Dark Goose hunting season data across 13 GMUs in Michigan. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone allegan-county-gmu | Firearm | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — | — |
| Zone allegan-county-gmu | Firearm | Oct 17 — Nov 4 | — | — | — |
| Zone allegan-county-gmu | Firearm | Dec 19 — Feb 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone middle | Firearm | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — | — |
| Zone middle | Firearm | Oct 3 — Dec 18 | — | — | — |
| Zone muskegon-county-wastewater-system-gmu | Firearm | Oct 20 — Dec 19 | — | — | — |
| Zone north | Firearm | Sep 1 — Dec 16 | — | — | — |
| Zone south | Firearm | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — | — |
| Zone south | Firearm | Oct 17 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Zone south | Firearm | Dec 26 — Jan 3 | — | — | — |
| Zone south | Firearm | Feb 6 — Feb 15 | — | — | — |
| Statewide | Firearm | Sep 19 — Sep 20 | — | — | — |
| Statewide | Firearm | Sep 19 — Sep 20 | — | — | — |
Michigan has 13 dark goose seasons across 6 zones, split by weapon (Firearm). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.
The best zones for dark goose 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.
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