Hunting Bag Limits
What Are the Bag Limits for Hunting in Michigan?
Planning to hunt deer, turkeys, or woodcocks this season? To stay within Michigan’s hunting regulations, it’s essential to follow the bag limits set for each species you pursue.
Bag limits help maintain healthy wildlife populations and ensure ethical, sustainable hunting across the state.
Before heading out, be sure to review the most current regulations from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) to avoid any violations.
| Species | Limits |
|---|---|
| Deer | 1 per tag |
| Elk | 1 per license |
| Turkey | 1 bearded per license (spring), 1 any sex (fall) |
| Ruffed Grouse | 5 per day, 10 in possession (Zones 1 & 2) 3 per day, 6 in possession (Zone 3) |
| Sharp-Tailed Grouse | 2 per day, 4 in possession (season limit of 6) |
| Woodcock | 3 per day (9 in possession) |
| Squirrel (Fox & Gray) | 5 per day (10 in possession) |
| Quail | 5 per day, 10 in possession |
| Pheasant (male only) | 2 per day (4 in possession) |
| Bear | 1 per license |
| Duck | 6 per day (18 in possession) |
| Merganser | 5 per day (15 in possession) |
| Coot | 15 per day (45 in possession) |
| Dark Goose | 5 in possession (15 in possession) |
| Light Goose | 20 per day (60 in possession) |
| Snipe | 8 per day (24 in possession) |
| Virginia & Sora Rail | 25 per day (75 in possession) |
| Gallinule | 1 per day (3 in possession) |
| Cottontail Rabbit | 5 per day (10 in possession) |
| Ground Squirrel | No limit |
