April hunting and trapping opportunities

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April hunting and trapping opportunities

This spring, you may still enjoy many outdoor activities, including hunting, as long as you practice proper social distancing by staying at least 6 feet from those who don't live in your household.


Spring turkey season begins April 17

The spring turkey season is the perfect way to kick off spring!

Are you looking for a more flexible option this spring? For a longer season, private-land hunters in southern Michigan can purchase a Hunt Unit ZZ (Hunt 0301) license for April 17- May 31.

The Hunt 0234 license is another great option for new or seasoned hunters. This guaranteed license allows you to hunt the entire month of May on public and private lands statewide, except for public lands in Unit ZZ (southern Lower Peninsula). Learn more about the Hunt 0234 license in the Spring Turkey Digest.

If you didn’t apply for a spring turkey license, or if you weren’t successful in the license drawing, leftover licenses and Hunt 0234 licenses can be purchased online.

Visit Michigan.gov/Turkey for season dates and regulations.


Fur harvesting seasons

  • Coyote hunting is open year-round.
  • Trapping opportunities for beaver continue in April. See the Fur Harvester Digest for season dates and bag limits.

Find additional information on fur harvesting regulations, bag limits and seasons in the 2020 Fur Harvester Digest, available at Michigan.gov/Trapping


Download hunting digests for on-the-go access

This year, printing and distribution of hunting digests will be limited. For on-demand digest access that travels where you do without the need for internet access, consider downloading DNR hunting and fishing digests to your phone. They are available for download on Android and Apple devices. Find the current digests and downloading instructions at Michigan.gov/DNRDigests.


Get involved

Scout a new spot ►

Use the Mi-HUNT interactive map to find public hunting land.

Sponsor ►

Adopt-a-Game-Area and sponsor habitat projects on state lands.

NRC ►

The next Natural Resources Commission meeting is April 15.

Questions? Contact us

Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-WILD (9453).