Michigan is part of the Mississippi Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2025–2026 waterfowl season runs from September 1 through February 9, 2026, with 38 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Department of Natural Resources within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1 | Sep 9 | 6 | 18 |
| Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1 | Dec 16 | 5 | 15 |
| Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1 | Dec 16 | 20 | – |
| Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20 | Sep 21 | 6 | – |
| Segment | Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Duck Season - Split 1 | Sep 27 | Nov 30 | 6 | 18 |
| Regular Duck Season - Split 2 | Dec 13 | Dec 14 | 6 | 18 |
| Segment | Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coots - Split 1 | Sep 27 | Nov 30 | 15 | 45 |
| Coots - Split 2 | Dec 13 | Dec 14 | 15 | 45 |
| Segment | Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mergansers - Split 1 | Sep 27 | Nov 30 | 5 | 15 |
| Mergansers - Split 2 | Dec 13 | Dec 14 | 5 | 15 |
Season dates and bag limits are verified against official state wildlife agency publications and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Data shown is for the 2025-2026 season. This data has not yet been verified against official sources for this season. Always confirm with your state's official regulations before hunting.