When are Michigan fall hunting seasons for deer, other game in 2023? Look them up here.

Here’s a roundup of Michigan’s fall hunting seasons for 2023, especially at the southern end of the state.

Michigan's seasons run year-round for ground squirrel (including chipmunk), porcupine, red squirrel, Russian boar, feral pigeon, house sparrow, starling, woodchuck, opossum, skunk, weasel and coyote.

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

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

For the game that generally are harvested for their fur, learn more in the state’s “Furbearer Harvest Regulations Summary.”

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

Deer

For deer, archery season is Oct. 1 to Nov. 14 and 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. 11 until Jan. 1 (on private land only).

The state requires that you report any deer harvested (details are in the “Michigan Hunting Digest”). That began last year, requiring hunters to report their deer harvest online within 72 hours. But this summer, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a Senate bill that reduces the penalty for failing to report a deer harvest from a misdemeanor to a one-time fine of $150, WNDU reported in a story. Previously, the penalty had been a fine of up to $500 plus a misdemeanor resulting in up to 90 days in jail.

Cottontail Rabbit and Snowshoe Hare

The season for these rabbits is Sept. 15 to March 31.

Fox (gray and red)

The season for these foxes is Oct. 15 to March 1.

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).

Raccoon

The season for raccoon is Oct. 1 to March 31.

Quail

Quail season is Oct. 20 to Nov. 14.

Ruffed Grouse

Ruffed grouse season is from Sept. 15 to Nov. 14 and from Dec. 1 to Jan. 1.

Squirrel ― Fox and Gray (black phase included)

The season for these squirrels is Sept. 15 to March 31.

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 is Sept. 15 to Nov. 14.

Woodcock

Woodcock season is Sept. 15 to Oct. 29.

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This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Michigan fall 2023 hunting seasons set for deer and wild game