MI Duck Hunting

Michigan Duck Season 2026 by DMU

Duck season in Michigan runs Sep 26 – Sep 20 across 4 DMUs.

10 Seasons2 Weapon Types

Firearm

DMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone middleFirearmOct 3 — Nov 29———
Zone middleFirearmDec 12 — Dec 13———
Zone northFirearmSep 26 — Nov 22———
Zone northFirearmNov 28 — Nov 29———
Zone southFirearmOct 17 — Dec 13———
Zone southFirearmDec 26 — Dec 27———
StatewideFirearmSep 19 — Sep 20———
StatewideFirearmSep 19 — Sep 20———

Falconry

DMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
StatewideFalconryDec 28 — Jan 10———
StatewideFalconryFeb 20 — Mar 9———

Duck in Michigan: FAQ

When is duck season in Michigan?

Duck season in Michigan currently runs Sep 26 to Sep 20, across 10 season rows and 4 DMUs, split by weapon (Firearm, Falconry).

Where is the best place to hunt duck in Michigan?

The best DMUs for duck 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.

Plan your Duck hunt in Michigan

View DMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

Also see Michigan seasons, public land, and license.

Duck in Michigan: parcels + public land