Sharp-tailed grouse hunting opens today in the Upper Peninsula. The season lasts until Oct. 31. Check the DNR’s sharp-tailed grouse page for general hunting information and bag limits.
The first ring-necked pheasant season also opens today for Zone 1 (partial) in the U.P and lasts until Oct. 31. The next opportunity to hunt pheasant occurs on Oct. 20 for Zones 2 and 3 and lasts until Nov. 14. Don’t forget there’s also a partial Zone 3 hunt from Dec. 1 – Jan 1. Remember: males only; bag limits are two per day, four in possession. Check the DNR’s pheasant page for more information on zones and hunting dates and regulations.
Quail season runs Oct. 20 – Nov. 14. For more information on where quail can be hunted and bag limits, see the DNR’s quail page.
Reminder – Ruffed Grouse hunting is in full swing and will continue until Nov. 14. A second season is slated for Dec. 1 through Jan. 1. Check the DNR’s ruffed grouse page for more information on bag limits, hunting locations and regulations.
To hunt any of these upland game bird species, you need a small game license. If you hunt sharp-tailed grouse, you also need a free sharp-tailed grouse stamp. To purchase a license, visit your local license agent or buy online at www.mdnr-elicense.com.
