Michigan Bear Hunting Season 2025
Recorded bear windows for Michigan, including history and unverified dates.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
0 of 1 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Michigan Bear Season Calendar
Find all bear hunting season dates for Michigan including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025.
All Bear Seasons
1 season for Michigan bear hunting
Sep 15 - Oct 26, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Hunt period 1-3
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Important Note for Michigan
Only published Lower Peninsula December firearm deer base dates Dec4–6,2026 are reviewed from actual DNR Aug19 bulletin; no November/UP/late-antlerless or other coverage is verified. Current guide/chapter403 remain source gaps. Sex/tag eligibility, antler/bag, licenses/permits, DMU/private/public eligibility, firearm/ammunition, orange/hours, reporting, CWD, access/permission and closures need full current rules. Seven historical rows and license-year metadata remain unverified.
Michigan Bear Hunting FAQ
Common questions about bear hunting in Michigan
When is bear season in Michigan?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-09-15 to 2025-10-26. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
When is bear rifle/firearms season in Michigan?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-09-15 to 2025-10-26. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Do I need a license to hunt bear in Michigan?
Yes, you need a valid Michigan hunting license and any required bear tags or permits. Check with the Michigan wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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