Merganser season in Michigan runs Sep 26 – Sep 20 across 4 DMUs.
| DMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone middle | Firearm | Oct 3 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone middle | Firearm | Dec 12 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Zone north | Firearm | Sep 26 — Nov 22 | — | — | — |
| Zone north | Firearm | Nov 28 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone south | Firearm | Oct 17 — Dec 13 | — | — | — |
| Zone south | Firearm | Dec 26 — Dec 27 | — | — | — |
| Statewide | Firearm | Sep 19 — Sep 20 | — | — | — |
| Statewide | Firearm | Sep 19 — Sep 20 | — | — | — |
| DMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Falconry | Dec 28 — Jan 10 | — | — | — |
| Statewide | Falconry | Feb 20 — Mar 9 | — | — | — |
Merganser season in Michigan currently runs Sep 26 to Sep 20, across 10 season rows and 4 DMUs, split by weapon (Firearm, Falconry).
The best DMUs for merganser 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.