Ring Necked Pheasant season in Michigan runs Oct 10 – Feb 28 across 3 DMUs.
| DMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 2 | Firearm | Oct 20 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3 | Firearm | Oct 20 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3 | Firearm | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Zone pheasant-1 | Firearm | Oct 10 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| DMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 2 | Falconry | Oct 20 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3 | Falconry | Oct 20 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Zone pheasant-1 | Falconry | Oct 10 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
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).
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.
View DMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Michigan seasons, public land, and license.