When you can hunt deer, other game in Michigan this fall

Joseph Dits, South Bend Tribune
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The new autumn colors will make this a pretty season for hunting in Michigan. Here’s a look at Michigan’s fall hunting seasons for 2022-23, especially at the southern end of the state.

Michigan's seasons run year-round for opossum, porcupine, weasel, red squirrel, skunk, ground squirrel, woodchuck, Russian boar, feral pigeons, starling and house sparrows.

All of these and the following game require a valid Michigan hunting license, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

For bag limits and a lot more details, including the ins and outs of hunting licenses, visit the state’s “Michigan Hunting Digest.”

See or hear of poaching? The state asks you to call or text 800-292-7800.

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Deer

For deer, archery season began Oct. 1 and runs until Nov. 14 and returns again from Dec. 1 to Jan. 1. Regular firearm season is Nov. 15-30. Muzzeloading season is Dec. 2-11. The late anterless firearm season is Dec. 12 until Jan. 1. New this year, the state requires that you report any deer harvested (details are in the “Michigan Hunting Digest”).

Cottontail Rabbit and Snowshoe Hare

The season for these rabbits started Sept. 15 and runs until March 31.

Pheasant (male only)

Pheasant season in Zone 3, which is southern Michigan, is Oct. 20 to Nov. 14 and Dec. 1 to Jan. 1 (this one doesn’t include western counties like Berrien, Cass and Van Buren).

Quail

Quail season is Oct. 20 to Nov. 14.

Ruffed Grouse

Ruffed grouse season started Sept. 15 and runs until Nov. 14 and from Dec. 1 to Jan. 1.

Squirrel ― Fox and Gray (black phase included)

Squirrel season started Sept. 15 and runs until March 31.

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Waterfowl

Waterfowl seasons vary by the species of bird. Check the season dates section in the DNR’s “Waterfowl Hunting Digest.”

Wild turkey

The fall season for wild turkey started Sept. 15 and runs through Nov. 14.

Woodcock

Woodcock season started Sept. 15 and runs until Oct. 29.

Find columnist Joseph Dits on Facebook at SBTOutdoorAdventures or 574-235-6158 or jdits@sbtinfo.com.

This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: 2022 Michigan hunting seasons for deer and game have begun