This month has open seasons for hunting and trapping of several Michigan species. Step out this winter and enjoy the fresh air!



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*January hunting and trapping opportunities*

* Spring turkey hunting [ #link_1 ]
* Deer hunting [ #link_3 ]
* Small game hunting [ #link_4 ]
* Waterfowl hunting [ #link_6 ]
* Furbearer hunting and trapping [ #link_7 ]
* Get involved [ #link_17 ]
* Find hunting land [ #link_5 ]
* Support [ #link_2 ]

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Spring turkey hunting

The spring turkey application period is Jan. 1 – Feb. 1. You can buy an application for $5 online [ [link removed] ], over the counter [ [link removed] ], or in the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app [ [link removed] ].

See page 8 in the 2025 Spring Turkey Hunting Regulations Summary [ [link removed] ] for application information.

Drawing results will be available March 3. You can check your drawing results online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses [ [link removed] ], through the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app or by calling 517-284-9453. You are responsible for obtaining your drawing results.

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Deer hunting

*Extended late antlerless firearm season in select counties in the Lower Peninsula *

The late antlerless firearm deer season has been extended from Jan. 2-12 in Allegan, Barry, Bay, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Jackson, Kent, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Mecosta, Midland, Monroe, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Ottawa, Saginaw, Shiawassee, St. Clair (excluding Deer Management Unit 174), Washtenaw and Wayne counties, as well as DMUs 311 (Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties), 312 (Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Branch counties) and 332 (Huron, Tuscola and Sanilac counties).

Hunters can use a single deer license, deer combo license (regular and/or restricted tags), mentored youth license deer tag, inclusive mentored license deer tag, universal antlerless license, and/or *purchase the extended* *late antlerless deer license for $5*. You may also harvest an antlerless deer with a deer management assistance permit issued for private land in the area where you are hunting.

Hunters can harvest up to 10 antlerless deer during this season. All firearm season rules and regulations apply.

State game and wildlife areas in all counties listed are open to hunting during the extended season. Find state game and wildlife areas on Mi-HUNT [ [link removed] ].

*Extended urban archery deer season in select counties in the Lower Peninsula*

Archery deer hunting in the urban deer management zones of Huron, Kent, Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair (excluding DMU 174), Tuscola, Washtenaw and Wayne counties is extended through Jan. 31.

Hunters can use a single deer license, deer combo license (regular and/or restricted tags), mentored youth license, inclusive mentored license or universal antlerless license. All archery season rules and regulations apply.

Hunters should verify local ordinances in the areas where they plan to hunt to ensure that hunting is allowed and to determine if only certain areas are open during the extended season. State game and wildlife areas in all counties listed are open to hunting during the extended season. Find state game and wildlife areas on Mi-HUNT [ [link removed] ].

*Report your harvest or see the reported harvest totals in real time at Michigan.gov/HarvestReporting [ [link removed] ]. *Deer hunters are required to report a successful harvest within 72 hours or before transferring possession of the deer (to another person, a processer or taxidermist).

For deer season regulations, see the 2024 Michigan Deer Hunting Regulations Summary [ [link removed] ], available at Michigan.gov/Deer. [ [link removed] ]

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Small game hunting

* Cottontail rabbit and snowshoe hare: open now through March 31.
* Fox and gray squirrel (black phase included): open now through March 31.

Season dates, bag limits and small game hunting regulations are available in the 2024 Small Game Hunting Regulations Summary [ [link removed] ].

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Waterfowl hunting

South Zone


* Goose season: open Feb. 1-10.
* Allegan County Goose Management Unit: open through Feb. 15.

Waterfowl hunting information is available in the 2024 Waterfowl Hunting Regulations Summary [ [link removed] ] and at Michigan.gov/Waterfowl [ [link removed] ].

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Furbearer hunting and trapping

*Hunting seasons*

* Coyote hunting: open now through April 15.
* Fox (gray and red): open now through March 1.
* Raccoon hunting: open now through March 31.
* Bobcat hunting opportunities are available; see the Furbearer Harvest Regulations Summary for open units, season dates, and bag limits.

*Trapping seasons*

* Coyote and fox (gray and red) trapping: open now through March 1.
* Raccoon trapping: open now through March 31.
* Opossum, skunk and weasel trapping: year-round.
* Badger, beaver, bobcat, muskrat, mink, and otter trapping opportunities are available for some areas; see the Furbearer Harvest Regulations Summary for open units, season dates and bag limits.

Fur harvesting regulations, bag limits, and season dates are available in the 2024 Furbearer Harvest Regulations Summary [ [link removed] ] and at Michigan.gov/Trapping [ [link removed] ].

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Get involved

*Jan. 9: *Natural Resources Commission meeting [ [link removed] ] in Lansing.




Find hunting land

Find lands open to public hunting near you with Mi-HUNT [ [link removed] ].

 




Support

Get a Kirtland's warbler license plate [ [link removed] ] and show your support for wildlife habitat!





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