Bobcat season in Michigan runs Nov 1 – Mar 1 across 6 DMUs.
| DMU | 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 | — | — | — |
| DMU | 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 | — | — | — |
Bobcat season in Michigan currently runs Nov 1 to Mar 1, across 14 season rows and 6 DMUs, split by weapon (Trapping, Firearm).
The best DMUs for bobcat in Michigan depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per DMU above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View DMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Michigan seasons, public land, and license.