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Michigan Hunting Zones 2026

Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) season dates, antler restrictions, and doe limits for all 6 zones in Michigan. Find your zone and check season dates before you hunt.

6 Zones Michigan Department of Natural Resources
MI WMU Zones

Season Dates by Zone

Season dates and restrictions vary by Wildlife Management Unit. Select a zone for full details, or use the search box to find your county.

Zone LP
Lower Peninsula General
🏹 Archery Oct 1–Nov 14 and Dec 1–Jan 1
🔫 Firearms Nov 15–Nov 30
💨 Muzzle Dec 4–Dec 19
Antler Restr. Doe: Antlerless license system
Zone Details
Zone UP
Upper Peninsula General
🏹 Archery Oct 1–Nov 14 and Dec 1–Jan 1
🔫 Firearms Nov 15–Nov 30
Antler Restr. Doe: Antlerless license system
Zone Details
Zone DMU 117
DMU 117 - Kalamazoo/Calhoun
Kalamazoo, Calhoun
🏹 Archery Oct 1–Nov 14 and Dec 1–Jan 1
🔫 Firearms Nov 15–Nov 30
💨 Muzzle Dec 4–Dec 19
Antler Restr. Doe: Liberal antlerless tags
Zone Details
Zone DMU 302
DMU 302 - Washtenaw/Lenawee
Washtenaw, Lenawee
🏹 Archery Oct 1–Nov 14 and Dec 1–Jan 1
🔫 Firearms Nov 15–Nov 30
💨 Muzzle Dec 4–Dec 19
Antler Restr. Doe: Antlerless license system
Zone Details
Zone DMU 452
DMU 452 - Oscoda/Crawford (AuSable)
Oscoda, Crawford
🏹 Archery Oct 1–Nov 14
🔫 Firearms Nov 15–Nov 30
Antler Restr. Doe: Antlerless license system
Zone Details
Zone DMU 015
DMU 015 - UP Schoolcraft/Luce
Schoolcraft, Luce
🏹 Archery Oct 1–Nov 14 and Dec 1–Jan 1
🔫 Firearms Nov 15–Nov 30
Antler Restr. Doe: Antlerless license system
Zone Details

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