Michigan

Songbird Protection Coalition

Concurrent Seasons - Michigan

Dove shooting proponents have tried to claim that they "need" to open season on mourning doves in order to have something to hunt. But here some Michigan seasons that open during the proposed 60 day dove season.

Hunting Seasons Open Year Round - No Restrictions:
Chipmunk
English Sparrow
Ground Squirrel
Opossum
Pigeon
Porcupine
Red Squirrel
Starling
Skunk
Weasel
Woodchuck

Regular Hunting Seasons:
American Woodcock
Black Bear
Bobwhite Quail
Geese: Blue, Canada, Ross, Snow
Coot
Cottontail Rabbit
Crow
Ducks: Black, Canvasback, Mallard, Pintail, Redhead, Scaup, Wood
Fox: Red, Gray
Fox Squirrel
Merganser
Moorhen
Raccoon
Rails: Virginia, Sora
Ringneck Pheasant
Ruffed Grouse
Snipe
Varying Hare
Wild Turkey
Whitetail Deer Seasons: Archery, Early Firearm, Youth

Trapping Seasons:
Badger
Beaver
Bobcat
Coyote
Fox
Otter
Mink
Muskrat
Raccoon

Fishing Seasons:
Several Species

Data Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.