Bobcat hunting season data across 14 GMUs in Michigan. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Unit_A | Trapping | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone Unit_A | Trapping | Dec 1 — Jan 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone Unit_B | Trapping | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone Unit_B | Trapping | Dec 1 — Jan 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone Unit_C | Trapping | Dec 10 — Dec 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone Unit_D | Trapping | Dec 10 — Dec 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone Unit_G | Trapping | Dec 10 — Dec 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone Unit_H | Trapping | Dec 10 — Dec 20 | — | — | — |
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Unit_A | Firearm | Jan 1 — Mar 1 | — | — | — |
| Zone Unit_B | Firearm | Jan 1 — Mar 1 | — | — | — |
| Zone Unit_C | Firearm | Jan 1 — Mar 1 | — | — | — |
| Zone Unit_D | Firearm | Jan 1 — Feb 1 | — | — | — |
| Zone Unit_G | Firearm | Jan 1 — Jan 20 | — | — | — |
| Zone Unit_H | Firearm | Jan 1 — Jan 11 | — | — | — |
Michigan has 14 bobcat seasons across 6 zones, split by weapon (Trapping, Firearm). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.
The best zones for bobcat in Michigan depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per zone above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Hunting in Canada? Explore Crown Land Maps, Hunting Seasons, Licence Guide, and Regulations for Canadian provinces.