State of Michigan · Natural Resources

Michigan's land, water, and wildlife — cared for at scale.

The DNR manages 4.6 million acres of public land, 11,000 inland lakes, and the licenses, seasons, and rangers that keep it all in working order.

103 State Parks & Recreation Areas

4.6M Acres of Public Land

11,000+ Inland Lakes

3,288 Miles of Great Lakes Shoreline

Draw results are posted, license quotas are updated weekly, and unit maps have been redrawn for the season. Check your unit before heading out.

What we manage

Hunting, fishing, and public land — in one place

Every license, season, and trail marker on this site routes back to one of these four sections.

Season dates, unit maps, and draw results for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.

Check seasons

Species regulations, stocking reports, and license lookup for inland lakes and the Great Lakes.

View regulations

Reserve a campsite, browse trail conditions, and buy a Recreation Passport for 103 parks.

Find a park

Hunter safety courses, license requirements, and the current rulebook for hunting and fishing.

Read the rules

Season calendar

Seasons shift by species, unit, and weapon type. This calendar reflects the current regulation cycle for the Lower and Upper Peninsulas.

Spring TurkeyAPR 15 – MAY 31

Trout (Streams)Last Sat. APR – SEP 30

BearSEP 10 – OCT 26

Archery DeerOCT 1 – NOV 14

Firearm DeerNOV 15 – NOV 30

Waterfowl (South Zone)OCT 5 – DEC 21