Deer Hunting Seasons

Antlerless deer hunting access permit application period (mid-UP DMUs only) : Jul. 15 - Aug. 15
Reserved deer hunt permit application period: Jul. 15 - Aug. 15
Drawing Results Available Online: August 2

DEER HUNTING SEASON DATES

• Liberty Hunt: September 10-11, 2022
  • Youth and Hunters With Disabilities Hunt
• Early Antlerless Firearm: Sept. 17-18, 2022
• Independence Hunt: Oct. 13-16, 2021
• Archery: Oct. 1 - Nov. 14 and Dec. 1 - Jan. 1
• Regular Firearm: Nov. 15-30
• Muzzleloading:
  • Zone 1: Dec. 2-11, 2022
  • Zone 2: Dec. 2-11, 2022
  • Zone 3: Dec. 2-11, 2022
• Late Antlerless Firearm:
  • Dec. 12, 2022 - Jan.1, 2023