Michigan Deer Hunting Rules 2026-28 | Lansing News

Lansing News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Michigan’s deer hunting is about to get a major overhaul for 2026, with shorter muzzleloader seasons, expanded firearm access, and new antler point rules. Hunters in the Lower Peninsula will soon face a one-buck-per-hunter limit and stricter license requirements starting 2027-28. While some welcome the modernization for better population control, others worry these changes could sideline traditional hunts. A pilot program in southern Michigan introduces a two-deer quota with antler restrictions, while Upper Peninsula hunters see tighter license limits. All moves aim to balance conservation…