MI Ring Necked Pheasant Hunting

Michigan Ring Necked Pheasant Season 2026 by DMU

Ring Necked Pheasant season in Michigan runs Oct 10 – Feb 28 across 3 DMUs.

7 Seasons2 Weapon Types

Firearm

DMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone 2FirearmOct 20Nov 14
Zone 3FirearmOct 20Nov 14
Zone 3FirearmDec 1Jan 1
Zone pheasant-1FirearmOct 10Oct 31

Falconry

DMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Zone 2FalconryOct 20Feb 28
Zone 3FalconryOct 20Feb 28
Zone pheasant-1FalconryOct 10Oct 31

Ring Necked Pheasant in Michigan: FAQ

When is ring necked pheasant season in Michigan?

Ring Necked Pheasant season in Michigan currently runs Oct 10 to Feb 28, across 7 season rows and 3 DMUs, split by weapon (Firearm, Falconry).

Where is the best place to hunt ring necked pheasant in Michigan?

The best DMUs for ring necked pheasant 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 Ring Necked Pheasant 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.

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