. Are safety courses being overlooked by hunters?