If you’re planning on doing some deer hunting this fall, there are a few rule changes you’ll want to know about before the 2026 season gets underway. What Other Michigan Deer Hunting Rules Are Changing? When Does Michigan Deer Season Start? Archery season begins Oct. 1, while Michigan’s regular firearm deer season runs Nov. 15 through Nov. 30. 2025 Michigan Deer Season All Seasons Harvest Report Using the Michigan Department of Natural Resources ( DNR Harvest Report Summary , here's an early look at self-reported whitetail deer harvest totals from all 2025 seasons through February 1, 2026.