MI Light Goose Hunting

Michigan Light Goose Season 2026 by DMU

Light Goose season in Michigan runs Sep 1 – Feb 15 across 6 DMUs.

13 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Firearm

DMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone allegan-county-gmuFirearmSep 1Sep 30
Zone allegan-county-gmuFirearmOct 17Nov 4
Zone allegan-county-gmuFirearmDec 19Feb 14
Zone middleFirearmSep 1Sep 30
Zone middleFirearmOct 3Dec 18
Zone muskegon-county-wastewater-system-gmuFirearmOct 20Dec 19
Zone northFirearmSep 1Dec 16
Zone southFirearmSep 1Sep 30
Zone southFirearmOct 17Dec 13
Zone southFirearmDec 26Jan 3
Zone southFirearmFeb 6Feb 15
StatewideFirearmSep 19Sep 20
StatewideFirearmSep 19Sep 20

Light Goose in Michigan: FAQ

When is light goose season in Michigan?

Light Goose season in Michigan currently runs Sep 1 to Feb 15, across 13 season rows and 6 DMUs, split by weapon (Firearm).

Where is the best place to hunt light goose in Michigan?

The best DMUs for light goose 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 Light Goose 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.

Light Goose seasons in Michigan — offline