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Hunting Seasons for 2012-2013
Dates vary by zone. Please check with your Local DNR office for more info
| Species | Season Dates |
|---|---|
| Black Bear | Sept 10-Oct 26 |
| Cottontail Rabbit and Varying Hare | Sept 15-Mar 31 |
| Crow | Aug 1-Sept 30 & Feb 1-Mar 31 |
| Deer | |
| Early Antlerless Firearm | Sept 22-23 |
| Youth and 100 Percent Disabled Veterans | Sept 22-23 |
| Special Disabled Firearm Hunt | Oct 18-21 |
| Archery | Oct 1-Nov 14 & Dec 1-Jan 1 |
| Regular Firearm | Nov 15-30 |
| Muzzleloading | Dec 7-16, Dec 14-23, Dec 7-23 |
| Late Antlerless Firearm | Dec 17-Jan 1 |
| Elk | Aug 28-31, Sept 14-17, Sept 28-Oct 1, Dec 8-16, Jan 16-20 |
| Pheasant (male only) | Oct 10-31, Oct 20-Nov 14, Dec 1-Jan 1 |
| Quail | Oct 20-Nov 14 |
| Ruffed Grouse | Sept 15-Nov 14 & Dec 1-Jan 1 |
| Sharp-tailed Grouse | Oct 10-31 |
| Squirrel Fox and Gray (black phase included) |
Sept 15-Nov 14 |
| Wild Turkey (Fall Season) | Sept 15-Nov 14 |
| Woodcock | Sept 24-Nov 7 |
Fishing Seasons for 2013-2014
| Species | Seasons |
|---|---|
| Largemouth & Small Mouth Bass | Catch and immediate release on Lower Penisula water, including Great Lakes: Apr 27-May 24 Catch and immediate release on Lake St. Clair and St. Clair and Detroit Rivers: Apr 27-Jun 14 Catch and immediate release on Upper Peninsula waters, including Great Lakes: May 15-May 24 Catch and keep on all waters, including Great Lakes: May 25-Dec 31 Catch and keep on Lake St. Calir and St. Clair and Detroit Rivers: Jun 15-Dec 31 |
| Muskellunge | Lower Peninsula Great Lakes: Open all year Lower Peninsula Inland Waters: Apr 27-Mar 15 Upper Peninsula Great Lakes, Inland waters, and St. Marys River: May 15-Mar 15 Lake St. Clair and St. Clair and Detroit Rivers: Jun 1-Dec 15 |
| Northern Pike & Walleye | Lower Peninsula Great Lakes, Lake St. Clair & St. Clair & Detroit Rivers: Open for the entire year Lower Peninsula inland waters: Apr 27-Mar 15 Upper Peninsula Great Lakes, inland waters and St. Marys River: May 15-Mar 15 |
| Salmon & Trout | Great Lakes, Lake St. Clair, St. Marys River, St. Clair & Detroit Rivers: Open All Year (inland) Type 3 & 4 streams and Type B,C,E,& F lakes: Open All Year (inland) Type 1 & 2 streams and Type A & D lakes: Apr 27-Sept 30 |
| Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Cisco (Lake Herrring), Lake Whitefish, Smelt, Sunfishee, White Bass, Yellow Perch & Other Species |
Waters Open for Fishing: Open All Year |
For more information check with the local DNR.
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