| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Geese | General · Four Segments · South Goose Zone | Sep 1, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027 |
| Geese | General · Two Segments · Middle Goose Zone | Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026 |
| Geese | General · North Goose Zone | Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026 |
| Snipe | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026 |
| Black bear | General · Hunt Period 1 · Drummond Island | Sep 9, 2026 – Oct 21, 2026 |
| Black bear | General · Hunt Period 2 · Baraga | Sep 14, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026 |
| Black bear | General · Hunt Period 2 · Amasa | Sep 14, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026 |
| Black bear | General · Hunt Period 2 · Bergland | Sep 14, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026 |
| Black bear | General · Hunt Period 2 · Carney | Sep 14, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026 |
| Black bear | General · Hunt Period 2 · Gwinn | Sep 14, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026 |
| Black bear | General · Hunt Period 2 · Newberry | Sep 14, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026 |
| Wild turkey | General · Fall Turkey · TMUs I & M | Sep 15, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026 |
| Squirrel | General | Sep 15, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
| Cottontail rabbit | General · Cottontail | Sep 15, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
| Snowshoe hare | General | Sep 15, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
| Woodcock | General | Sep 15, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026 |
| Ruffed grouse | General · Two Segments | Sep 15, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 |
| Deer | Archery · South Fox Island Archery · South Fox Island (DMU 245) | Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026 |
| Raccoon | General · Hunting & Trapping | Oct 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
Data verified 1 month ago against official Michigan Department of Natural Resources sources.
| Species | Draw | Apply by |
|---|---|---|
| Black bear | Pure Michigan Hunt Drawing (2027 season licenses) | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Deer | Pure Michigan Hunt Drawing (2027 licenses) | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Deer | Pure Michigan Hunt Drawing | Dec 31, 2026 |
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