The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the 2024-2025 waterfowl hunting season dates for the state. The early teal season will run from September 1-7, 2024. The regular duck season will run from October 1-29, 2024, and December 7-18, 2024. The late goose season will run from November 1-10, 2024, and January 17-31, 2025.
Waterfowl hunting is a popular sport in Michigan, and the DNR sets the season dates to ensure that hunters have the opportunity to harvest a fair number of birds while also protecting the waterfowl population. The season dates are based on a number of factors, including the migration patterns of waterfowl, the availability of food and habitat, and the weather conditions.